FIFA World Cup
AvoidRafa’s ‘Ami Akash Pathabo’ featured in FIFA’s Ronaldo tribute
AvoidRafa shared this exciting news on his official Facebook page.
FIFA features Chirkutt’s ‘Jadur Shohor’
The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt.
Euro 2024 / The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?
The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.
Amnesty urges FIFA to assess human rights risks before awarding World Cups
In October, soccer's world governing body awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain and Portugal while Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for the 2034 edition, with Amnesty saying there are "serious human rights" risks that must be addressed.
Australia arrive for FIFA WC Qualifier against Bangladesh
In the first leg, the Socceroos crushed Bangladesh 7-0 at the Aami Park in Melbourne in November last year.
West Germany World Cup finalist Schnellinger dead at 85
Schnellinger, a defender, played in four World Cups with West Germany from 1958 to 1970 and was on the losing side when England lifted the trophy at Wembley in 1966.
Former Argentina World Cup winning coach Menotti dead at 85
Cesar Luis Menotti, who famously coached Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the country's football federation (AFA) announced Sunday.
2026 FIFA World Cup / New Jersey awarded final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA to reveal World Cup match schedule, final venue on Sunday
FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever 48-team tournament on Sunday.
Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.
‘Messi eager to enjoy World Cup’
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is relishing the build-up to the Qatar World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday as he prepares the team for their warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 16 morning: Dengue, Bandarban shooting, Climate financing, Russia-Ukraine War, FIFA World Cup
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Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought Tuesday to reduce the pressure on his fancied team at the World Cup in Qatar, insisting there are no guarantees in football.
Nkunku out of World Cup with knee injury
France forward Christopher Nkunku will miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Tuesday, the French federation (FFF) said.
Iran players can protest at World Cup, says Queiroz
Iran's players are free to join in the protests sweeping their country over women's rights while they are playing at the World Cup in Qatar but must do so within the rules of the tournament, national team coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday.
Spain coach Luis Enrique announces Twitch stream during the World cup
Luis Enrique took to Twitter to make the announcement which took football fans by surprise.
Messi cautious over Argentina World Cup chances
Lionel Messi says he is cautious over Argentina's chances as he prepares to lead the team at the World Cup, seeking to crown a glorious career by lifting the trophy in Qatar.
FIFA 2022 Soundtrack: Has Hayya Hayya missed a mark?
Hayya Hayya (Better Together) was the first song to come out this season and has left the fan base divided. Although it garnered some appreciation with the words “You know we better together,” it missed the mark for fans that were waiting for the beat to drop.
Castillo left out of Ecuador's World Cup squad
Ecuador have left defender Byron Castillo out of their 26-man squad for the World Cup despite the player being deemed an Ecuadorean national by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.