Category: FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina

Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on...

FIFA World Cup
/ 5 months ago

Germany says up to football body to decide any World Cup boycott

The German government said yesterday that the country’s football association should decide on any boycott of this year’s football World Cup...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 5 months ago

Van Nistelrooy to rejoin Dutch coaching team for World Cup

Former Manchester United and Dutch international striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff in the run-up to the...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

Japan’s Minamino injures ACL six months out from World Cup

Monaco’s Japanese attacking midfielder Takumi Minamino has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, the Ligue 1...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money

The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

Clarke warns Scotland fans over sky-high World Cup prices

Scotland boss Steve Clarke has urged fans not to rack up huge debts as they plot how to follow their team...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

France set up World Cup warm-ups with Brazil and Colombia

France will play Brazil and Colombia in the United States in March as part of their build-up for the 2026 World...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

Seattle World Cup ‘Pride match’ events to go ahead despite Iran, Egypt complaints

World Cup organizers in Seattle said Wednesday that activities celebrating the LGBTQ community around a match between Egypt and Iran at...

By AFP
FIFA World Cup
/ 6 months ago

US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions

The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal...

By AFP
English football
/ 6 months ago

England to face Uruguay and Japan ahead of World Cup

England will continue their preparation for next year’s World Cup with friendly internationals against Uruguay and Japan, it was announced Wednesday...

By AFP

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