France’s N’Golo Kante, right, challenges for the ball with Ivory Coast’s Bazoumana Toure during the international friendly soccer match between France and Ivory Coast in Nantes, France, Thursday, June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP France brushed aside concerns after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by the Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match … Read more
After presiding over PSG’s successful Champions League title defence, Luis Enrique put his name up in lights in the hall of fame for football’s greatest-ever managers. Having previously guided Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2014-15, the Spaniard secured his third European Cup triumph as a coach. He joined an elite group of managers with … Read more
Soccer fans will soon crisscross continents to see their beloved national teams compete on the sport’s grandest stage, the FIFA World Cup. They’ll pack bars and fan zones, singing chants and debating who is going to win it all. This time, however, it’s different for some superfans, who say organizers have made this summer’s World … Read more
Brazil’s Cafu holds a unique record in World Cup history of having played in three consecutive finals i.e. (1994-2002) Published – June 05, 2026 05:07 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
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The statement also said that FIFA is committed to protecting the health and safety of all players, referees, fans, volunteers, and staff. File | Photo Credit: AP FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament’s 16 stadiums across North America including some … Read more
UEFA removed Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz from next season’s Conference League because of past match-fixing by players, the European soccer body said on Wednesday (June 3, 2026). The club said in a statement it will challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Turan finished third in the Azerbaijani league to earn a … Read more
With determination, courage and lots of support, refugee players who form the Afghan women’s football team are getting another chance to advance their international careers, one that they say was denied to them when the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Among them is Fatima Yousufi, who fled her country and arrived in Australia with … Read more
Players of Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Sporting Club Delhi vie for the ball during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 football match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Sporting Club Delhi. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI Nearly 150 players of the Indian Super League, including more than 20 in the national team currently … Read more
Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring Norway’s third against Sweden in Monday’s friendly. | Photo Credit: AFP The FIFA World Cup is almost upon us. As lovers of the beautiful game gear up for the biggest tournament, people in the Norwegian capital are looking forward to its golden generation to dribble up some magic on the … Read more
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a notable tournament, and Group B is shaping up to be one of the most competitive groups. As one of the co-hosts, Canada enters the tournament with a lot of excitement. The Canadian national team has made significant strides in recent years, with a mix of experienced … Read more
The countdown has officially begun for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most extensive sporting event featuring 48 teams from all over the world. The historic tournament kicks off on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where co-host Mexico lock horns with South Africa (Group A). This edition serves as the … Read more
The final countdown is officially on for the biggest, most expansive sporting spectacle on the planet, the 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026. On June 15, Spain will take on debutants Cabo Verde at the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Saudi Arabia will battle Uruguay at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium as part of the Group H matches. … Read more
New Zealand player Tim Payne. Instagram/timpayne__ New Zealand defender Tim Payne is taking his sudden social media fame in his stride as he prepares for the FIFA World Cup, bringing unexpected attention to the tournament’s lowest-ranked nation. In less than a week, Payne’s Instagram account has exploded from 4,715 followers to 4.2 million after an … Read more
Brighton’s James Milner. File picture | Photo Credit: AP Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. The Brighton player began his career at boyhood club Leeds and went on to win three Premier League titles — two with Manchester … Read more
FIFA had initially sought about $100 million for the India package covering the 2026 and 2030 World Cups before slashing its asking price to $60 million. Representational image of the FIFA World Cup trophy at a museum | Photo Credit: Reuters Zee Entertainment said on Monday (June 1, 2026) it had secured the rights to … Read more
Celebrations were blighted by clashes between youths and police in Paris and other cities, cars set on fire and shops looted. | Photo Credit: Reuters France said on Monday (June 1, 2026) that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a … Read more
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, right, lifts the trophy during a parade for winning the English Premier League title, in London, on May 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans from far and wide lined the streets of north London on Sunday (May 31, 2026) chanting and lighting red flares as they … Read more
FIFA’s logo is seen in front of its headquartersin Zurich, Switzerland. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport’s governing body said on Sunday (May 31, 2026) with the start of the 48-team tournament … Read more
Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa during training in Mexico City | Photo Credit: Reuters Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first Mexican player to feature at six World Cups after the 40-year-old was named in Javier Aguirre’s squad for the tournament on Sunday (May 31, 2026). Ochoa, who made his World Cup debut in Germany … Read more
Czech Republic’s Hugo Sochurek. FIle | Photo Credit: AP Sparta Prague midfielder Hugo Sochurek was included in the Czech Republic squad for the World Cup after he became the youngest player for the national team in a warmup game against Kosovo. The Czechs won 2-1 and 17-year-old Sochurek came on as a substitute on Sunday … Read more
Gokulam regained the crown after a gap of five years. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The monsoon is around the corner. But its precursor is here, and it announced its presence in a rather emphatic manner here on Sunday night. Strong rain lashed the final of the Kerala Premier League football tournament at the Corporation … Read more
Having scaled the summits of Spanish and European football with FC Barcelona and imposed his will upon Germany with Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 2016 carrying an almost mythological reputation. His credentials were beyond dispute. Yet in England, one question followed him everywhere: Could Guardiola do it on … Read more
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot. File | Photo Credit: AP Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot, the Merseyside club said on Saturday (May 30, 2026) after the manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations as they finished fifth. Former Feyenoord boss Slot replaced Juergen Klopp … Read more
When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands. Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals’ anthem with their own at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna stadium. Those from defending champion PSG will passionately bellow “Tous ensemble on chantera” (All together we will … Read more
Arsenal’s central defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have been instrumental in the team’s outstanding season, ahead of the UCL final against PSG. File | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Arsenal’s pursuit of Champions League glory in Saturday’s (May 30, 2026) final is likely to depend heavily on how well the core of their … Read more
Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad on Friday (May 29, 2026) night although it’s too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury. The defender, who plays for Bayern Munich, was injured earlier this month in the loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions … Read more
Barcelona’s new signing Anthony Gordon poses with his jersey during his official presentation in Barcelona, Spain, on May 29, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Anthony Gordon’s long-held dream of playing for Barcelona became a reality on Friday (May 29, 2026), with the England winger even showing off a surprise skill, answering questions in Spanish, as … Read more
A triumph to savour: Kerala staged a superb comeback in the final against Mizoram. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kerala boasts of a rich legacy in Santosh Trophy Senior National football championship with seven titles and 17 appearances in the final. However, in the junior National championship, Kerala’s trophy cabinet has remained empty for many decades. … Read more