Why Qatar and Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualification caused a furore. Plus: a referees' betting scandal and a rift at Real ...

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up ...

Led by former Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic and captained by Riyad Mahrez, Algeria's qualification underscores a regional resurgence that has come to define African football's modern narrative.

NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed full confidence that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the most expansive edition of the famous football tournament to date, qualifying to ...

Ghana is back on the world stage! Led by Jordan Ayew and coach Otto Addo, the Black Stars qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant campaign. Discover Ghana’s squad, key players, tactics, ...

ENGLAND became the first European qualifiers for the World Cup with their win in Latvia on Tuesday. The Three Lions join the ...

Almost 90 years after its first and only appearance at the World Cup, Indonesia is just two victories away from returning to the tournament.

A World Cup without Germany used to be unthinkable. Now the four-time champions need to turn things around to ensure a spot ...

Lionel Messi has admitted he hopes to play with Argentina at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

March 18 (Reuters) - Australia coach Graham Arnold tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in as many months, Football Australia said on Friday, ahead of two crucial World Cup qualifiers over ...