1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (901+ words) FIFA has confirmed a staggering U. S$871 million prize pool for participating nations Nations participating in the 2026 World Cup As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament is rewriting records not only on…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1437+ words) Ecuador's 4-4-2 mid-low block against Ivory Coast. It provides broad cover across the pitch, but there are spaces between the midfield and defensive lines. /SCREENGRAB The beauty of the World Cup is the variety of unique styles and players competing against…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (489+ words) Young stars like Ayyoub Bouaddi and Jamal Musiala are making early impact on the global stage as the tournament unfolds. Ayyoub Bouaddi World Cup debut against Brazil/Xinhua sports The 2026 FIFA World Cup is proving to be more than a…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (612+ words) Was Switzerland's Remo Freuler offside before he was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada? It is the question that remains unanswered after a fault with the semi-automated offside system kept everyone guessing. And it led to a penalty, converted…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (1853+ words) Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation. For two days, the violence stopped. The arrival of then world champions Brazil for an exhibition match…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (338+ words) "USA were unbelievable," England great Ellen White said on BBC Match of the Day USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite? /BBC SCREENGRAB VIDEO If there were any doubts that the USA were ready…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (427+ words) It was the first time Canada had avoided defeat in the World Cup finals World Cup co-hosts Canada begin campaign with draw against Bosnia Canada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (343+ words) Somali referee Omar Artan Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (700+ words) As the World Cup continues and the drama unfolds on the pitch, only time will tell whose prediction proves correct. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, sparking excitement, debate and passionate discussion among global football fans worldwide. In Kenya, supporters…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (551+ words) World cup match opener MEXICO VS SOUTH AFRICA/SCREENGRAB As the world awaits the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, an unusual debate has emerged online, with some Africans openly backing the hosts instead…...