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analysisJust weeks after overseeing a successful World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly fighting to retain his position. A series of 'self-inflicted blows' are understood to have rapidly undermined his standing, leading to a dramatic shift in his fortunes.
analysisFrance, Spain, England and Argentina have reached the World Cup semi-finals, but each contender has found a very different route to goal.
newsAlf-Inge Haaland, father of Manchester City star Erling Haaland, has controversially claimed Norway were "robbed" in their World Cup quarter-final defeat to England. Despite his frustration, Haaland Sr. surprisingly expressed his hope that England would go on to win the tournament.
newsFIFA will assess whether the men’s World Cup should expand to 64 teams, raising fresh questions about growth, quality and the future of the tournament.
newsTeenage sensation Lamine Yamal has declared that 'the World Cup starts now' following his standout performance in Spain's convincing 3-0 victory over Austria at SoFi Stadium. The Barcelona star was named the game's Most Valuable Player, signaling his immense ambition and focus on international glory.
opinionParaguay's stunning victory over Germany in the World Cup Round of 32 has sent shockwaves through the tournament, immediately drawing comparisons to some of football's most iconic upsets. This latest 'David vs. Goliath' moment reignites the age-old question: what truly defines the feeling of beating a giant on the world stage?
Kylian Mbappé etched his name into the World Cup history books, breaking the record for most goals scored in knockout stage matches. His two-goal performance powered France to a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, further solidifying his status as a tournament legend. Mbappé is now just one goal shy of Lionel Messi's overall World Cup goal tally.
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following their World Cup last-32 defeat to Morocco. He stated, 'We fell short. Responsibility rests with me,' after the disappointing exit.
Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner as Norway defeated a resilient Ivory Coast 2-1, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup Last 16.
Jurgen Klopp appeared to take a swipe at Arsenal while reacting to Jonathan Tah's disallowed goal, joking that the Gunners would not be English champions if the same interpretation