MONTERREY, Mexico – The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is complete, and France now knows its final opponent: Iraq. The Iraqi national team secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament on Wednesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a dramatic intercontinental playoff match held at Monterrey, Mexico. This marks only the second World Cup appearance … Read more
The field is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. With Iraq’s qualification on Wednesday, the final spot was filled, bringing the total number of participating nations to a record 48. From June 11th through the July 19th final, these teams will vie … Read more
Riyadh – Just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the future of Saudi Arabia’s national team manager, Hervé Renard, is hanging in the balance. Reports emerging from Saudi Arabia indicate the 57-year-aged Frenchman is on the verge of being dismissed, a stunning development given his … Read more
Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina – In a stunning upset that continues a painful chapter for Italian football, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Italy 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a crucial European qualifying playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The result means Italy will miss a third consecutive World Cup, a fate … Read more
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued to take shape on Tuesday, with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Sweden all securing their places in the expanded 48-team tournament. These qualifying results came amidst the fallout from Italy’s stunning defeat to Bosnia, marking the third consecutive World Cup the Azzurri will … Read more
Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina – The stakes couldn’t be higher for Italy as they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the decisive European playoff final for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After failing to qualify for the previous two tournaments, the Azzurri are on the brink of either ending their World Cup drought … Read more
Monterrey, Mexico, will host a pivotal clash on Tuesday night as Iraq and Bolivia battle for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The winner will join France, Senegal, and Norway in Group I, setting the stage for a compelling tournament. For Iraq, this represents a golden opportunity to return to the World Cup … Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico, will host a pivotal match in international football on Tuesday night as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) faces Jamaica in the final playoff for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For both nations, 90 minutes – or more, should the match require extra time – stand between them and … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will not feature advertisements for sports betting during the newly introduced “cooling breaks” implemented during matches. This decision, announced Tuesday, comes after a wave of discussion sparked by test runs of the breaks during recent international friendlies, including matches … Read more
Infantino Insists Iran Will Play in 2026 World Cup Despite Geopolitical Concerns By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is already facing complex logistical and political challenges. Among the most pressing is the question of Iran’s participation, given the ongoing tensions between … Read more