As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues – set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11th to July 19th – the composition of Group I is now complete. France, aiming for another deep run in the tournament, knows its opponents: Senegal, Norway, and, as of Wednesday, … Read more
After a 40-year absence, Iraq is heading back to the FIFA World Cup. A 2-1 victory over Bolivia on Wednesday secured their spot in the expanded 48-team tournament, marking a significant achievement for Iraqi football. This qualification is particularly noteworthy as it comes with the added challenge of facing the French national team in the … Read more
The 2026 World Cup field is set, and France now knows its full group stage opponents. Iraq secured the final qualifying spot on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a tense intercontinental playoff match in Monterrey, Mexico. This victory means the Lions of Mesopotamia will join France, Senegal, and Norway in Group I … Read more
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