Indonesia Remains a Top Three ASEAN Football Nation Jakarta – The Indonesia national team continues to hold a position among the top three footballing nations in Southeast Asia, according to the latest FIFA rankings update. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bulgaria in the final of the 2026 FIFA Series held in Indonesia on Monday, … Read more
Racism Mars Spain-Egypt Friendly: What Happens Next? Cornellà-El Prat, Barcelona – The international friendly between Spain and Egypt on Tuesday night at the RCDE Stadium was overshadowed by deeply disturbing scenes of racist chanting from a section of the home crowd. The match, intended as a key preparation for Spain ahead of this summer’s tournament, … Read more
Cornellà-El Prat, Spain – A friendly international between Spain and Egypt at the RCDE Stadium on Tuesday was overshadowed by reports of racist chanting from a section of the home crowd. The match, which ended in a 0-0 draw, marked Spain’s return to Catalonia after a four-year absence, but the occasion was marred by discriminatory … Read more
ANTALYA, Turkey – FIFA President Gianni Infantino affirmed on Tuesday that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will play its group stage matches as scheduled in the United States, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The confirmation came during a visit to Turkey where Infantino witnessed Iran’s dominant 5-0 victory over Costa Rica … Read more
Despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is adamant that Iran will participate in this summer’s World Cup. “We want Iran to play, Iran will play at the World Cup. There is no Plan B, C or D – there is Plan A,” Infantino stated in a recent interview with Mexican … Read more
Pristina, Kosovo – The weight of a nation rests on the shoulders of the Kosovo national football team as they prepare for a historic World Cup playoff final against Turkey on Tuesday. A victory would not only secure Kosovo’s first-ever appearance at a major international tournament but also etch their name into the record books … Read more
Indonesia’s FIFA Ranking Continues Ascent After Dominating Saint Kitts & Nevis Jakarta – The Indonesian national team has climbed another spot in the FIFA world rankings following a convincing 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts & Nevis in a FIFA Series 2026 match. The win, secured at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Friday, … Read more
The cost of attending a FIFA World Cup match is once again under scrutiny, with reports surfacing of exorbitant ticket prices for upcoming qualifying games. A recent example, a friendly between Germany and Curaçao, is being offered for a staggering $3,600 per ticket, sparking debate about accessibility and the commercialization of the beautiful game. This … Read more
FIFA Faces European Commission Complaint Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Practices By Daniel Richardson Editor-in-Chief, Archysport March 27, 2026 The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be the largest in history with 48 participating teams, is already facing controversy before the first ball is kicked. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and consumer group Euroconsumers have filed … Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico – Bolivia secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Suriname on Wednesday, March 26, 2026, in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff match. The win, fueled by a second-half comeback and a crucial penalty conversion, sets up a decisive final against Iraq for a coveted spot in the expanded 48-team tournament. The match, … Read more