European football nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances from the world football governing body, according to Sky News. The development follows weeks of tension between UEFA and FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a controversial proposal that threatened to deepen divisions within world football. UEFA made the boycott …
CAF president rejects calls for Gianni Infantino to resign, saying FIFA’s 211 member associations should determine his fate at the ballot box Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has backed an electoral process to determine Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president, amid mounting criticism of the Swiss football administrator. Motsepe, who …
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes are on the line in Casablanca as two African heavyweights battle for a second chance at Brazil 2027 Nigeria’s Super Falcons face arch-rivals South Africa’s Banyana Banyana today in a high-stakes World Cup playoff in Casablanca, with the loser’s hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup effectively ending. …
Nigeria's Super Falcons boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match on Saturday. The win marked a return to winning ways for the nine-time African champions after they entered the match under intense pressure following …
European football leaders oppose proposal, warn World Cup is 'not FIFA's to sell' FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the football governing body's 211 member associations until September 19 to decide whether to accept a one-off $20 million payment under a proposed investment plan that would see private investors acquire a stake in …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain’s dramatic triumph over Argentina in the final but also for the remarkable individual achievements that reshaped the tournament’s record books. From Lionel Messi’s multiple milestones and Kylian Mbappé’s rise to become the competition’s all-time leading scorer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s unprecedented sixth World Cup …
European champions Spain have defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a hard-fought final was decided by a goal from Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Spain dominating possession and creating …
Premier League legend says Messi’s presence and Argentina’s resilience could prove decisive in Sunday’s final Premier League legend Alan Shearer has tipped Argentina to defeat Spain and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain, managed by Luis de la Fuente, will face Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at the …
France captain becomes only the fourth player in World Cup history to score at least 10 goals in a single tournament France captain Kylian Mbappé has joined an elite group of World Cup goal scorers after becoming only the fourth player in the history of the competition to score 10 or more goals in …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final may not only determine the next world champion but could also decide who lifts football's most coveted individual honour, the Ballon d'Or. With the award ceremony scheduled for October 26, the performances in Sunday's World Cup final are expected to weigh heavily in the final voting, setting up a …
