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 …
Minister says the ‘little boy from Rosario’ could produce the magic needed to deny Spain the trophy Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has predicted that Spain will defeat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but believes Lionel Messi could still change the outcome. Keyamo shared his prediction on his …
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 …
European champions one win away from world title Spain have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday night's semi-final. The reigning European champions produced a composed and dominant display, controlling proceedings from start to finish to move within one victory of lifting the …
Belgium enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup at a fascinating crossroads. The aura of the feared "Golden Generation" that once sat atop the global rankings has faded, replaced by a reshaped, high-energy squad looking to turn a period of transition into a tournament triumph. After a disappointing group-stage exit at Qatar 2022, the Red Devils …
FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million, with 48 participating nations sharing a $655 million pot. The champions will take home $50 million, the largest payout in tournament history. The runners-up will receive $33 million, while the third- and fourth-placed teams get $29 million and …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA are under intense scrutiny after confirming the appointment of an all-South African officiating crew for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon. The match, scheduled for 13 November 2025 at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, will decide who progresses to …
In a night that showcased both brilliance and heartbreak, Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group C 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Yet the triumph proved bittersweet as South Africa’s 3–0 win …
