The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the ...

FIFA has lifted the one-game suspension from a player on the U.S. team after President Trump called Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA. The U.S. team's next match is set for tonight against ...

Fifa has has changed its press conference translation rules just a day after awkward viral moments following exchanges between Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Jr and journalists. A clip spread on social ...

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start. By Tariq Panja Reporting from Mexico City On the eve of a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When was the last time you heard a goal being discussed not because of the striker or any player involved, but because of technology? That was exactly the case when Sweden’s fourth goal in their win ...

New Delhi: The government has notified an amended sports broadcast list under the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, paving the way for key FIFA World Cup matches ...

The group stage will be played across the first 17 days of the tournament before the expanded knockout rounds begin. The biggest historic change for 2026 is the expansion from 32 teams to 48 teams.

2026 World Cup viewer's guide: Format, new rules, predictions, how to watch and everything you need to know before kickoff You've got questions. We've got answers. Here's everything you need to know ...

FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition is a football (soccer) video game available exclusively on Netflix Games since June 11, 2026—the very day the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off. After parting ways with ...

If you’re a football fan, the craze around the FIFA World Cup 2026 has probably taken over your life. From Thursday, the biggest World Cup in history will unfold across the United States, Canada and ...