Age against the machine: Messi & Vozinha, unlike Ronaldo so far, have shown that they can make a mountain out of ‘over-the-hill’Age is just a number for football legends as Lionel Messi, at 38, delivered a stunning World Cup hat-trick, proving his enduring magic. Mea...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
FIFA 2026 - How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to fansInitial skepticism about the U.S. co-hosting the World Cup is giving way to positive experiences for international fans. Discoveries of Ame...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World CupThe US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supre...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup matchThe United States has defended its handling of Iran’s World Cup travel arrangements after the team complained it was forced to leave immedi...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Visa expired after just one game for Iran Footballer Mehdi Torabi who is linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-IRGC, attended pro-government rallies in Tehran after US-Israel strikesIran national team are commuting from their tournament base in the Mexican border city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage m...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.53 AM IST
No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fameCape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite globa...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World CupCape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Visa woes, high ticket prices, empty seats but a smooth startFIFA World Cup: Despite concerns over heat, transportation, and high ticket prices, the World Cup's opening days saw enthusiastic fan engag...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debutIran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United St...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the USSomali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States. Artan, a top official, was d...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyoneAustralia's Socceroos are highlighting their immigrant players before the World Cup. This message of inclusion comes as anti-immigrant feel...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Ghana slams Canada's decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape chargesGhana's government has strongly criticized Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for a World Cup match. Partey faces ra...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Football: 'Chill, relax': Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issuesFIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed concerns regarding visa issues for the upcoming World Cup. He stated that FIFA cannot dictate imm...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
World Cup 2026: This country's supporters banned from this year's event, claim fans' associationIvory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournamentIran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see the...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran accuses US of discriminatory treatment after visa denial for delegation staffIran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment" by not granting visas for some mem...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST