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
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM 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
FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World CupKylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet f...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.17 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
'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 openerIran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.13 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
FIFA World Cup 2026: In Tijuana, Iran's tiny diaspora agrees on little - except Team MelliIran's national soccer team, Team Melli, is training in Tijuana, Mexico for the World Cup. This unusual choice comes amid visa challenges w...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupThe 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM 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
Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM 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 2026: Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waitingIran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the World Cup, confirmed by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST