FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy: Has Australian match official really made 'neo-Nazi' hand gesture that resembles white supremacist sign or a simple involuntary twitch? Debate rages onShaun Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected by FIFA to work at this year’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United Sta...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.10 AM IST
World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcastA FIFA discrimination monitor has demanded the removal of a video review official. The official reportedly made a hand gesture resembling a...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM 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
Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free FIFA World Cup tickets over barring of Somali refereeA Seattle youth soccer group returned World Cup tickets after a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. Ali Abdulla, leader of the Afri...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 match timing in India: Kick-off time, live streaming, TV channel, venue and moreFIFA World Cup 2026 Brazil vs Morocco India match timing date: Brazil will begin their quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title w...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
A 2026 World Cup tech makeover is turning every player into a digital twin, with 16 cameras, a 13-gram smart ball, and millimeter-level scans that could settle the sport’s tightest callsThe World Cup introduces a revolutionary AI offside system. Players are now 3D scanned, and a smart ball tracks every touch. This technolog...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
AI replaces Paul the Octopus for 2026 World Cup tipsChatGPT and Claude are betting on Spain. Another news site, Decrypt, received similar results from western chatbots like ChatGPT and Anthro...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.01 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
Quote of the day by Bill Shankly: “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.”Football is more than a game. Bill Shankly's famous words capture its deep emotional hold on fans. Supporters plan lives around matches, ex...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.31 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
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 World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform footballThe FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM 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
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournamentFIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST