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Asamoah Gyan celebrates at the 2010 World Cup

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Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman eyeing replacements after Xavi Simons injury

Bafana Bafana cash bonanza! How much will SAFA earn from the 2026 World Cup?

Gianni Infantino confirms plan to run for FIFA president re-election

Legendary Mexican keeper Ochoa to hang up gloves after sixth World Cup finals

Infantino reiterates Iran will play scheduled FIFA World Cup matches in USA

Uruguay midfielder De Arrascaeta in doubt for World Cup after collarbone fracture

EXCLUSIVE: Sweden's Taha Ali 'ready' for the World Cup if the call-up comes

Who are Bafana Bafana’s potential World Cup warm-up opponents: both ranked lower than Lesotho

Canadian government allocates $145 million for World Cup security in Toronto and Vancouver

Liverpool's Salah injury not as bad as first feared and could return before season's end

From Toronto to Vancouver: Canada's full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule

From Toronto to Philadelphia: Ghana's full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule

Haaland under heavy fire in Norway for becoming global ambassador for beer company

EXCLUSIVE: Arda Turan on coaching Shakhtar, playing with Messi & Turkey's World Cup hopes

Which 10 players have made the most appearances at the FIFA World Cup?

Brian Riemer lists three reasons for Denmark failing to qualify for the World Cup

World Cup 2026 Stadiums: All venues in the USA, Canada and Mexico

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane a World Cup doubt after suffering jaw fracture

Socceroo Irvine slams FIFA Peace Prize 'mockery'

US Open's Queens to host free World Cup fan zone announces New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Slovakian FA announce sacking of national team head coach Francesco Calzona

Norwegian FA chief Klaveness urges FIFA to abolish peace prize

Why an international study says Bafana Bafana fans have the hardest road to the 2026 World Cup

Xavi Simons confirms injury, will miss rest of the season and the World Cup

Injured Salah to miss rest of Liverpool season, says Egypt director Hassan

Portugal's Fernandes targeting World Cup glory to help crown Ronaldo's career

All Whites defenders set to return from injury ahead of World Cup

Luis Enrique admits he 'couldn't care less' about World Cup and dismisses resting players

South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Bafana Bafana fixtures, venues and kick-off times

EXCLUSIVE: Ailton insists Neymar should go to World Cup with 'inconsistent' Brazil

Norwegian coach Solbakken celebrates special anniversary: Was dead for seven minutes

Carlos Queiroz unveiled as Ghana head coach, sets sights on World Cup success

Will storms interrupt the 2026 World Cup? Weather could delay games for several hours

Lamine Yamal to miss rest of season with Barca through injury but will be fit for World Cup

Benfica winger Schjelderup granted visa for World Cup despite suspended prison sentence

Serge Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup: 'I'll be supporting from home'

Curaçao's historic Blue Wave is ready to take on the world at maiden World Cup

World Cup stories: Johan Cruyff missed the 1978 tournament out of fear for his loved ones

Top Mexican officals promise World Cup safety after tourist shot at ancient pyramids

Norwegian coach Solbakken considered quitting before glorious WC qualification campaign

'Small island, big dreams': Curacao refuse to end ambition at World Cup qualification

Bafana Bafana defender returns to fitness but is it too late for the 2026 World Cup?

From Mexico to Texas: Sweden's full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule

EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Pepe opens up about Arsenal struggles & tips Gunners for title

Christian Pulisic praises 'really strong' US team ahead of 2026 World Cup

Well-travelled South African coach signs up to help lead African nation at the 2026 World Cup

Philadelphia to provide free transport at World Cup as costs in other cities cause outrage

Cafu says 2026 World Cup is coming at the 'perfect moment' for Brazil

Julian Nagelsmann gives support to Serge Gnabry with Bayern star set to miss World Cup

Danish defender who 'erased' Ronaldo brings down curtain on international career

How much will it cost an average family of four to attend the FIFA World Cup?

EXCLUSIVE: Asamoah tips Wirtz as one to watch, expects Germany to surprise at World Cup

New Zealand boss hopeful Chris Wood has avoided serious injury after latest setback

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins looking to make late surge for England World Cup squad

2026 World Cup transport price hikes cause outrage: 'It's a disgrace'

Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup opponents South Korea map out preparation plan

Celtic icon Shunsuke Nakamura to join Japan's coaching staff at World Cup

Hugo Ekitike out of World Cup as Liverpool confirm ruptured Achilles tendon injury

FIFA president reaffirms that Iran will participate in summer's World Cup

Mohau Nkota on life in Saudi Arabia, leaving Orlando Pirates and the 2026 World Cup

Liverpool & France striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly ruled out of World Cup with injury

FIFA sets dates for Bafana Bafana to name preliminary and final 2026 World Cup squads

EXCLUSIVE: Rene Higuita defends James Rodriguez: 'He doesn't need to show his ability'

All White Pijnaker in race to be fit for World Cup after dislocating shoulder

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold undecided on future contract beyond World Cup

GFA appoint Carlos Queiroz as Ghana head coach for 2026 World Cup

Brazil boss Ancelotti insists Neymar is 'on the right track' towards World Cup call-up

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the globe

Goalkeeper with most saves in Champions League gets Norwegian citizenship before World Cup

CONMEBOL puts support behind FIFA President Infantino for fourth term

2026 World Cup referees announced with 52 selected including six women

Klinsmann says possible unrest within squad could mean trouble for Norway at the World Cup

EXCLUSIVE: Ivorian federation boss Diallo pledges support for Fae, targets strong World Cup

South African referee gets nod for 2026 World Cup but no place for AFCON final official

England to face New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida ahead of World Cup

Harry Maguire 'desperate' to be part of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad

Spurs & Ghana star Kudus set to miss rest of season & World Cup after fresh injury setback

Donnarumma denies reports of Italy players demanding bonuses for World Cup qualification

Forest striker Chris Wood back from injury in boost for New Zealand ahead World Cup

Nagelsmann under pressure to recall Neuer for World Cup after Champions League heroics

Player of the Month: Galatasaray's Cakir shows off in Europe before becoming national hero

Bento and Queiroz the frontrunners as Ghana close in on new head coach

FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation for Islamophobic chants

Romanian football legend Mircea Lucescu passes away at the age of 80

US forward Patrick Agyemang ruled out of World Cup after suffering Achilles injury

Cedric Bakambu calls for DR Congo peace after FIFA World Cup qualification

Iran awaiting FIFA response on venue relocation before making World Cup decision

Football fashion icons: The 10 best FIFA World Cup kits of all time

Sweden's Gustav Lundgren out of World Cup with Achilles tendon rupture

Charles Akonnor rules himself out of contention to replace Otto Addo as Ghana coach

Nightmare for Jerdy Schouten: PSV star out for World Cup with ACL injury

EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast’s Fae fires warning to Germany and reveals selection headache

Italy's mass exodus continues as head coach Gennaro Gattuso resigns from position

Bafana Bafana: What to expect from 2026 World Cup opponents Czech Republic

From Mbappe to Klose: Every Golden Boot winner in World Cup history

Ronaldo, Messi, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe join forces for World Cup LEGO promotion

Colombian star James Rodriguez in hospital due to 'severe dehydration'

Poland's Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after play-off heartbreak

President of Italian FA resigns after nation miss out on World Cup again

Mircea Lucescu leaves role as Romania coach after World Cup play-off defeat

Swedish Arsenal striker registers iconic goal mask celebration as trademark

South Korea coach dismisses growing concerns about 'superb' Son Heung-min's form

'He struggles': Tuchel says Foden isn't guaranteed to make England's World Cup squad

Dzeko says injury in Italy triumph felt like fate: 'It all feels like it comes from above'

From Lewandowski to Donnarumma: The best players who will miss the 2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: England unconvincing as France show off their firepower

Kurt Okraku outlines what Ghana need in next coach as GFA receive up to 800 applications

'Unacceptable disagrace': Outrage & disbelief across Italy as World Cup nightmare goes on

Graham Arnold writes himself into history as an unlikely hero of Iraq

Haaland and Norwegian coach Solbakken apologize to Swiss for dreadful pitch conditions

Iraq boss Graham Arnold heaps praise on players after World Cup feat

Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket

'Happy Potter' worked his magic to take Sweden from rock-bottom to World Cup

Why Thomas Tuchel won't be happy with his England players after home loss to Japan

OPINION: Brian Riemer should pay the price for biggest Danish disaster in football history

Winners and Losers: Italy miss out on World Cup again as Gyokeres delivers for Sweden

Relive the moments: Mbekezeli Mbokazi only has three career goals but they are all bangers

Iraq secure first World Cup spot in 40 years after hard-fought victory over Bolivia

Belgium earn draw against Mexico in friendly thanks to Dodi Lukebakio magic

Canada and Tunisia play to goalless draw in friendly as World Cup nears

Brazil score twice late on to see off Croatia in international friendly

Argentina secure 5-0 defeat of Zambia at home in international friendly

Portugal get the better of United States in friendly as World Cup nears

DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years after edging Jamaica in extra time

FIGC president asks Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon to stay in roles with national team

Gennaro Gattuso apologises to Italy after missing out on third straight World Cup

Under-fire Danish coach Riemer says there are no excuses for missing out on World Cup

Italy miss out on third-straight World Cup as Bosnia seal qualification on penalties

World Cup play-offs LIVE: Czech Republic and Bosnia qualify after shootout wins

Czech Republic turn shootout heroes to qualify for World Cup & break Denmark hearts

Everything you need to know about the European Play-Offs for the 2026 World Cup

Wasteful Spain held to goalless draw by 10-man Egypt in friendly clash

Every nation that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup plus the groups

England fall to tepid defeat to Japan in final friendly before squad announcement

Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo

Gyokeres the hero as Sweden beat Poland in thriller to reach World Cup finals

Why did Nestory Irankunda celebrate with a white glove against Curaçao?

Bafana Bafana lose to Panama in Cape Town for first home defeat under Hugo Broos

Why Ghana parted ways with Otto Addo and who are his potential replacements?

Joachim Andersen back for Denmark in Prague: This is how Brian Riemer's men line up

Gianni Infantino says 'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in United States

EXCLUSIVE: Benie Traore says Scotland game a different challenge from South Korea

EXCLUSIVE: Marco Etcheverry on Bolivia's World Cup quest and Lionel Messi in the MLS

Czech football expert says national team are far from as impressive as statistics indicate

An intense European rivalry: The five biggest games between the Czech Republic and Denmark

Ronwen Williams backs Lyle Foster to bang in the goals for Bafana Bafana at the World Cup

Graham Arnold on the difficulty of keeping war news away from Iraq players

Ghana part ways with coach Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup

Otto Addo sees improvement after late Undav goal sinks Ghana in Stuttgart

Spain boss De la Fuente happy with challenge of being World Cup favourites

Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off game against Zambia

Italy coach Gattuso bats off Bosnia atmosphere concerns: 'Fans don't score goals'

Determined Montella says his players are 'real men' as Turkey prepare for Kosovo decider

EXCLUSIVE: Brazil forward Luiz Henrique on 'father figure' Ancelotti and his Arsenal dream

Denmark boss Brian Riemer calls World Cup play-off final most important match of career

Czech coach Koubek says hosts must improve if they are going to get past Danes in Prague

'Right to demand safety': Dutch boss Koeman shares safety concerns for World Cup

Hugo Broos reveals how much of his 2026 World Cup has already been selected

'One last game': Calhanoglu and Turkey longing for first World Cup since 2002

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final

Graham Potter says Sweden's World Cup play-off final is an 'amazing opportunity'

'The kind of match you dream of playing': Sweden's Lindelof ready for playoff final

EXCLUSIVE: Ederson on Brazil's World Cup hopes and the difference between Pep and Ancelotti

Tuchel not disappointed with England players who withdrew from squad

Who has played the most matches at the World Cup finals for Bafana Bafana?

Tiny Kosovo on brink of World Cup history but Turkey stand in way in play-off final

All Whites claim historic first win over South American opposition

Curacao coach Rutten believes side can spring a surprise at World Cup

Australia head coach Popovic calls on new faces to seize opportunity ahead of World Cup

Head coach Emers Fae insists Ivory Coast remain grounded after South Korea thrashing

The Bafana Bafana star who almost left the game behind but is now key to World Cup plans

Rotated France brush Colombia aside in friendly as Doue does the damage

Under-pressure Pochettino prepared for Portugal test after Belgium thrashing

Nagelsmann labels Ter Stegen's World Cup chances 'very, very, very slim'

Germany boss Nagelsmann confirms he will rotate side for clash with Ghana

Isak Hien ruled out of Poland playoff final as Sweden's injury list grows

Pochettino insists the USA's loss to Belgium can be used as a catalyst for improvement

Hugo Broos confirms the one player who will definitely go to the 2026 World Cup if fit

Mexico and Portugal play out scoreless draw in Estadio Azteca reopening

Eight players depart England camp ahead of Japan match due to injuries or concerns