Colombia secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter played on the morning of June 18, strengthening their position in the tournament with an impressive attacking display. The South American side took control of the match in the first half and managed to break the deadlock in the 40th […]
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Messi matches World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
KANSAS CITY: Argentina captain Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, equalling the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record in the process. The 38-year-old superstar scored all three goals as the defending champions began their campaign in […]
Shakira headlines vibrant opening as FIFA World Cup 2026 begins
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially began with a colourful and star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico, where global music icon Shakira headlined a high-energy performance that set the tone for football’s biggest tournament. The Colombian singer electrified the crowd at the historic Azteca Stadium with a dynamic performance of the official tournament anthem “Dai Dai,” […]
Pakistan beat Afghanistan to clinch International Football Tournament title
Pakistan’s national football team made history by winning the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament 2026 after defeating Afghanistan 2-0 in the final played on Wednesday night in Malé, Maldives. Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, securing three consecutive victories on their way to lifting the trophy. The triumph marks Pakistan’s first-ever title win in the […]
FIFA World Cup kicks off amid ticket backlash and visa concerns
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament in history. The expanded 48-team competition, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will run for nearly six weeks and conclude […]
World Cup 2026 set to begin amid global excitement and challenges
The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday, bringing together a record 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in what is being described as the largest and most complex edition of the tournament in history. The opening match will take place at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca, where co-hosts […]
Football fever grips Karachi’s impoverished Lyari neighbourhood
Children dribble footballs across the narrow alleys of Pakistan’s impoverished Lyari neighborhood, with only days left for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to begin. The FIFA World Cup will kick off on Thursday, June 11, with co-hosts Mexico playing against South Africa. All men’s football World Cup editions between 1930, the inaugural tournament, and the […]
Football fans urge red card for coach who led Israeli club
The Israel-Palestine conflict has spread to the most unlikely of arenas — Scottish football. The famously pro-Palestinian fans of the Glasgow club Celtic have reacted angrily to plans to appoint a manager who spent a season in charge of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Robbie Keane, a former Celtic player, is the leading contender […]
Iran players receive US visas ahead of World Cup
Iran’s national football team has received visas to enter the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a US official, easing uncertainty just days before the team’s opening match of the tournament. The development comes after Iranian officials had previously expressed concern over delays in the visa process. While players have […]
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup stadiums
FIFA has announced that spectators attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, citing safety concerns and the need to protect players, officials and fans. Read More: Fifa World Cup expansion drives record revenue and emissions surge The decision follows a last-minute amendment to FIFA’s […]