Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial
FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Portugal vs Spain: World Cup last 16 – Ronaldo, Yamal, start and prediction
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Lamine Yamal-powered Spain in an Iberian football derby in the World Cup round of 16.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss
The injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Belgium ‘astonished’ at FIFA’s U-turn on Balogun red card for USA match
Belgium's football federation is 'investigating all potential options' to safeguard football after FIFA's U-turn.
World
aljazeera.com
06.07.2026
Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.07.2026
Cape Verde celebrates team’s return after historic World Cup
Cape Verde's football team is getting a hero's welcome on its return home after a historic World Cup run.
World
aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
World
aljazeera.com
04.07.2026
German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
World
aljazeera.com
02.07.2026
Mexican national football player Gilberto Mora has entered the history of world championships
Mexican national team player Gilberto Mora made history as the 2nd youngest player to appear in the starting team at the play-off stage of the world championships.
Azerbaijan
report.az
01.07.2026
Iran leaves World Cup with warm send-off from Mexican fans
Mexican fans gathered in Tijuana to bid farewell to Iran's national football team before the squad departed
World
aljazeera.com
01.07.2026
Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador hotel the night before World Cup clash
Ecuadorian Football Federation says it has filed a formal complaint with organisers after the incident in Mexico City.
World
aljazeera.com
01.07.2026
WC-2026: Germany tied the score in the game with Paraguay - UPDATE-4
The match between Germany and Paraguay of the world football championship has started.
Azerbaijan
report.az
30.06.2026
Carlo Ancelotti: "The Japanese national team is not an easy opponent"
The Japanese national football team is not an easy opponent.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.06.2026
Casemiro was the best player of the Brazil-Japan game
The best player of the 1/16 final match between Brazil and Japan in the world football championship has been determined.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.06.2026
WC-2026: Brazil, who defeated Japan with a goal scored in the last moments, advanced to the 1/8 finals - UPDATE-5
The Brazil-Japan match of the world football championship has started.
Azerbaijan
report.az
29.06.2026
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.06.2026
The match that changed the World Cup forever
One of football's biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
World
aljazeera.com
28.06.2026
Bosnia: The lilies and dragons of the World Cup
Football is bringing out in our nation what the corrupt elite would not like to see.
World
aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament
A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.
World
aljazeera.com
27.06.2026
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan
World
aljazeera.com
24.06.2026