Football on ruins: Gaza’s orphans find refuge on the pitch
A Gaza teenager orphaned by an Israeli attack finds refuge in football amid the decimation of Palestinian sports.
World
aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
World
bbc.com
09.05.2026
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
World
bbc.com
09.05.2026
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
Naegohyang Women's FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.
World
aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
World
aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight
Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
World
aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
WC-2026: $50,000 salary is offered to watch 104 games
"Fox Sports" TV channel and "Indeed" job search platform have announced the opening of the position of "Chief Spectator of the World Cup on Football" with a salary of 50,000 dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
06.05.2026
US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
06.05.2026
Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts
Videos from tournament kit reveal photo shoot and images from training sessions highlighting Team Melli's preparations.
World
aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups
PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.
World
aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA's Ethics Committee.
World
aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
40-year-old Edin Ceko is on the agenda to sign a new contract with Schalke 04
The German club "Schalke 04" intends to keep player Edin Ceko in its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
05.05.2026
North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
World
aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
World
bbc.com
04.05.2026
Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma
Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
World
aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
A 48-team World Cup is Panini sticker collectors’ biggest challenge yet
The decades-old football book craze will comprise 980 unique stickers, including 68 'special' ones in a 112-page album.
World
aljazeera.com
29.04.2026
Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize
Football officials and players question FIFA’s decision to award its inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
World
aljazeera.com
28.04.2026
Champions League at risk for Man Utd so what next for Skinner?
Securing Women's Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United's hands - so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?
Sport
bbc.com
27.04.2026
Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'
Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.
Sport
bbc.com
27.04.2026
What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
World
aljazeera.com
27.04.2026