FIFA World Cup

FIFA considering plan for 64-team World Cup in 2030

The 2030 World Cup not only could have its most number of teams ever, it is already set to be played on three continents and in six different countries.

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Vegas on December 5: reports

In all, 12 groups of four nations will be drawn.

Guardiola dreams of World Cup glory but has no plans to leave City anytime soon

Pep Guardiola has no plans to leave Manchester City anytime soon but the Spaniard has often thought about what it would be like to guide an international team and says he would love to take on the challenge of a World Cup or Euros campaign.

Man City's Kovacic out of Club World Cup after surgery

Mateo Kovacic has undergone surgery on an Achilles injury and will miss the FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City announced on Monday.

Can Ancelotti conquer his final mountain?

Brazil wants to reclaim its crown. Ancelotti wants one final masterpiece. The timing may be perfect.

US president Trump vows 'seamless' experience for 2026 World Cup fans

The United States is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with neighboring Canada and Mexico.

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after humiliating loss to Argentina

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

FIFA to consider one-off expansion to 64 teams for 2030 World Cup

The World Cup has already been expanded from 32 to 48 teams for next year's edition in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 World Cup

The 56-year-old took over from fellow 1998 World Cup winner Laurent Blanc in 2012 and led Les Bleus to the World Cup title in 2018, two years after reaching the European Championship final on home soil.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after humiliating loss to Argentina

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

FIFA to consider one-off expansion to 64 teams for 2030 World Cup

The World Cup has already been expanded from 32 to 48 teams for next year's edition in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 World Cup

The 56-year-old took over from fellow 1998 World Cup winner Laurent Blanc in 2012 and led Les Bleus to the World Cup title in 2018, two years after reaching the European Championship final on home soil.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

The awarding of hosting rights for both tournaments will go to a vote during a FIFA Congress to be held virtually, but there is no doubt about the outcomes with neither bid having a rival.

September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024

AvoidRafa’s ‘Ami Akash Pathabo’ featured in FIFA’s Ronaldo tribute

AvoidRafa shared this exciting news on his official Facebook page.

September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024

FIFA features Chirkutt’s ‘Jadur Shohor’

The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt. 

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?

The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Amnesty urges FIFA to assess human rights risks before awarding World Cups

In October, soccer's world governing body awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain and Portugal while Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for the 2034 edition, with Amnesty saying there are "serious human rights" risks that must be addressed.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Australia arrive for FIFA WC Qualifier against Bangladesh

In the first leg, the Socceroos crushed Bangladesh 7-0 at the Aami Park in Melbourne in November last year.

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

West Germany World Cup finalist Schnellinger dead at 85

Schnellinger, a defender, played in four World Cups with West Germany from 1958 to 1970 and was on the losing side when England lifted the trophy at Wembley in 1966.