Defending champions Argentina officially kick off their road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final as they face Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 on Saturday. Lionel Messi and co maintained a 100 per cent ...

The ninety minutes of regulation have been played. The thirty minutes of extra time has expired. Both teams are tied. Now what? The two most exciting words in soccer: penalty shootout. But what ...

Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States. But with ...

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates his hat-trick goal in extra time of the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina Simon M Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the game ...

Iran thought they had advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round. A less frequent aspect of the offside law disallowed the winning goal. For a brief moment, it looked as if Iran had snatched a ...

Unlike previous editions, the 2026 World Cup has managed to impress fans across the globe. Not only has Lionel Messi been shining, but so have Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and several other stars. In ...

Yellow and red cards carry even greater significance once the World Cup reaches the knockout stage, where every match is win-or-go-home and a single suspension can have a huge impact. A mistimed ...

As the World Cup attracts new fans around the globe, questions about football rules are becoming more common. From understanding offside to knowing the difference between free kicks and penalties, ...

The third and final round of group stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday and a number of places still remain for the Round of 32. Till now, Germany, France, Norway, Argentina ...

High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries. News analysis High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations ...

What happened to Croatia's last-minute goal?! That's what a lot of viewers were probably wondering when Croatia looked to have equalized against Portugal in the most dramatic fashion during their ...