The opening round will feature Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and the UAE
July 24, 2026
Ilgiz Tantashev took heat from French media for his officiating in the Paraguay match
Beyond aerodynamics, a primary focus of the new package is severe weight reduction
Securing Barcola would mark a major statement for new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola
City management acted proactively to ward off interest from major European rivals
The U.S. president is allegedly taking ties with Gianni Infantino to a new level
The Spanish federation must use its internal procedures to distribute bonuses to the squad
The sister team has historically served as the indispensable proving ground for elite racing talent
Leo Messi put aside bittersweet feelings to offer a few words of wisdom to a man widely touted as his heir apparent
Beyond the goal of the tournament, FIFA also highlighted individual athletic performances
Spain is preparing to co-host an unprecedented iteration of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside five partner nations, bringing both celebrated historic milestones and growing administrative controversies to the international football stage. Kursiv Uzbekistan compiled 10 key facts and emerging controversies defining the tournament: Multi-continental setup and logistical shifts Three…
Jung is the first Korean actress to participate in an official World Cup final ceremony
FIFA has launched a range of high-end collectibles linked to the 2026 World Cup final, including limited-edition championship rings and preserved pieces of the final match pitch, as the governing body continues to expand its commercial offerings. For the first time in World Cup history, the winning team will receive…
July 20, 2026
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player in football history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals at the 2026 World Cup. The France captain, who also claimed the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar,…
July 20, 2026
Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an intense extra-time final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute to seal Spain’s first world crown since 2010. The…
Pop icon headlines football's first-ever World Cup final halftime show with a bold fashion statement
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at New York New Jersey Stadium. After a tense goalless 90 minutes, Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute,…
U.S. President Donald Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in presenting the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain after their dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Spain secured their second World Cup title thanks to Ferran Torres‘ decisive…
Individual musical sets were heavily condensed to fit within the strict time constraints
U.S. President Donald Trump received a separate, private viewing of the World Cup trophy following the public presentation ceremony at the tournament final. Trump attended the decisive match between Spain and Argentina alongside First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The American leader will join Infantino to formally…
