2026 FIFA World Cup

How Bangladesh’s football jersey made FIFA history

Celebrate the historic inclusion of the Bangladesh national football jersey in Zurich’s FIFA Museum. Designed by Tasmit Afiyat Arny, this vibrant kit weaves Jamdani patterns, heritage art, and national pride into global sports history.
13 June 2026

Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal set to fetch £500,000

Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this month.
12 June 2026

'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues

"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues that have clouded the buildup to the World Cup, saying soccer's governing body could not dictate immigration decisions to host nations.
11 June 2026

Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener

Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South Africa, four decades after taking the field as a player at the Estadio Azteca.
11 June 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Performances to look out for

Celebrate cultural unity as the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City. Global icons Shakira, Burna Boy, and Lisa ignite unmatched cross-border pride through historic musical performances across North America.
11 June 2026

Mexico vs South Africa: Flashbacks from the fondest World Cup

Relive the nostalgic magic of the 2010 opening match as Mexico hosts South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This poetic reverse fixture ignites deep childhood memories for football fans.
11 June 2026

10 must-watch Group-Stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Prepare for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 by tracking must-watch group stage fixtures like Brazil versus Morocco. Fans in Bangladesh can follow strategic blockbusters featuring elite football superstars streaming live across global networks.
11 June 2026

FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference.
11 June 2026

Portugal beat Nigeria in World Cup tune-up despite Ronaldo woes

Portugal beat Nigeria 2–1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao making up for an off night for Cristiano Ronaldo.
11 June 2026

Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery

Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA banned a depiction of a war scene on the shirts.
11 June 2026

Immigration, border policy testing USA's credentials as World Cup host

As the curtain rises on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight, the United States appears to be competing for an altogether different title -- one of the most inhospitable hosts in the tournament's history.
11 June 2026

How To watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Bangladesh

Planning to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026? Here is your guide to the best legal streaming platforms in Bangladesh, including Bioscope, Toffee, and My Robi.
10 June 2026

Dissecting the World Cup ball: Everything you need to know

Discover the technology behind Trionda, the official FIFA World Cup ball. From sensor-driven VAR data to its unique 4-panel design, here is everything you need to know.
10 June 2026

Why even non-football fans end up caring about the FIFA World Cup

I don’t really follow football. I don’t know most of the rules, and honestly, offside still confuses me sometimes. But every four years, during the FIFA World Cup, football slowly becomes impossible to ignore.
10 June 2026

Iran to travel to US day before its first WC match

Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday its national team's schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic republic.
9 June 2026

Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.
8 June 2026

EA Sports predicts Spain to win 2026 World Cup

EA Sports has forecast that Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending a simulation streak that has correctly named the last four champions.
8 June 2026

Why the 2026 FIFA ball needs to be charged before every match

A football that needs charging? But beneath the novelty lies a serious technological shift in how the game is officiated and analysed.
8 June 2026

Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico

Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States -- in open military conflict with Tehran -- refused to issue visas for some team support staff.
7 June 2026

Cabinet approves BTV's World Cup deal

The Cabinet Committee on Government Procurement on Saturday recommended approval of Bangladesh Television's (BTV) proposal to acquire the all-media broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 directly from FIFA at a cost of Tk 72.71 crore.
7 June 2026