UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary that will run the global governing body's tournaments.

FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions -- but they must sign up by September 19.

FIFA faced criticism over a number of issues during the tournament, including debate over U.S. visa restrictions affecting supporters and officials from several countries and concerns involving teams from conflict-hit regions.

Together they have amassed decades of experience at the highest international level, with World Cup titles, triumphs in continental competitions, and unforgettable moments on the game’s biggest stage.

If a 48-team tournament is already stretching the finances of participating federations, a longer 64-team event could increase those costs further.

I enjoy it for what it is: a piece of our lives that comes around every four years to hand us joy.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has announced that Hollywood star Tom Cruise will join the lineup for its highly anticipated pre-match closing ceremony.

Interestingly, almost everyone in my family supported Brazil, while my father also admired Germany and Italy. Even today, I cannot clearly explain why I chose Argentina. Perhaps it was Gabriel Batistuta

For Messi and his squad, the lesson of 1990 is clear: when you are the champions, the world presents a treacherous road. Sometimes, they block the road entirely.

It could be a match of validation of their particular styles, but rarely do two sides meet on the world stage with such an assembly of class and potential.

Now, the Los Angeles-based EDM producer and DJ is preparing to entertain fans on home soil. He will perform on 19 July at Fan Fest 2.0, a six-day celebration organised at Kamal Ataturk Park in Banani to mark the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final.

Suffering remains an unavoidable, deeply embedded experience for this team; a tax Argentina always seems destined to pay before they can taste glory, or otherwise. The question is whether Scaloni can survive the next wave of it by standing still.

Aston Villa and Manchester City each have five players in the final four, while Chelsea and Crystal Palace have four apiece, underlining the depth of talent spread across the English Premier League.

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup ignites football fever across the globe, and Bangladesh is no exception. Fans of Argentina and Brazil passionately rally behind their favourite teams, often fuelling friendly rivalries that have inspired numerous television dramas over the years. Most of these productions, however, have centred on comedy and the familiar banter between supporters of the two footballing giants.

Sport thrives on uncertainty. Fans cherish the underdogs who topple heavyweights. But while upsets are priceless for supporters, they can be painfully expensive for those who stage them.

Mbappe is a competitive beast that simply refuses to be contained, and at this point the World Cup is fast becoming entirely synonymous with the French superstar.

Football demands little. But it offers considerably more.

Explore the passionate clashes between seasonal and regular football fans in Bangladesh during the iconic World Cup tournament. Understanding these diverse perspective gaps helps enthusiastic supporters overcome toxic gatekeeping to truly enjoy the beautiful game.

Celebrate Morocco global football triumph as the historic Atlas Lions unite an international diaspora at the FIFA World Cup. Deep cultural roots and passionate Casablanca stadium traditions pave a powerful legacy toward hosting the 2030 tournament.

While debates over individual calls are likely to continue, experts believe VAR has already become an important part of modern football despite its ongoing limitations.