FIFA World Cup 2026
'Has anyone ever stopped Haaland?': England, Kane vow to try
England's Morgan Rogers backed Harry Kane to come out on top when he faces Norway's Erling Haaland in an enticing battle between the World Cup sharpshooters on Sunday.
9 July 2026, 13:30 PM
France overtake Argentina to go top of FIFA rankings ahead of WC quarters
France have dethroned defending champions Argentina to reclaim top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking ahead of the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
9 July 2026, 12:29 PM
We want World Cup title, says Morocco coach Ouahbi
Morocco will not be wasting time on premature praise for their World Cup run ahead of their quarter-final against France, with any stock-taking to be done at the end of the competition, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Thursday.
9 July 2026, 11:53 AM
Full results of the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, here are the results of all 104 matches from the tournament, which concluded with Spain reclaiming the title for the first time since 2010 after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
9 July 2026, 10:57 AM
Argentina return to training ahead of Switzerland clash
Argentina returned to the training ground on Thursday with renewed confidence after their dramatic comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16, as Lionel Scaloni's side shifted focus to Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Switzerland [7am, Bangladesh Time].
9 July 2026, 10:05 AM
France, Morocco bring post-colonial ties and family feel to Boston
Morocco was under French protectorate from 1912 to 1956. The two countries have remained closely connected through education, business and migration, while football has become one of the clearest expressions of those ties.
9 July 2026, 08:03 AM
Morocco's Saibari out of World Cup quarterfinal against France
"Everyone is 100 percent fit except Saibari. This game comes too soon for him but I hope he is not out for the rest of the competition," Ouahbi told reporters ahead of Thursday's last-eight showdown at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.
9 July 2026, 07:50 AM
Masters of half-space
Mbappe may command the cameras, but the tactical blueprint of this quarterfinal will be drawn in the dirt by Olise and Bouaddi.
9 July 2026, 06:30 AM
Deschamps hopes France–Morocco officials match Argentina–Egypt standard
As for France’s appeal to have Michael Olise’s yellow card against Paraguay rescinded, Deschamps said FIFA had informed them that the caution would stand.
9 July 2026, 01:35 AM
VAR uproar eclipses epic comeback
Atlanta may ultimately be remembered as the night when the law prevailed. Whether it has prevailed equally for everyone is the question this World Cup cannot yet answer.
9 July 2026, 00:46 AM
Primal Messi flips the hourglass
For Argentina, it is becoming inevitable. Messi happened when the World Cup dream was on the brink of ending for the defending champions.
9 July 2026, 00:35 AM
Argentine FA under FBI watch over money laundering allegations: reports
The FBI has not publicly commented on the reported investigation, and no formal charges related to the alleged money laundering have been announced.
8 July 2026, 23:46 PM
Europe’s supremacy showing in North America
Before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European heavyweights France and Spain were widely regarded as the leading contenders for the title, thanks to the remarkable depth and quality of their squads as well as their recent form.
8 July 2026, 23:30 PM
Local experts vouch for VAR
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.
8 July 2026, 22:06 PM
'My time will come': Emiliano Martinez vows to repay teammates
"After the 2-0, I felt like I couldn't help anyone, and I don't like that feeling," Martinez told reporters. "I think my time will come. I need to help them a lot more. They're saving me in several games, and it's my turn to do it."
8 July 2026, 19:39 PM
Dalic quits after 'incredible era' as Croatia coach
Croatia's most successful football coach, Zlatko Dalic, resigned on Wednesday, ending a tenure that included taking the team to the 2018 World Cup final.
8 July 2026, 19:22 PM
I was there when the story ended
The day I finally saw Cristiano Ronaldo live, it was his last match in a Portugal shirt at the World Cup -- against Spain in a Round of 16 clash in Dallas last Monday.
8 July 2026, 19:19 PM
'Great teams are best defensively': Spain revive 2010 blueprint
For the first time since their title-winning run in 2010, Spain are back in the World Cup quarter-finals. And once again, they are doing it with the kind of defensive steel that once carried them to football’s summit.
8 July 2026, 19:16 PM
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial exit
On Wednesday, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.
8 July 2026, 16:59 PM
Messi magic masks familiar penalty frailty
Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago.
8 July 2026, 16:32 PM