Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei (AP Photo) Iran have decided to continue their faith in head coach Amir Ghalenoei after an inspiring FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his contract until the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) confirmed that Ghalenoei will remain in charge…
L-R: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane The FIFA World Cup 2026 has produced a semifinal lineup worthy of the tournament’s biggest stage, with the world’s top four-ranked teams — France, Argentina, Spain and England — all reaching the last four for the first time since the 1990 edition.It marks a rare…
NEW DELHI: England and Argentina are set for another blockbuster FIFA World Cup clash as they meet in the 2026 semifinal at Atlanta Stadium. Ahead of the mouth-watering clash, former England winger Joe Cole backed the Three Lions to stop the Argentina captain and book their place in the final.Speaking on The Rest is Football…
Lionel Messi failed to score for the first time in 10 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the Argentina captain still played a key role in his team’s 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday.Messi’s nine-match scoring streak came to an end, but he provided the assist for Argentina’s opening goal as…
Jude Bellingham celebrates England’s victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) England’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory over Norway was overshadowed by controversy after Jude Bellingham’s first-half equaliser sparked debate over a possible camera cable deflection. Now, FIFA has…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another milestone to his remarkable FIFA World Cup career on Saturday, becoming the first player in history to register 10 assists at the tournament since records began in 1966. The Argentina captain reached the landmark during his side’s quarterfinal clash against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium, producing…
Clement Turpin (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Norway will be officiated by experienced French referee Clément Turpin. The match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be Turpin’s fourth game of the tournament and the ninth World Cup match of his career. The winner of the quarterfinal will…
Cristiano Ronaldo gifts IShowSpeed his game-worn World Cup boots after Portugal’s FIFA World Cup exit/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted streamer IShowSpeed one of the most exclusive pieces of memorabilia from the FIFA World Cup 2026, sending him the game-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 “CR7 Gold Scorpion” boots he wore during what is widely…
Spain’s incredible defensive run at the FIFA World Cup finally came to an end, but it was not enough to stop them from reaching the semifinals. Goalkeeper Unai Simón’s record 650-minute shutout streak was snapped by Belgium in the quarterfinal on Friday before Spain secured a 2-1 victory thanks to a late goal from Mikel…
Lamine Yamal has warned France ahead of the World Cup semi-final, insisting Spain are confident after recent victories over Les Bleus/ Image: AP Spain teenager Lamine Yamal has issued a confident warning to France ahead of one of the biggest matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting La Roja have no reason to fear…