Rob Dieperink (Image credit: KNVB) NEW DELHI: Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s list of officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026.Dieperink had been selected to work as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the tournament but was dropped in May…
Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt Tumblr post on World Cup 2026, admitting the match timings disrupted his routine while reflecting on “unfair decisions” and unexpected upsets. He praised young players’ opportunities to represent their nations. Meanwhile, Argentina struggled past Switzerland, and FIFA may expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. The 2026 FIFA Men’s…
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…
Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates during the quarterfinal vs Switzerland. (AP Photo) There was an explosion of euphoria from Buenos Aires to Bangladesh — Saturday night or Sunday morning, depending on where you sat. The dream of an Argentinian ‘repeat’ was still alive as Julian Alvarez’s curler deep into extra-time…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 football match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Jude Bellingham appeared surprised after learning that England manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team’s performance despite their 2-1 extra-time win over…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, talks to referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of another viral World Cup moment after an animated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the opening half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Erling Haaland’s dream FIFA World Cup debut came to an end on Saturday as Norway bowed out in the quarterfinals, but the prolific striker believes the tournament has transformed football’s standing in his country. Norway’s remarkable campaign concluded with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England, ending a run that…
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…