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2026 World Cup

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Trump backs Gianni Infantino for the UN top job as FIFA awaits his decision on another term after 2027

See why Donald Trump wants Gianni Infantino to lead the United Nations, what a move from FIFA to the UN would require, and which political hurdles could block a formal bid. The key issues are the Security Council, Infantino's FIFA mandate, and support from major powers

22.07.2026

Sports

Anthony Taylor retires after 831 matches and more than two decades at the highest level of world football

Follow Anthony Taylor's journey from the lower leagues to the biggest stages in football. Discover how the English referee handled 432 Premier League matches across 16 seasons, worked major domestic and European finals, and ended his career at the 2026 World Cup

22.07.2026

Sports

FIFA investigates clashes after the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain as player suspensions loom

Find out why FIFA opened a disciplinary investigation after the final between Argentina and Spain. Footage of pushing, blows and confrontations during Spain's celebrations could lead to fines and suspensions, with Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina among the players mentioned

21.07.2026

Sports

Zlatan Ibrahimović became a television star as Rebecca Lowe turned studio chaos into a winning formula

See how Zlatan Ibrahimović, despite having no regular broadcasting experience, became one of the breakout television personalities of the 2026 World Cup, and why Rebecca Lowe's calm control was crucial to his humor, direct opinions and memorable studio debates

21.07.2026

Sports

Trump wants another World Cup in the United States after 2026, but FIFA already has hosts set for 2030 and 2034

Find out why Donald Trump called for another World Cup in the United States right after the 2026 final, how he pitched the idea to Gianni Infantino, and why 2038 stands out as the first realistic window for a fresh American bid under FIFA's already defined hosting schedule

20.07.2026

Sports

Spain defeat Argentina after extra time to claim their second FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford

See how Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in East Rutherford to secure their second world title. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, while Argentina played the closing stages with ten men after Enzo Fernández was sent off

20.07.2026

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Messi faces Yamal in the 2026 World Cup final as iconic 2007 photo links two global football generations

Follow the story of the Argentina-Spain final, where Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet 19 years after their famous 2007 photograph. Discover how the image was created, what both stars said before the match and which tactical battles could decide the world title

18.07.2026

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Messi vs Yamal in the World Cup final: Argentina defend the crown as Spain chase a new era in East Rutherford

Follow Argentina and Spain in the World Cup final at East Rutherford. Messi leads the defending champions, Yamal represents a new generation, and the match brings together the tournament's best attack, strongest defence and a battle for football history

16.07.2026

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Spain reach the World Cup final after a 2-0 win over France as Oyarzabal and Porro secure the decisive victory

See how Spain controlled midfield, shut down France's attack and booked a place in the World Cup final. Oyarzabal converted a penalty, Porro made it 2-0 after the break, while Mbappé and his teammates struggled to find a way through Spain's disciplined defensive structure

15.07.2026

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Rajoy's remarks on France's national team spark backlash before the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain

Follow how former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy's comments about the identity of France's players overshadowed the build-up to the World Cup semifinal. Discover who responded, why the remarks were condemned as racist, and how the debate moved far beyond football

12.07.2026

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FIFA rejects Norway complaint as ball sensor finds no cable contact before Jude Bellingham's disputed goal

See why FIFA rejected Norway's complaint over Jude Bellingham's first goal for England. The ball sensor recorded no contact with the overhead camera cable, but comparisons with Igor Matanović's earlier case have again revived debate over VAR consistency

12.07.2026

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Jayden Adams death, South Africa shock after Bafana Bafana's historic 2026 World Cup run and Cape Town probe

Follow how the death of the 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder and South Africa international overshadowed Bafana Bafana's historic run to the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, as police in Cape Town investigate the circumstances and official confirmation is awaited

11.07.2026

2026 World Cup

Articles with this tag

Trump backs Gianni Infantino for the UN top job as FIFA awaits his decision on another term after 2027

Anthony Taylor retires after 831 matches and more than two decades at the highest level of world football

FIFA investigates clashes after the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain as player suspensions loom

Zlatan Ibrahimović became a television star as Rebecca Lowe turned studio chaos into a winning formula

Trump wants another World Cup in the United States after 2026, but FIFA already has hosts set for 2030 and 2034

Spain defeat Argentina after extra time to claim their second FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford

Messi faces Yamal in the 2026 World Cup final as iconic 2007 photo links two global football generations

Messi vs Yamal in the World Cup final: Argentina defend the crown as Spain chase a new era in East Rutherford

Spain reach the World Cup final after a 2-0 win over France as Oyarzabal and Porro secure the decisive victory

Rajoy's remarks on France's national team spark backlash before the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain

FIFA rejects Norway complaint as ball sensor finds no cable contact before Jude Bellingham's disputed goal

Jayden Adams death, South Africa shock after Bafana Bafana's historic 2026 World Cup run and Cape Town probe

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