Legendary Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has called on FIFA to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, arguing that the current qualification format involving the best third-placed teams is flawed. The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 nations, an increase from the traditional 32-team format that…
Co-hosts Mexico launched the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium to extend their unbeaten run in World Cup opening matches to eight games (W6, D2). With football’s biggest tournament returning to Mexico for the first time in 40 years, the atmosphere…
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has delivered an emotional reflection on Nigeria’s recent World Cup disappointments, admitting it would be painful for members of the current generation to end their careers without featuring at football’s biggest tournament. Speaking on AySuga Channel, the FC Porto forward acknowledged the reality facing several senior players in the squad…
FIFA has officially confirmed the introduction of a new semi-automated offside technology for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move aimed at reducing delays, unnecessary play, and injury risks caused by late offside decisions. Under the new system, assistant referees will receive an automatic alert whenever a player is detected to be more than 10…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has played down concerns over South Africa’s inability to arrange friendly matches against European and Asian opposition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian tactician had initially hoped to test his side against teams from both regions as part of preparations for group-stage clashes against Mexico, the…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has called on his teammates to fully embrace the challenging weather conditions in Florida as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States. The veteran midfielder believes exposing themselves to the sweltering temperatures will help the squad acclimatise ahead of what is expected to be a physically…
Senegal’s preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have reportedly descended into chaos after head coach Pape Thiaw refused to board the team’s flight to the United States over unresolved contract issues. Reports from Senegal claim the Lions of Teranga’s departure was delayed following growing tension between Thiaw, the Ministry of Sports, and the Senegalese…
A cloud of uncertainty has emerged over DR Congo national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with reports indicating that the team must undergo a strict 21-day isolation period in Belgium before being permitted entry into the United States. According to ESPN, Andrew Giuliani, Director of the White House World Cup Task…
