FIFA remain silent on sanction for errant South Africa FIFA's reticence to dock World Cup points from South Africa for using a defaulter in a March fixture is casting a cloud and creating confusion ahead of this week's potentially decisive round of African qualifiers. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
FIFA remain silent on sanction for errant South Africa FIFA's reticence to dock World Cup points from South Africa for using a defaulter in a March fixture is casting a cloud and creating confusion ahead of this week's potentially decisive round of African qualifiers. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
Saudi Arabia 'ready' to host 64-team World Cup in 2034 Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if FIFA accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister. Soccer • 20 Apr 25
Saudi Arabia 'ready' to host 64-team World Cup in 2034 Saudi Arabia would be ready and willing to host a 64-team World Cup in 2034 if FIFA accepts a controversial proposal to expand the tournament from 48, according to the kingdom's sports minister. Soccer • 20 Apr 25
Ireland beaten in opening match of World Cup qualifying Ireland suffered a 38-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening match of their Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign in Lahore. Cricket • 09 Apr 25
Ireland beaten in opening match of World Cup qualifying Ireland suffered a 38-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the opening match of their Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign in Lahore. Cricket • 09 Apr 25
Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
Doherty dreaming of a World Cup with Ireland Matt Doherty is dreaming of a trip to the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland after completing a half-century of senior caps. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
'Very good' communicator Heimir now winning matches John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which is now embracing that winning feeling again. Soccer • 25 Mar 25
'Very good' communicator Heimir now winning matches John O'Shea on the importance of manager Heimir Hallgrímsson communicating effectively to a Republic of Ireland squad which is now embracing that winning feeling again. Soccer • 25 Mar 25
New Zealand crush New Caledonia to claim World Cup spot New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
New Zealand crush New Caledonia to claim World Cup spot New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland. Soccer • 24 Mar 25
Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals. Soccer • 20 Mar 25
Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals. Soccer • 20 Mar 25
Coldplay singer to help plan World Cup half-time show Coldplay's Chris Martin and the band's manager Phil Harvey will be involved in helping FIFA plan the line-up for the first ever World Cup final half-time show next year. Soccer • 05 Mar 25
Coldplay singer to help plan World Cup half-time show Coldplay's Chris Martin and the band's manager Phil Harvey will be involved in helping FIFA plan the line-up for the first ever World Cup final half-time show next year. Soccer • 05 Mar 25
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire Double World Cup winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury, his club Stormers announced. Rugby • 25 Feb 25
Double World Cup winner Kitshoff forced to retire Double World Cup winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from rugby after a serious neck injury, his club Stormers announced. Rugby • 25 Feb 25
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi official No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Saudi ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud has said. Soccer • 12 Feb 25
No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi official No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, Saudi ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud has said. Soccer • 12 Feb 25
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform. Soccer • 11 Nov 24
FIFA urged to halt Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup vote FIFA has been urged to halt a vote to hand Saudi Arabia hosting rights to the 2034 men's World Cup by human rights groups, amid fears many migrant workers will die unless there is credible reform. Soccer • 11 Nov 24
Wales on the hunt for a new manager as Page is sacked Wales head coach Rob Page has been sacked, the Football Association of Wales has announced. Soccer • 21 Jun 24
Wales on the hunt for a new manager as Page is sacked Wales head coach Rob Page has been sacked, the Football Association of Wales has announced. Soccer • 21 Jun 24
Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side. Rugby • 12 Mar 24
Kolisi part of Springboks plans but may not be captain Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side. Rugby • 12 Mar 24
Soccer blue card and sin-bin trial announcement delayed Football's lawmakers have delayed plans to publish details of sin-bin trials at higher levels of football until next month. Soccer • 09 Feb 24
Soccer blue card and sin-bin trial announcement delayed Football's lawmakers have delayed plans to publish details of sin-bin trials at higher levels of football until next month. Soccer • 09 Feb 24
MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final The 2026 World Cup Final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, FIFA announced on Sunday. Soccer • 05 Feb 24
MetLife Stadium chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final The 2026 World Cup Final will be held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the home of the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets, FIFA announced on Sunday. Soccer • 05 Feb 24
Brazilian World Cup-winning great Zagallo dies aged 92 Mario Zagallo, who won four FIFA World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died aged 92. Soccer • 06 Jan 24
Brazilian World Cup-winning great Zagallo dies aged 92 Mario Zagallo, who won four FIFA World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died aged 92. Soccer • 06 Jan 24
Messi's World Cup jerseys fetch over €7m at auction Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup were sold for $7.8m (€7.1m) at an auction in New York on Thursday. Soccer • 15 Dec 23
Messi's World Cup jerseys fetch over €7m at auction Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup were sold for $7.8m (€7.1m) at an auction in New York on Thursday. Soccer • 15 Dec 23
Indonesia discussing joint bid for 2034 with Australia Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country's football federation (PSSI) has said. Soccer • 11 Oct 23
Indonesia discussing joint bid for 2034 with Australia Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country's football federation (PSSI) has said. Soccer • 11 Oct 23
World Cup to feature six host countries in 2030 Spain, Portugal and Morocco are set to co-host the 2030 men's World Cup, with three South American nations staging the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary. Soccer • 04 Oct 23
World Cup to feature six host countries in 2030 Spain, Portugal and Morocco are set to co-host the 2030 men's World Cup, with three South American nations staging the opening matches to mark the tournament's centenary. Soccer • 04 Oct 23
Springboks 7:1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe South Africa know there is a risk to their 7:1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe. Rugby • 20 Sep 23
Springboks 7:1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe South Africa know there is a risk to their 7:1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe. Rugby • 20 Sep 23
Australia's Ikitau sidelined with shoulder injury Australia have suffered a major blow as they continue their preparations for the World Cup after outside centre Len Ikitau was ruled out for six to eight weeks with a fractured scapula in his shoulder. Rugby • 16 Jul 23
Australia's Ikitau sidelined with shoulder injury Australia have suffered a major blow as they continue their preparations for the World Cup after outside centre Len Ikitau was ruled out for six to eight weeks with a fractured scapula in his shoulder. Rugby • 16 Jul 23
Missing World Cup a bigger blow than ban, says Toney Ivan Toney said being unable to represent England at last year's World Cup was a heavier punishment than the lengthy ban he is serving for breaching FA's betting rules. Soccer • 12 Jun 23
Missing World Cup a bigger blow than ban, says Toney Ivan Toney said being unable to represent England at last year's World Cup was a heavier punishment than the lengthy ban he is serving for breaching FA's betting rules. Soccer • 12 Jun 23
Over one million tickets sold for Women's World Cup This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women's sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold. Soccer • 08 Jun 23
Over one million tickets sold for Women's World Cup This year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women's sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold. Soccer • 08 Jun 23
France prop Haouas won't be in World Cup squad France prop Mohamed Haouas will not be in the squad for this year's rugby World Cup after being found guilty of domestic violence, coach Fabien Galthie said. Rugby • 07 Jun 23
France prop Haouas won't be in World Cup squad France prop Mohamed Haouas will not be in the squad for this year's rugby World Cup after being found guilty of domestic violence, coach Fabien Galthie said. Rugby • 07 Jun 23
Morocco announce joint bid for 2030 World Cup Morocco have announced a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Soccer • 14 Mar 23
Morocco announce joint bid for 2030 World Cup Morocco have announced a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Soccer • 14 Mar 23
