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fifa world news

‘Biased FIFA’ allegations: Why Argentina vs England sparked conspiracy

Argentina defeated England to book their ticket for the FIFA World Cup final
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Tuchel refuses to take blame after Argentina ends England's FIFA World Cup dream

Manager Thomas Tuchel is under fire for his tactics
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Who is Ismail Elfath? Messi links spark row before England-Argentina semi-final

Ismail Elfath will be officiating the Argentina vs England semifinal match.
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 06:39 pm IST

Tom Cruise to make ‘special appearance’ at FIFA World Cup closing ceremony

Tom Cruise to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:53 pm IST

Jude Bellingham claps back at Thomas Tuchel after England coach's open criticism

Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham openly disagreed with each other
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 12:00 am IST

How former FIFA official Oren Simanian became one of sport’s biggest tech giants

Oren Simanian during his refereeing days.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 01:33 pm IST

British Airways and Norwegian Air bet their logos on Euro quarter-final

Norway's Erling Haaland gestures during a news ahead of their quarterfinal World Cup soccer match against England Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP/PTI)(AP07_09_2026_000524B)
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 04:51 pm IST

Why is Ismael Saibari not playing today for Morocco vs France? Injury update

Why is Ismael Saibari not playing today for Morocco vs France? Injury update. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 02:19 am IST

Fifa invoked Article 27 to suspend Balogun's one-match ban: What is this rule?

FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban came after US President Donald Trump revealed that he had called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to seek a review of the red card.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 02:23 pm IST

Trump reveals details of Gianni Infantino call over Folarin Balogun's red card

Donald Trump revealed that he asked FIFA to review the red card decision. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 03:00 am IST

Brazil or Erling Haaland’s Norway? Either exit will hurt FIFA World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland is very popular among fans.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 11:51 pm IST

Why have England players been allowed to use viagra ahead of WC tie vs Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has given his go ahead to the players
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 10:01 am IST

Prince William reveals the big culture shock for UK fans at 2026 World Cup

Prince William told Travis Kelce that huge American stadiums, more than anything else, could surprise British fans at World Cup.
Published on Jul 04, 2026 01:53 am IST

England delay travel to Mexico due to ‘spying’ concerns ahead of WC tie: Report

England have decided to delay their travel to Mexico
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Kylian Mbappe is no longer chasing greatness; he's defining it at the World Cup

Kylian Mbappe is dominating the World Cup once again.
Updated on Jul 01, 2026 12:33 pm IST

FIFA shares Cristiano Ronaldo's mother’s emotional message: 'I am so proud'

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, shows her support ahead of Portugal vs Colombia.
Published on Jun 28, 2026 06:35 am IST

Mbappe will stop at nothing in pursuit of Messi’s World Cup immortality

Kylian Mbappe is after Lionel Messi's World Cup records.
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 12:58 pm IST

Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice
Published on Jun 21, 2026 06:13 am IST

Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior help Brazil breeze past Haiti in World Cup match

Brazil defeat Haiti 3-0 in a Group C match
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 08:19 am IST

England fans lose flag tradition, hydration breaks booed: FIFA faces backlash

England fans were elated after their team won 4-2 against Croatia.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 10:24 am IST

Haaland bows down to ‘madman’ Messi after record-breaking WC hat-trick

Erling Haaland tipped his hat to Lionel Messi
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 12:05 pm IST

Spain lose their identity, stray from blueprint of success with baffling tactics

Spain drift away from their blueprint of success as Luis de la Fuente's selection calls blunt their attack.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup draw

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:16 am IST

FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta: Centennial Olympic Park hosting mega event

Cape Verde fans cheer during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15.
Published on Jun 15, 2026 09:58 pm IST

Explained: The first-ever mistaken identity VAR review and yellow-card reversal

For the first time at a World Cup, officials used FIFA's new mistaken-identity provision to amend a disciplinary decision.
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 03:57 pm IST

South Korea come from behind to defeat Czech Republic in FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea come from behind to defeat Czech Republic
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 10:35 am IST

‘If Ronaldo were 10 years younger...’: Bhaichung Bhutia on Messi vs CR7

Bhaichung Bhutia spoke exclusively to Hindustan Times Digital about FIFA World Cup 2026.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 06:57 am IST

Bellingham turns right-arm medium bowler as Rogers shows batting skills - Watch

Jude Bellingham try his hand at cricket during the FIFA World Cup preparation.
Updated on Jun 10, 2026 08:45 pm IST

Germany 7, Brazil 1: Slaughter at the 2014 World Cup, sport’s most famous score

A shellshocked Brazilian team trudges away during one of Germany's 7 goals on a fateful night at Belo Horizonte.
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 10:53 am IST

How Roberto Baggio carried Italy before one kick changed everything

Italy's Roberto Baggio stands on the pitch during the penalty shoot-out during the final match between Brazil and Italy of the 15th World Cup football at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena on July 17, 1994.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 06:09 am IST