Ten teams have already secured their places in the Round of 32 after winning their opening two matches to reach six points, guaranteeing they cannot f...
Asare has helped Ghana move to the brink of the knockouts. Vozinha turned Cabo Verde from debutants into believers. Mpasi gave DR Congo a chance in a...
It was a result Colombia deserved on the balance of chances, but one that owed plenty to the resilience of DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who produ...
In a goalless draw at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Ghana did more than take a point off England. They strengthened the feeling that they may be bui...
Soccer’s language is unique and provides fans, coaches and players with a collective understanding of what is happening on the pitch. It may be a casu...
Rice, who helped Arsenal win its first league title in 22 years this season, said he is not worried about tiredness after coming off in the second hal...
Spain bounced back from their opening draw in style, with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspiring a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H.
Haiti, Turkey, and Tunisia were the first teams to be mathematically eliminated from contention for the Round of 32.
The win means Germany now sit in a strong position to qualify for the next round, while the Ivory Coast will be left to rue missed opportunities after...
According to FIFA, the milestone illustrates the growth of both the World Cup and international football. The first tournament in 1930 featured 13 tea...
The regulation, introduced earlier this year, was designed to prevent players from hiding potentially abusive, discriminatory or offensive language by...
The World Cup does not resolve the world's quarrels. It briefly suspends them, and in that suspension, we glimpse what we so easily forget: that the t...
The victory gave the Americans six points from their opening two matches, ensuring qualification for the round of 32 with one group fixture remaining.
Football opportunities in West African domestic leagues are limited, uncertain, and often not very well paid. Dreaming of professional football almost...
Having already defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening fixture, Javier Aguirre's side knew another victory would secure qualification, but they wer...
Bafana Bafana looked destined for a second successive defeat after conceding an early goal, but captain Teboho Mokoena held his nerve from the penalty...
The development comes amid an ongoing investigation in France into alleged match-fixing and suspicious betting activity involving Wahi.
Thursday, June 18, will see Czechia face South Africa at Atlanta Stadium before Switzerland takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium.
Ronaldo, 41, played the full 90 minutes but delivered a relatively subdued performance and was unable to make a decisive impact in front of goal.
The match offers a rare meeting between the two nations. Their only previous encounter came at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup in Saudi Arabia, where...
The late breakthrough capped a frustrating evening for Ghana, who struggled to break down a resilient Panama side that came within seconds of claiming...
While Croatia showed flashes of quality and twice fought back from behind in the first half, they were unable to match England's intensity after the i...
The Leopards produced a disciplined and spirited display to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals tournament, marking a memorable return...
The strong attendance, FIFA added, has pushed the total number of fans at the tournament to 1,309,652 so far, with an average of 65,483 per match.
With four fascinating contests featuring former finalists, continental champions, African hopefuls and ambitious newcomers, Wednesday promises another...
Whether they lift the trophy or not, one thing is clear: this French team has all the ingredients to make this their tournament.
The case centres on criminal proceedings facing the former Arsenal midfielder in the United Kingdom (UK), where he has been charged with seven counts...
Haaland opened his World Cup scoring account in the 29th minute by tapping in a low cross at the far post with his left foot. Iraq leveled 10 minutes...
The victory was significant for Argentina beyond the scoreline. It marked the first time the South Americans have won their opening match at a World C...
