The last-32 lineup for the FIFA World Cup was completed on Saturday following the conclusion of the final Group J matches, with Austria and Algeria securing places in the knockout stage. The 32 qualified teams are: Group A: Mexico, South Africa Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
As the World Cup craze has spread like wildfire all across Bangladesh, the joy is discriminatory. Every four years, the streets of Bangladesh are draped in flags of World Cup countries, tea stalls buzz with debates about the matches, and friends and families come together to watch the global specta
France will go into Friday's Group I finale against Norway in Foxborough, Mass., knowing a draw will be enough to top the group, but without the man who has been in charge for more than a decade. Manager Didier Deschamps has taken leave from the squad after the death of his mother earlier this wee
Spain's teenage winger Lamine Yamal says he has plenty of improvement left in his fledgling career with fans not yet having seen the best. "I see myself as much better than people see me. I know the road ahead is very long and that I have many things to improve," he said in an interview with El Pa
Curaçao appeared on the football's biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup, with a goal against the mighty Germans. The island nation officially began playing football in 2011, meaning it has reached the World Cup in just 15 years. An achievement that truly feels extraordinary. Despite suffering
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario has said Lionel Messi should be recognised as the greatest player of all time after the Argentine captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on June 16. The three goals in Kansas City marked Messi’s first career World Cup hat-
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday. Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup scoring rec
Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi has said that Lionel Messi may be the best player of all time. Mandi made this remark about Messi following a match against Argentina, where the Argentina captain scored the first World Cup hat-trick of his career. "What makes the difference is they have a playe
Lionel Messi once again reminded the football world why he remains among the game's finest, despite nearing his 39th birthday and no longer playing in Europe. The Argentina captain delivered a vintage display against Algeria, taking control of the match and scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of
Bangladesh’s garment industry has found a place in the global spotlight following Cape Verde’s historic debut at the FIFA World Cup, according to Prestige Global. Cape Verde made history after securing a surprise goalless draw against tournament favourites Spain in their opening match
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has opted to start with 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal on the bench for their opening World Cup Group H meeting with Cape Verde on Monday. Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz all start from the bench, with the trio recovered from injury and rea
The FIFA World Cup is often described as the 'biggest show on earth.' Yet the 2026 edition feels even more significant, as it could mark the final World Cup appearances of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. For more than a generation, these three superstars have charmed football fans world
Vinicius Jr is not in the United States for baubles, headlines or tournament trinkets. Speaking ahead of Brazil's opening match against Morocco on Sunday the livewire winger made it clear he has arrived at the World Cup with one simple job -- to help drag the five-times champions back to the
