4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (637+ words) In this historic, expanded edition of the 2026 World Cup, the excitement isn't limited to the big names; it extends to include the return of teams that have long been absent from the global stage, before re-establishing themselves in a footballing…...

9+ hour, 25+ min ago  (306+ words) Spain " Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez has condemned the racist chants heard at the Cornella stadium during his country's friendly match against Egypt, stressing that what happened was "unacceptable and must not be repeated, and that "an unruly minority cannot be…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (290+ words) In one of the most critical moments that raises questions about crowd culture in European football stadiums, the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona witnessed a series of racist, anti-Muslim chants during Tuesday 31 March night's friendly match between Spain and Egypt. The…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (381+ words) Iraq have achieved a long-awaited and historic milestone, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup finals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia. The intercontinental play-off match was held at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey. The "Lions of Mesopotamia" return to…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (261+ words) The Democratic Republic of Congo national team has returned to the world's biggest football tournament after a 52-year absence. Their only prior appearance was at the 1974 World Cup as Zaire. A dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica secured the Leopards' qualification…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (438+ words) Football in Italy is experiencing one of its darkest periods after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, missing the tournament for the third consecutive time. This has been described by international media reports as an unprecedented…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (189+ words) Bosnian security detaining an Italian soldier for filming'Edin Dzeko'and his team-mates during a closed session, according to SportSports.ba. The man stayed beyond the 15 minutes open to media, then was caught recording on his phone after the gates were shut....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (565+ words) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced tax changes that could cost disabled Motability users "400 each. Of course, this will prevent many people from accessing the scheme. In turn, this will stop disabled people from accessing work, healthcare,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (270+ words) Islamophobic chants by Spanish fans during a friendly football match against Egypt have sparked outrage. Stadium management were forced to intervene repeatedly to halt the racist behavior. During the first half, some fans chanted offensive phrases, most notably "If you…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (219+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed the organization's commitment to Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup finals, emphasizing that there is no alternative plan to exclude them despite the political complexities surrounding the tournament. ESPN quoted Infantino as saying during…...