Fifa World Cup 2026

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his involvement in the post-match altercation following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. His comments come as FIFA continues its disciplinary investigation into the chaotic scenes that unfolded after the final whistle. Ayala Issues Public Apology Speaking to Valencia Capital Radio, Ayala acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate and accepted responsibility for the incident. "Of course I'm sorry. Given my position, I cannot allow a feeling, or whatever I might

Lionel Messi's dream of ending his legendary FIFA World Cup career with another title came to a heartbreaking end as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The 39-year-old captain, who inspired Argentina's remarkable run to the final, was left in tears after the final whistle as Spain claimed their second World Cup crown. Messi's Brilliant Tournament Ends in Heartbreak Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals and providing two assists, including a

Spain defeated Argentina in record-breaking extra time 1-0 to win the Football World Cup of 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Ferran Torres, who was named man-of-the-match scoring the winning 106th minute goal that clinched a second title for Spain La Roja completely controlled the match for the full 90 minutes, with Argentina defending resiliently but failing to register a single shot on target—or even one attempt in general. They ended the day facing 20 shots to zero over

England and Argentina will renew one of football's greatest rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. England are aiming to reach their first World Cup final since winning the tournament in 1966, while defending champions Argentina hope to move one step closer to retaining the title. The match carries decades of history, from the 1982 Falklands War to Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. This time, the spotlight falls on

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The European champions ended France's hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final with a disciplined performance that kept Kylian Mbappé and the French attack largely quiet. Oyarzabal and Porro Seal Spain's Victory Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal won a penalty following a foul by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted

France captain Kylian Mbappe did not complete Monday's final training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain after suffering a minor ankle injury during Les Bleus' 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. The forward, who was substituted late in the match after taking a knock, was partially rested during training as a precaution. France coach Didier Deschamps reassured fans that the injury is not serious and confirmed Mbappe remains available for Tuesday's clash. Key updates: "Kylian is fine," Deschamps said, adding

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced that Stephen Fleming has stepped down as the team's head coach, ending one of the most successful coaching tenures in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The decision was made following a series of mutual discussions between Fleming and the CSK management, with both sides expressing gratitude and respect for the remarkable journey they shared. End of an Era at CSK Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player during the inaugural

England ended the hopes of a dogged Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday with Jude Bellingham's two goals including an extra-time winner taking the Three Lions through to the World Cup semifinals for a fourth time. Norway scored first when Andreas Schjelderup came up with a 36th minute wonder strike before England equalised just before halftime through Bellingham who cut into the area. However, just three minutes into extra time Morgan Rogers unleashed a long effort at the Norwegian goal which Orjan

France are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps' side is aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and a fifth final appearance in the last eight editions of the tournament. Standing in their way is a formidable Spanish team that has already defeated France twice in recent years and boasts one of the tournament's strongest defensive records. France Chasing Another Historic Milestone France

Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in an entertaining extra-time battle. The reigning world champions showed their experience and resilience, overcoming a determined Swiss side to keep their title defence alive. Lionel Scaloni's men will now face England in what promises to be a blockbuster semifinal clash. Mac Allister Gives Argentina the Early Advantage Argentina started brightly and took the lead in the first half through Alexis Mac Allister, who finished clinically after a

England are gearing up for one of their toughest challenges yet at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they prepare to face Norway in the quarter-finals, with Erling Haaland emerging as the team's biggest concern. Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers summed up the task perfectly, asking, "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland?" before admitting, "I'm not sure they have, but we're going to have to try." After helping England secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16, Rogers believes

France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco at Boston Stadium, as Kylian Mbappe once again delivered a match-winning performance. After missing a first-half penalty, the French captain bounced back in style by scoring his eighth goal of the tournament before setting up Ousmane Dembele to seal the win. The victory sends the two-time world champions into a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, where they will face the winner of Belgium vs Spain.

France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Friday. After a tightly contested first half ended goalless, the two-time world champions stepped up after the break with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele to secure a comfortable victory. The win also marked France's third consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance, while Morocco were unable to replicate their historic run from Qatar 2022, where they were also eliminated by France in the last four.

The Egypt coach crossed his arms into FIFA's official racism-alert symbol during Egypt's heartbreaking exit to Argentina — but no protocol was triggered, and nobody has explained why One of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn't come from a goal. It came from a gesture. As Egypt's dramatic Round of 16 exit to Argentina reached its final, chaotic minutes, head coach Hossam Hassan raised both arms and crossed his forearms into an "X" in front of the fourth

Switzerland qualified for the quarter final stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Colombia in penalties as they drew 0-0 after extra time followed by a nail-biting 4-3 win on spot-kicks. BC Place, Vancouver. The Round of 16 clash at the Round of 16 gave us high-octane football, incredible goalkeeping and late drama until this historic win for Switzerland. A Tactical Battle Ends Goalless Both teams made a steady defensive effort throughout regular time, allowing few clear looks at goal. Switzerland had

The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) has filed a formal complaint with FIFA against the officiating team following Egypt's last 64 contest 3-2 defeat of Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation maintains controversial refereeing calls were crucial to the Pharaohs' exit from the tournament. Following the knockout clash, EFA President Hany Aburida called for "investigating French referee Francois Letexier and his whole refereeing team alongside the VAR officials over serious refereeing mistakes throughout such a decisive match and double standards." Egypt

Iran's national football team took a playful dig at the United States on Tuesday. The jab came right after Belgium thrashed the co-hosts 4-1 in the Round of 16. Iran's official account shared an Instagram Story showing Belgium's win over USA. The post also featured Belgium's earlier goalless draw against Iran in the group stage. The caption read simply, "Dance with me!" The post spread quickly across social media within hours. Many fans read it as a light jab at USA's early exit.

FIFA has stepped in to defend referee Raphael Claus after President Donald Trump questioned his integrity. Trump made the remark following Claus's decision to send off USA forward Folarin Balogun. The incident happened during the USA's World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week. Trump called Claus "a little bit suspect" while speaking at the White House on Monday. He did not explain what he meant by the comment. Trump reportedly pushed FIFA directly to ensure Balogun could still play. Balogun featured in the

Neymar's international career has finally come to an end. Brazil crashed out of the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway. The defeat came in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Right after the final whistle, Neymar confirmed his retirement from the national team. He spoke through tears while addressing Brazilian broadcaster Globo. "I tried, I tried. Now it's over," he said. "I started here, I finished here." A Bittersweet Final Goal Neymar did not leave the pitch empty handed on his final

France forward Kylian Mbappe has returned to the top of the adidas Golden Boot standings after scoring his seventh goal of the tournament in France's Round of 16 victory over Paraguay. The goal takes him level on seven strikes but puts him ahead of Argentina legend Lionel Messi thanks to his superior assist tally. Mbappe Leads on Assists Mbappe and Messi are tied on seven goals, but the French star currently holds the advantage after registering two assists during the tournament. Under FIFA's