FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia to Lift Alcohol Ban for FIFA World Cup 2034? Government Responds

26 May 2025

Saudi Arabia on Monday dismissed reports in the media that the kingdom will relax its 73-year-old prohibition on alcohol, banned for Muslims in Islam, as part of reform efforts in preparation to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Unverified Reports Spark Controversy in Saudi Arabia The alleged proposal, which was...

Brazil Fires Dorival Júnior After Embarrassing Loss to Argentina

29 Mar 2025

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has fired head coach Dorival Júnior after a humiliating 4-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup qualifying match played in Buenos Aires. It comes just over a year since Dorival took office in just January of last year and Brazil sacking their head coach...

Argentina Defeats Brazil 4-1 in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

26 Mar 2025

In a commanding performance during the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina secured a 4-1 victory over Brazil at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires. This emphatic win not only reaffirmed Argentina's dominance in the region but also marked their qualification for the upcoming World Cup....

2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan, New Zealand Secure Their Spots

25 Mar 2025

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the list of qualified teams continues to grow. Japan and New Zealand both have secured their spots through distinct qualification paths set to be take place next year. Japan's Road to Qualification Japan made history by becoming the first nation, outside of the...

FIFA Rejects Key Worker Compensation in Qatar World Cup Legacy Plan Faces Backlash

30 Nov 2024

Subcommittee Calls for Worker Compensation, but FIFA Redirects Funds A long-delayed FIFA report on the human rights legacy of the Qatar World Cup was finally published, revealing the organization’s rejection of its key recommendation. FIFA’s human rights subcommittee argued that the $50 million legacy fund should compensate workers harmed during...

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d’Or title for the eighth time

31 Oct 2023

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine player who won the FIFA World Cup, was honored with the coveted Ballon d'Or award on Monday night for the eighth time in his illustrious career.This honor serves as a constant reminder of Messi's brilliance as he approaches the last stages of his career. With...

Liverpool signs winner Alexis Mac Allister for 35 million pounds

09 Jun 2023

Liverpool completed the signing of Argentine Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for 35 million pounds on Friday. Alexis MacAllister, a midfielder, was instrumental in Argentina's victory at the FIFA World Cup 2022. After four years with Brighton & Hove Albion, the 24-year-old is now ready to play...

Panama earned first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification

23 Feb 2023

Following a 1-0 win against Paraguay in the Women's World Cup 2023, Panama secured a spot in the Intercontinental Payoffs at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton in New Zealand. Although Panama had to wait till the 75th minute to break the deadlock. However, during the Half-time, the Panamanian footballer, Cedeno met...

FIFA World Cup heroes return to action with Laliga, Serie A, Ligue1

28 Dec 2022

After locking horns in the FIFA World Cup final, Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe and Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi will come together alongside several other sensational players for Paris SaintGermain (PSG) in the Ligue1. The French club’s fixture on December 29 is likely to also feature World Cup stars...

Kylian Mbappe clinches Golden Boot; beats Lionel Messi

19 Dec 2022

France's Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi and secured the Golden Boot in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. France's Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in finals took him to eight goals at Qatar 2022 and also lead him to win the Golden Boot but ended up on the...

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