European lawmakers have called for a probe into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, after the organisation’s unprecedented decision to overturn the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, raising questions about whether pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump impacted the move.
Switzerland has become the last quarterfinalist of the current FIFA World Cup. Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after win over Egypt.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will consider the issue of admitting Russian clubs and national teams to tournaments following the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to lift sanctions on athletes from Russia, journalist Rob Harris said.
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a round-of-16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, while Brazil failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 36 years.
The full lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 has been confirmed.
The US has advanced to the round of Last 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. England defeated DR Congo 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup round-of-32 match in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mexico beat Ecuador, France defeated Sweden, Norway beat the Ivory Coast in a Round of 32 match at the World Cup.
Paraguay’s national team defeated Germany in a penalty shootout during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup. Brazil defeated Japan 2:1 in Houston, also advancing to the next stage of the competition.
More than 50 European football associations, including Russia, will receive UEFA payments for the past season.
The Canadian national team became the first to qualify for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after defeating South Africa 1-0 in Los Angeles.
Australia advanced to World Cup knockout rounds after a goalless draw with Paraguay, the U.S. closed out the group D play with a 3-2 loss to Turkey, The Dutch team defeated Tunisia 3-1, Cote d’Ivoire beat Curacao 2-0 in a Group E match, Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1.
South Africa has advanced to the playoffs after beating South Korea 1-0 in round 2 FIFA World Cup group stage match in Mexico. Brazil has made it to the playoffs after defeating Scotland 3-0 in round 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Miami, Florida. Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in round 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Vancouver, and both teams have made it to the playoffs.
Colombia defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 in their second-round group stage match to advance to the World Cup knockout round. England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in their second-round group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Croatian national football team defeated Panama 1-0, Portugal blanked Uzbekistan 5-0.
The United States eased restrictions on the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup, allowing them to travel two days before their next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in a Group J match, France beat Iraq 3:0 in a second-round group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a goal in his team’s match against Austria, becoming become the all-time leading goalscorer in men's World Cup history.
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in a second-round group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain has defeated Saudi-Arabia 4-0 in round 2, Uruguay and Cabo Verde played out a 2-2 draw in a second-round group stage match.
The Iranian national team arrived in the United States from Mexico a day ahead of their 2026 World Cup match against Belgium, and their hotel is being guarded by police.
Two matches in Groups E and F were played at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night: Ecuador faced Curaçao, while Tunisia played a match with Japan.
The Turkey national team lost to Paraguay 0:1 in the second round of the World Cup group stage. The match took place in Santa Clara, California, USA.
