UEFA announces boycott of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Member associations of Europe’s governing football body, UEFA, flatly rejected a proposal of the world’s governing body, FIFA, to sell World Cup rights to private investors, UEFA’s press office said.
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European nations discussing World Cup boycott
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reveal.
Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings
World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, Georgia.
Spain moves into 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Spain has become the first team to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a 2-0 semifinal victory over France.
FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams
FIFA may consider the possibility of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France
The Spanish national football team defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contacts
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.
All FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists determined
Switzerland has become the last quarterfinalist of the current FIFA World Cup. Argentina through to 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after win over Egypt.
FIFA to discuss admission of Russian national teams
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.
Belgium and Spain advance to FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium defeated the U.S. in the Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, Spain defeated Portugal in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup match hosted by Arlington, Texas.
England and Argentina reach World Cup quarterfinals
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.
FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 16 lineup complete
The full lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 has been confirmed.
Mexico, France and Norway advance to Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup
Mexico beat Ecuador, France defeated Sweden, Norway beat the Ivory Coast in a Round of 32 match at the World Cup.
Paraguay defeats Germany, advances to World Cup Round of 16
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.
Canada qualifies for FIFA World Cup 18 finals
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.
Turkey beat the USA, Australia reach World Cup knockout stage
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 advances to FIFA World Cup playoffs
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 defeats DR Congo, England, Ghana play to draw
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.
