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September 12, 2025 12:47 PM

FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

More than 1.5 million ticket applications from fans in 210 countries have been received by FIFA within 24 hours of the presale draw for the 2026 World Cup being launched, the governing body of world soccer said on Thursday. The extraordinary global ...

September 10, 2025 4:49 PM

Extreme heat a rising threat to 2026 World Cup venues, says report

The 2026 World Cup could be North America's last without urgent climate adaptation measures, according to a new study highlighting extreme weather threats. The "Pitches in Peril" report, compiled by Football for the Future, Common Goal and Jupiter I...

September 10, 2025 4:45 PM

Bolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador

Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for next year's World Cup while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers on Tuesday. Bolivia's Miguel Terceros conv...

September 10, 2025 2:06 PM

Mbappe on the spot as France beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup qualifier

France striker Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and set up another as the hosts came from behind to claim a fortunate 2-1 win against Iceland on Tuesday, maintaining their perfect start in World Cup qualifying Group D. The result left Didier Deschamps�...

September 10, 2025 2:04 PM

England thrash Serbia 5-0 to close in on World Cup spot

England took a huge step towards automatic qualification for next year's World Cup with captain Harry Kane paving the way for a crushing 5-0 victory away to main Group K rivals Serbia in an impressive free-flowing display on Tuesday. While Kane nett...

September 10, 2025 2:01 PM

FIFA WC qualifier: Portugal edge Hungary 3-2 with late Cancelo goal

Portugal earned a 3-2 victory at Hungary in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, with Joao Cancelo scoring a late winner, two minutes after the hosts had equalised, to put them in control at the top of Group F with two away wins from two. The visit...

August 4, 2025 5:11 PM

FIFA faces Dutch class action over player transfer regulations

A Dutch soccer players' group is preparing a "potentially billion-dollar" Europe-wide class action claim against FIFA and other associations, seeking compensation over alleged loss of income due to restrictive transfer rules, it said on Monday. The ...

July 10, 2025 1:03 PM

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea

Paris St Germain's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz scored twice in a devastating first-half display as the French champions demolished Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Two defensive errors ...

July 9, 2025 10:12 AM

Trump to attend Club World Cup final, FIFA opens office in Trump Tower

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's Club World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, he said at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as world soccer's ruling body FIFA announced it had opened an office in New York's Trump Tower. The expand...

July 6, 2025 12:03 PM

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare to reach Club World Cup semis

Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a semi-final against Paris St Germain. The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating pos...