Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an undesirable piece of soccer historical past on Friday after turning into the primary participant to be despatched off for protecting his mouth throughout an on-field confrontation beneath new FIFA guidelines. Former Newcastle participant Almiron was given his marching orders in first half stoppage time after protecting his mouth whereas he…
Mexico’s Luis Romo celebrates scoring their first aim with teammates. Photograph: REUTERS LOS ANGELES: Mexico grew to become the primary group to succeed in the knockout spherical of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea whereas Canada edged nearer to the final 32 after thrashing Qatar. A howler from South…
Calls Somali referee incident unlucky, saying FIFA will evaluation it, however can’t management governments FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought to defuse confusion over visas. PHOTO: REUTERS “Chill, calm down” was Gianni Infantino’s message on Wednesday because the FIFA president sought to defuse considerations over visa points which have clouded the buildup to the World Cup,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is ready to face the media on the eve of the World Cup. Picture: AFP LONDON: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is ready to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the match. Infantino is prone to face robust questions on sky-high ticket…
The World Cup will kick off within the Estadio Azteca in Mexico Metropolis. Picture: AFP MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring enchantment of the best footballing present on earth can rise above anger at hovering ticket costs, an uneasy political local weather in Donald Trump’s America…
Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension FIFA officers have performed a bottle flip and introduced they’re reversing their beforehand introduced reusable water bottle ban at World Cup video games. Kind of. In an replace posted on social media, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Working Officer Heimo Schirgi stated that followers will now be…
Mexico is co-hosting the biggest World Cup in history, along with the United States and Canada, from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELE: FIFA on Thursday released an extra batch of World Cup tickets, just 14 days before the global soccer tournament kicks off in North America. “Tickets are available on…
TEHRAN: Iran Soccer Federation expects FIFA to facilitate multiple-entry visas for the Iranian nationwide soccer crew forward of the 2026 World Cup in the USA, federation president Mehdi Taj mentioned on Thursday. “FIFA is anticipated to ship a multiple-entry visa in order that the gamers can enter the USA and return to Mexico,” Taj mentioned…
MEXICO CITY: The official song for the FIFA World Cup 2026, titled “Dai Dai,” has been officially released, FIFA announced. The track has been recorded by Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy, featuring their signature vocal styles. According to FIFA, the song has been launched in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends ticketing policies for the World Cup at the Milken Institute Conference in Beverly Hills. Photo: AFP BEVERLY HILLS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football’s global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws that allow tickets to be resold for…
