Browsing Tag
World Cup
807 posts
Donald Trump Urges Against Ousting Fifa Chief Gianni Infantino
Donald Trump has publicly defended Fifa president Gianni Infantino following criticism from major football confederations over the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.
Chiamaka Nnadozie Asserts Nigeria Ready to Improve in World Cup Play-off Against South Africa
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie says the Super Falcons are determined to recover from their recent WAFCON loss and perform better against South Africa in the upcoming World Cup play-off.
Scottish and Dutch cricket boards challenge ICC regarding World Cup structural changes
Cricket Scotland and the KNCB have issued a joint critique of the ICC, claiming that new qualification changes for the 2027 World Cup hinder growth and were handled without proper transparency.
Ricardo Costa supports Cristiano Ronaldo amid national team scrutiny
Former defender Ricardo Costa defends Cristiano Ronaldo's standing in the Portugal team, pointing to Lionel Messi's underwhelming performance in the World Cup final as a point of comparison.
Predicting the Future of FIFA Leadership
As FIFA prepares for its next presidential election, Gianni Infantino faces significant opposition from powerful regional blocs, raising questions about his ability to retain leadership.
Algeria Secures Historic WAFCON Semi-Final Spot and World Cup Qualification
Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to qualify for the WAFCON semi-finals and the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Nicolas Tagliafico Discusses Argentina’s World Cup Final Loss to Spain
Nicolas Tagliafico points to player exhaustion, extreme heat, and pitch conditions as the primary factors in Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Hannah French Credits Medical Team for Recovery Before Hockey World Cup
Hannah French has secured a spot in England's Hockey World Cup squad following a successful recovery from a serious knee injury, crediting the team's medical staff for their support.
Mexican Football Federation Breaks Ranks to Support Gianni Infantino
The Mexican Football Federation has publicly backed under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, diverging from its regional body, Concacaf, amid ongoing scrutiny of his leadership.
English FA Drops Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The English Football Association has joined the opposition against FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his failed attempt to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup.