World cup

Petition Demanding Argentina's World Cup Exclusion Nears 24 Million Signatures

An online petition calling for Argentina to be permanently barred from World Cup competition has ignited fierce debate across football circles, after gathering more than 23 million signatures from

Tunisia and Japan Meet in World Cup's Historic 1,000th Match at Monterrey

Ninety-six years after the first two matches in FIFA World Cup history were played in Montevideo - France beating Mexico 4-1 and the United States defeating Belgium 3-0 - the tournament reaches its

Brazil Eye Last-16 Spot as Group F Rivals Sweden Surge in World Cup Opener

Brazil remain strong contenders to advance from Group C at the World Cup, and their likely path through the round of 32 is already taking shape after the opening round of fixtures in Group F. Carlo

Davies Cleared to Feature as Canada Target First World Cup Win Against Qatar

Alphonso Davies is available for Canada's second World Cup group-stage fixture against Qatar on Thursday, head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed at a Wednesday press conference in Vancouver. The captain

De Zerbi Questions Kulusevski's World Cup Prospects After Year-Long Injury

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi casts doubt on Dejan Kulusevski's chances of playing for Sweden at the World Cup, citing the winger's year without competitive action due to a knee injury.

Christian Pulisic Enters Goal Drought with USMNT Ahead of World Cup

Christian Pulisic has not found the net for the USMNT since 2024, extending a dry spell into a pivotal World Cup year. A recent 2-0 defeat to Portugal in Atlanta highlighted his struggles, despite