World Cup: Round of 32 set following thrilling group stage
The 2026 World Cup field is officially set for the knockout rounds. Following the conclusion of the group stage, 32 teams have advanced, continuing their pursuit of the title in…
Iran — We endured ‘disastrous’ treatment in the World Cup
Iran’s national team striker, Mehdi Taremi, and head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, have leveled sharp criticism at the logistical conditions surrounding their country’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Both confirmed that organisational…
An African miracle at the 2026 World Cup
The Cape Verde national team wrote one of the most captivating chapters of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32 in their debut appearance. Their run proved…
The 2026 World Cup breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record
The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history, with 173 goals scored in just 59 matches. It has surpassed the previous record of 172 goals.…
2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions
The 2026 World Cup has made history in a big way, with FIFA announcing the highest spectator turnout in the tournament’s history, surpassing the record that stood since the 1994…
Children of the 2026 World Cup — generational ties on full display
At the World Cup, it’s not just the matches that repeat themselves—names also recur across generations. Between fathers who played in the World Cup decades ago and their sons who…
Norway steals the limelight at the World Cup with Viking rituals
The Norwegian national team’s appearance at the 2026 World Cup was not merely a return after a long absence. Rather, it has felt like the reclaiming of a whole identity,…
Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane chasing historic World Cup feat
Since the World Cup began in 1930, dozens of goalscorers have taken part in the tournament and left their mark on the history of the game. But one thing has…
Messi: Can he compete in a seventh World Cup?
A few years ago, the idea of a player taking part in six World Cups seemed closer to fantasy than reality. Throughout its history, the tournament — held every four…
Mohamed Salah leads pharaohs to landmark World Cup win
Egypt finally has a World Cup win to its name. It took 92 years, four tournaments and a second‑half surge in Vancouver, but Mohamed Salah dragged his country over the…