FIFA World Cup News

Gennaro Gattuso described Italy’s 5-4 win over Israel as “the craziest game I’ve been involved with as a coach”. In just his second game in charge of the national team, Italy picked up a vital victory to help them move above Israel in their World Cup qualifying group and into second place. Italy took a […]

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Argentina to a 3-0 win over Venezuela in his final World Cup qualifier at home on Wednesday. Argentina have already qualified for next year’s World Cup but put a dent in Venezuela’s hopes of a first appearance at the major tournament to cap Messi’s time in Buenos Aires on […]

Lionel Messi has been named in a strong Argentina squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador, having returned from injury on Saturday. Messi injured a muscle in his right leg during Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on August 2, which caused him to miss a win over Pumas UNAM […]

Ruben Neves and his Portugal team-mates are determined to win next year’s World Cup in memory of Diogo Jota.

Embed from Getty Images Raul Jimenez was Mexico’s hero as his goal sent his nation into a fourth consecutive Gold Cup final following a 1-0 victory over Honduras at Levi’s Stadium. Jiminez was on target for Javier Aguirre’s team in the 50th minute, with Mexico now facing the United States in the final, the eighth […]

Embed from Getty Images Diego Luna’s first-half double sent the United States into the Gold Cup final following a 2-1 victory over Guatemala at Energizer Park. The USMNT reached a record 13th final in the competition after missing out in 2023, ensuring they have never missed the showpiece match in consecutive editions. Luna was the […]

Embed from Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo says the opportunity to rest ahead of the 2026 World Cup was key to his decision to pen a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr. Earlier this week, Ronaldo committed his future to the Riyadh side until the age of 42, having previously been linked with a move to a […]

Embed from Getty Images Gennaro Gattuso is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti earlier this month. Spalletti confirmed he had been sacked in a press conference, off the back of a 3-0 defeat to Norway in World Cup qualifying, […]

Lothar Matthaus claimed that Harry Kane is not happy playing under England head coach Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel has taken charge of four games so far in the role since replacing Gareth Southgate, who left after England’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final. England have won all three competitive matches under Tuchel, but lost 3-1 to […]

Embed from Getty Images The World Cup will return to North America next year, with the United States, Mexico and Canada sharing host duties for the biggest tournament in global sport. While the 2025 Club World Cup, to be held across the USA, serves as something of a dress rehearsal for many of the venues […]