Lisbon, Portugal – Cristiano Ronaldo, nursing a minor hamstring injury, has been left out of Portugal’s squad for upcoming pre-World Cup friendlies against Mexico and the United States, coach Roberto Martinez confirmed on Friday. The 41-year-old has not played for his Saudi club, Al-Nassr, since late February, but Martinez insisted…
Hensol, Wales – FIFA and the International Football Association Board have approved several changes to football’s Laws of the Game that will come into force ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisions were finalized during IFAB’s annual general meeting in Hensol, Wales, with the aim of speeding up…
Morocco coach Walid Regragui expressed dismay at the chaotic scenes that marred Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which ended in a dramatic 1-0 victory for Senegal after extra time. The match, held at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, saw Senegal players briefly walk off the pitch in protest…
FIFA has presented United States President Donald Trump with its inaugural peace prize, recognizing what the organization describes as his contributions toward promoting global peace. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Trump, who…
FIFA announced on Tuesday that the top four seeded teams at the 2026 World Cup will be placed in separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, ensuring they cannot meet before the semi-finals. Under the format, world number one Spain and defending champions Argentina, ranked second, will…
FIFA has stepped back from a potential clash with former U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that decisions regarding the safety and security of 2026 World Cup host cities ultimately lie with government authorities. The global football governing body issued the clarification after Trump suggested he could pressure FIFA to relocate…
The final phase of Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers concluded on Tuesday, with Ivory Coast, Senegal, and South Africa clinching top spots in their respective groups to complete the list of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s global showpiece. In Abidjan, Ivory Coast produced a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya…