World Cup 2026

Argentina to honour retiring superstar Lionel Messi with 10th-minute tribute

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a runner-up finish in the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup stars generate $4 billion in transfer fees as spending hits record highs

Queiroz re-appointed Ghana coach two months after stepping down

Carlos Queiroz led Ghana to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.

Folarin Balogun reportedly scraps transfer to Everton

American Folarin Balogun warming up during the World Cup in North America.

Leandro Paredes says suspension, Lionel Messi retirement make Argentina future uncertain

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes clashing with Spain’s Gavi after the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

South Korea appoint former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach

Robert Moreno’s initial contract runs till Nov 27 and will oversee South Korea’s next six matches.

Everton agree to sign Folarin Balogun, US striker at heart of World Cup furore

Folarin Balogun was at the centre of a major controversy during the recent World Cup.

Argentina legend Lionel Messi to retire from international football

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the national team.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Michel Platini

Other regions have joined UEFA in putting pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is hoping to run for re-election in March.

Saudi Arabia backs FIFA chief Gianni Infantino amid fallout from failed investment plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (second from left), French President Emmanuel Macron and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris on Aug 23.

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