World Cup news

Pulisic, Dempsey headline U.S. roster

Fresh off winning the DFB Pokal with Borussia Dortmund, the 18-year-old was named to the national team squad for World Cup qualifying camp

WATCH: VAR rules out Senegal goal

The Video Assistant Referee ruled that Aliou Badji had kicked the ball out of the hands of the Ecuador goalkeeper, in a game which ended goalless

Mexico gets wake-up call from Croatia

While El Tri can afford a loss at this stage, next month's matches are too important for the team to make the same mistakes in

Chicharito sets Mexico goal record

Javier Hernandez surpassed Jared Borgetti's mark of 46 goals, scoring his 47th during Saturday's friendly against Croatia

Marquez dependence an issue for El Tri

The veteran is back in training ahead of a busy summer, but continued health concerns and his age make finding a replacement a top priority for El Tri

Rooney & Walcott left out by England

The Manchester United skipper has missed out due to a lack of domestic football, while the Arsenal forward has failed to convince Gareth Southgate

What is cooling technology?

Hassan Al Thawadi believes that Qatar is very much on track to deliver their promise of ‘Expect Amazing’.

악연의 아르헨-잉글랜드, “축구는 축구지만”

포클랜드 전쟁과 신의 손 사건 이후 국제대회에서 만나기만 했다 하면 뜨거운 아르헨티나와 잉글랜드. 그들이 FIFA U-20 월드컵 2017 첫 경기부터 격돌한다.

Qatar developing into a knowledge hub

The Arab nation has done well to shrug off criticism and instead have opted to rebuff them by transforming the country into a knowledge hub...

Qatar to have a robust security plan

The first Arab country to host the World Cup has already begun working with several police agencies across the world…

2022 World Cup venue ready for inauguration

Construction work has been completed at this iconic stadium which only highlights the speed at which Qatar is working towards delivering the World Cup

Klinsmann: Messi deserves World Cup

The German legend says the Argentine's legacy is incomplete without the biggest title on the international stage, which has continued to elude him

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Sampaoli should pick Argentine Neymar

The Albiceleste need fresh faces if they are to strengthen their bid for a World Cup place, and there is plenty of talent in the Primera to call on

Osorio puts team over player

The El Tri coach has again expressed his belief that rotating players rather than picking a starting XI and sticking with it.

Whatever happened to Gabriel Batistuta?

The Fiorentina legend was unbeatable with the goal in front of him, but a sterling career took a heavy toll on his health once he hung up his boots

2026 WC group wants to meet Trump

U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati hinted that the leaders of the joint bid with Canada and Mexico are seeking a White House visit in the near future

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FIFA opens up 2026 World Cup bidding

The governing body has decided against giving the United States-led bid an exclusive path to winning hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup

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Klinsmann headlines U.S. U-20 roster

The goalkeeper and Tottenham defender are among 21 players called in by Tab Ramos to compete at the tournament in Korea Republic later this month

Maradona: Messi is a teddy bear

The World Cup winner is pleased to see a key man available for his country but believes the rescinding of his suspension shows preferential treatment

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No €50m offer for Low from China

Current national team boss Marcello Lippi is struggling to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and there has been speculation the Italian will be replaced

Netherlands appoint Advocaat... again!

The 69-year-old has been confirmed as Danny Blind's replacement, taking charge of the Dutch national team after two previous spells at the helm

FIFA set to fast-track 2026 WC bid

The U.S., Canada and Mexico's proposed three-country tournament appears to be on an accelerated path for approval

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Canadian Premier League gets green light

A new professional league has been approved by the Canadian Soccer Association, clearing the way for the circuit to assess bid from potential clubs

Messi's Argentina ban rescinded

The Barcelona forward sat out a damaging World Cup qualifying defeat to Bolivia, but is free to rejoin his country's quest to reach Russia 2018

Why Higuain bottles big games

Top sports psychologist Phil Johnson, who has worked with the likes of Radamel Falcao, believes that the Argentine needs professional help

CAS annuls Liga MX suspensions

The Swiss organization returned to the original bans handed down by Liga MX, which had set off a strike by Mexican referees.

Maradona's GF repeats 'Hand of God'!

The Hand of God, or Goddess? Rocio mirrored her legendary partner by scoring a suspicious strike for Excursionistas' Ladies team!

WATCH: Iran keeper scores screamer

Three touches are all that the shot-stopper required to control, flick the ball up and send a long-range effort soaring into the top corner

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REPORT: India U17 2-2 Benfica U17

The Indian colts showed plenty of determination to go toe to toe with their much vaunted Portuguese opponents....

Brazi's Tite among the world's best

The Selecao boss has been ranked in the top 25 coaches currently active in world football, ahead of the likes of Rafa Benitez and Marcelo Lippi

Frequently asked questions

: Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...
: A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.
: Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.
: The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.
: Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.
: The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.
: Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.

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