#World Cup

#World Cup

Richarlison impressed in the Premier League and made a significant impact at the 2022 World Cup.

Ailton, a journeyman striker, achieved success in the Bundesliga, scoring 102 goals in six-and-a-half years. [ more ]

Australia coach Graham Arnold aimed for success in both the Asian Cup and the upcoming World Cup, but their campaign ended in the quarterfinals.

The Socceroos had a strong defensive record but struggled to create chances and relied on their underdog status to perform well. [ more ]

Christian Pulisic is already thinking about his legacy as a football player.

Pulisic hopes to inspire a generation of young players and show that Americans can compete at the highest level. [ more ]

Mario Zagallo, a legendary figure in Brazilian soccer, has passed away at the age of 92.

Zagallo is the first person to win the World Cup both as a player and a manager, and his legacy is one of patriotism, grit, and glory. [ more ]

France's success in the 2000 World Cup and Euros

Barcelona's transformation in the 2000s [ more ]

Frameworks Racing faced a setback when all team bikes were stolen from a hotel in England, including unique handmade frames by Neko Mulally. [ more ]

Press conference featuring top riders before World Cup race. [ more ]

Teenage downhill racer Asa Vermette made a remarkable recovery from a broken pelvis, returning to racing in just 5 weeks. [ more ]

Peter Sagan, a renowned road cyclist, is transitioning back to mountain biking, generating excitement in the sport. [ more ]

Sinead Farrelly retires from international football after a year, playing for Republic of Ireland, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and experience. [ more ]

FAW posted record revenues of £36.2m due to Wales qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

Investments in grassroots football and a profitable investment portfolio helped FAW achieve a post-tax profit. [ more ]

Eve Higgins aims to qualify for the World Cup

Higgins faced a tough challenge in her recent Six Nations game [ more ]

Ireland's World Cup disappointment

Six Nations opener against France [ more ]

Ireland is looking to move past their disappointment in the World Cup

They are starting the Six Nations by defending their crown against France [ more ]

Paul Pogba banned for four years from professional football due to doping offense.

Bans can be reduced based on athlete proving unintentional doping, contamination, or providing substantial assistance to investigators. [ more ]

Guardiola aims to manage a national team at a major tournament.

He values the experience of coaching in a World Cup, Euros or Copa America. [ more ]

Nasser Al-Khelaifi criticizes Lionel Messi for lacking respect towards PSG after his departure.

Al-Khelaifi emphasizes the importance of speaking positively about PSG and shows support for Kylian Mbappé. [ more ]

Fae's ambitions to win the World Cup and defend the Nations Cup title

Uncertainty about Fae's future as Ivory Coast manager [ more ]

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with 16 cities in total.

This is the first time that three countries are sharing hosting duties for the World Cup. [ more ]

Qatar's hosting of the World Cup and Asian Cup has raised questions about the lasting sporting legacy of these events.

The passion for soccer in Qatar is evident through the high attendance at games during the Asian Cup. [ more ]

Lionel Scaloni will remain in charge of the Argentina national team.

Scaloni led Argentina to victory in the Copa America in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022. [ more ]

French ski star Alexis Pinturault crashed in a World Cup super-G race and was airlifted from the course.

Pinturault became a father for the first time six days prior to the race. [ more ]

Mario Zagallo was one of three footballers to win the FIFA World Cup both as a player and manager.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has declared three days of national mourning for Zagallo. [ more ]

Replica England goalkeeper shirts sold out within five minutes on the England online store.

Nike faced backlash for not producing keeper shirts during the World Cup. [ more ]

Increased stoppage time was seen at the 2022 World Cup, and now it has hit the club game.

Average stoppage time in the 2022 World Cup was 10:11, compared to 6:30 in 2018.

The introduction of VAR did not significantly impact stoppage time in European leagues. [ more ]

Chelsea's recent matches have been filled with both chaos and classic football.

One of the most chaotic games reported on by BBC Sport was Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea.

The Argentina vs France World Cup final was a slow burner that turned into an inferno. [ more ]

One year has passed since the controversial World Cup in Qatar began.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended Qatar's human rights record and criticized the West for double standards. [ more ]

Migrant workers in Qatar say that life has not improved after the World Cup.

Amnesty International claims progress on implementing new labor laws in Qatar has stalled. [ more ]

Yoane Wissa scores as DR Congo wins 2-0 in World Cup qualifier.

DR Congo aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1974.

Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe also played in their respective group matches. [ more ]

FIFA president Gianni Infantino secretly supported Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Italy initially declined to partner with Saudi Arabia due to strained relations with Egypt and European concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

Saudi Arabia was ultimately selected as the sole bidder for the 2034 World Cup, despite controversy. [ more ]