FIFA clashes with Iran, Egypt over rainbow symbols at World Cup Pride Match
The Iran Football Federation wants FIFA to prevent any “ceremonies or promotional activities” in support of the LGBTQ+…
‘VAR was on vacation’: Carlos Queiroz criticises refereeing vs. England – is he right?
Carlos Queiroz said that the VAR “was on vacation” and “went for coffee” after two key incidents went…
Iran’s travel restrictions into United States eased for final World Cup group game
Iran have been granted permission by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to travel to the United States…
How does Ronaldo turning up change things? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 13
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself at the World Cup party with a double in Portugal’s thrashing of Uzbekistan, while…
2026 World Cup Bracket, Standings, Projections: USA in Round of 32, Who Else Might Advance?
The U.S. men’s national team became the second nation to secure a spot in the round of 32…
Norway beat Senegal to reach knockout stage. Is Erling Haaland the scariest thing in football?
After 28 years away, Norway, led by the irrepressible Erling Haaland, have started this World Cup with a…
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina beat Austria. This is how he did it
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Is Lionel Messi the…
Iran feels ‘oppressed’ at this World Cup – its players are battling toward history anyway
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Six days ago here at SoFi Stadium, in enemy territory, amid a cloud of tension,…
Cape Verde do it again. World Cup debutants stun Uruguay to take big step towards knockout stage
Six days after Cape Verde secured a scarcely believable 0-0 draw against the pre-tournament favourites Spain, they were…
4 Takeaways From Belgium’s Scoreless Draw vs. Iran At The World Cup
On Sunday in Los Angeles, 10-man Belgium huffed and puffed and just about managed to escape with a…
Belgium vs. Iran Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match
Belgium will face Iran in their second group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 21,…
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Spain, Belgium, More
Day 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features four pivotal Group G and Group H matchups, all…