World Cup 2026: ‘We’ve Ronaldo’ – Cancelo names Portugal among favourites to win trophy
João Cancelo has expressed confidence in Portugal national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defender believes Portugal has what it takes to compete strongly for the title. He highlighted the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo as a key factor in the team’s chances. Cancelo said the squad is filled with quality players […]
Iran bans sports teams from attending games in “hostile” countries
The government of Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile.” Officials say the decision is to protect athletes amid rising tensions in the region. The directive affects both national teams and club sides participating in international competitions. Sports authorities have been asked to seek alternative venues for matches scheduled […]
NFF Begins Appeal As FIFA Rejects Petition Against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that FIFA rejected its petition to disqualify Congo DR over alleged use of ineligible players. The decision was announced in a media release on Tuesday by the NFF. Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to Congo DR after a 1-1 draw in extra time during the continental playoff final […]
2026 World Cup: FIFA officially rejects Super Eagles petition against DR Congo
FIFA has officially dismissed the petition filed by the Super Eagles against DR Congo national football team regarding their 2026 World Cup match. The appeal was lodged over alleged regulatory breaches during the qualifiers. The Nigerian Football Federation argued that DR Congo had violated FIFA rules, but the international body reviewed the case and found […]
Iran demands to play World Cup games outside United States
Iran has opened discussions with FIFA over the possibility of playing its World Cup matches outside the United States. This follows concerns about safety after comments made by Donald Trump regarding the team’s security. Iran’s football authorities are reportedly considering Mexico as an alternative venue. However, with the tournament approaching quickly, it is unclear if […]
No one can exclude Iran from the World Cup – Iran national football team replies Trump over World Cup warning
Iran’s national football team has fired back at United States President Donald Trump after he suggested the team shouldn’t play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup over safety concerns amid rising geopolitical tension. The team insisted that the World Cup is governed by FIFA, not by any single country, and said no one has the […]
President Donald Trump assures FIFA Iran can come to US for World Cup
United States President Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., easing concerns over the country’s involvement amid ongoing conflict. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the discussion during a meeting with Trump. Iran is scheduled to play against New Zealand on June 15 in […]
President Trump calls on Australia to give asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team members
President Donald Trump has called on Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women’s soccer team, fearing they may face persecution after losing 2-0 to the Philippines in the Asian Cup. The players were criticized by Iranian media for not singing the national anthem before their first match amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. One […]
2026 World Cup: Possible outcomes in Nigeria’s complaint against DR Congo
Nigeria has submitted a formal complaint over its 2026 World Cup qualifying match against DR Congo, asking football authorities to review certain issues from the game. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that events during the match may have affected the fairness of the result and wants the matter properly investigated. The first possible outcome […]
FIFA to make major VAR change at 2026 World Cup
FIFA is set to introduce a major update to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The football governing body said the new version will be easier for referees to use and more transparent for fans watching around the world. The decision comes after years of complaints that VAR delays […]