After the match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national team staff members left a note calling for “peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations.” The message was published by the local federation against the backdrop of claims of unusual logistical difficulties during the tournament.
An Algerian journalist declared on a local television program: "They control the world and run it like a mafia. We support Palestine, and that is why FIFA does not want things to go well for us." Authorities warned they could take action and responded to him, saying his remarks amounted to "accusations, defamation, and inflammatory and offensive statements"
Matt Turner, the US national team goalkeeper who started every match in the previous tournament and is now fighting for his place, has embraced his Jewish side since discovering that his grandmother was a Jew who fled Lithuania during the Holocaust. He does not hide his Star of David, but he has also taken fire for it.
South Korea called the incident “regrettable” after security forces intercepted an aircraft over the team’s closed training complex. The suspect: Mexico, which is set to face South Korea.
The Jordanians scored their first-ever World Cup goal but couldn't hold on, as Austria pulled away with a stoppage-time penalty.
It is hard to remember all of La Pulga’s records, but the World Cup’s all-time top scorer title, which Kylian Mbappe is also threatening, is something no one forgets. The road to a second straight trophy is long, but for now, Lionel Messi is writing his own history.
Shrill boos from Iranian exiles and Israeli flags on one side, flags of the Islamic Republic on the other. Politics was on full display in the 2-2 draw against New Zealand at the World Cup, but from the opening whistle, everything changed.
Yasin Ayari scores twice but skips the celebration – his father is Tunisian; Gyökeres and Isak also find the net as Sweden top Group F after Matchday 1.
Ismael Saibari scored first, the Real Madrid star equalized with a brilliant finish, and the Seleção settled for a 1-1 draw. Qatar snatched a historic point in stoppage time against Switzerland. Scotland squeezed out a 1-0 win over a Haiti side that exceeded expectations. Australia stunned Turkey with a surprising and unexpected 2-0 victory
The host nation began the group stage with an impressive victory and four goals against the South Americans. Canada salvaged a late point through Cyle Larin against Bosnia
