World Cup Qualifiers
2030 World Cup: Infantino accused of favouritism towards
FIFA finds itself at the heart of a controversy after allegations against Gianni Infantino. According to some British media and Moroccan officials, the FIFA President promised to host the 2030 World Cup final in Morocco in exchange for support during the allocation vote. The world body strongly denies these accusations and clarifies that the decision on the host city has not yet been taken.
What support for Gianni Infantino? Update on the crisis at the
Gianni Infantino's controversial move to privatize the World Cup has caused a significant setback in political support. Many countries now publicly express their disagreement, complicating his willingness to run for a new term at the helm of FIFA.
“Pepinazo” Luca Zidane
At the age of 28, Luca Zidane experienced intense months when he became the starter for Algeria at a World Cup. Born in Marseille, the goalkeeper has fulfilled his dream but leaves the tournament feeling far from his best form.
Brazil will face Australia and India in its first
Brazil confirmed friendly matches against Australia and India in the first FIFA period after the 2026 World Cup, marking a new impetus for Seleção as a new international cycle begins.
The 41 CONCACAF federations oppose the controversial project of
The Football Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean (Concacaf), bringing together 41 member associations, has decided on a united front against FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to cede part of the organisation of major competitions to private investors. She thus joined UEFA in this refusal, pointing out the flaws in the decision-making process around this proposal, particularly with regard to the World Cup.
Second confederation to reject FIFA's plan to privatise
CONCACAF has officially declared its unanimous rejection of FIFA's plan to introduce private capital into the financing of the World Cup, denouncing a lack of transparency and adequate process. This refusal is in addition to the one already expressed by UEFA, marking an important hurdle for the Infantino Presidency's initiative.
Rodri elected Portugal — Spain Man of the Match
Rodri, aligned throughout the match, received the man of the match trophy during Spain's 1-0 success against Portugal in the eighths of the 2026 World Cup in Arlington.
European football governance in crisis: UEFA threatens to
The governing body of European football, UEFA, has upset the football world by clearly showing its opposition to FIFA and raising the possibility of boycotting the next World Cups. This announcement provokes a wave of reactions and questions the future of the most prestigious round ball competition.
UEFA unanimously votes to boycott FIFA competitions on the background
UEFA, supported by all of its 55 affiliated federations, voted unanimously to boycott all competitions organised by FIFA in response to the proposal for private funding for the World Cup. This decision opens a deep crisis between the two governing bodies of world football.
Discarded at the World Cup, Rashford back: what future for the
The 2026 World Cup offered a contrasting picture for Manchester United's English players. Kobbie Mainoo, the only outfield player not to have played, must recover from his injury and prepare for his return, while Marcus Rashford plans to return to Old Trafford after a loan to Barcelona that has not turned into a definitive transfer. This point about the consequences for both players and their prospects in their home club.
2026 World Cup grid after Portugal's elimination: five teams
Spain eliminated Portugal (1-0) and joined the — partial — list of qualifiers for the quarters of the 2026 World Cup.
Ferrán Torres returns to his decisive goal in the World Cup: "The
Ferrán Torres shared his feelings after scoring the goal that allowed his team to win the World Cup, qualifying this moment as the most beautiful moment of his football life. He returned to the importance of this achievement for his selection and the emotion felt on the occasion of this historic success.
Mauricio Pochettino extended until the 2030 World Cup: a
US coach Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension with the national team until the 2030 World Cup. This period promises to be intense within the North American Confederation, with preparation full of tactical and organizational challenges.
Argentina escapes elimination with an incredible comeback
In the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina reversed an almost desperate situation to win 3-2 against Egypt, which was leading 2-0 before the end of the match. Lionel Messi, a goalscorer and passer, was the hero of this breathtaking match that qualified the Argentines for the quarter-finals.
FIFA and Gianni Infantino at the heart of new controversies: what he
FIFA, under the leadership of Gianni Infantino, is once again being talked about because of recent controversies at the top of the organization. On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, the decisions and governance of the Federation arouse debate and questions among observers and football enthusiasts.
Do FIFA and Infantino want to sell the World Cup?
The BBC Football Daily podcast brought together experts to discuss FIFA's proposal to sell shares of its competitions. Speakers assessed the feasibility of the project, the risk of investor influence and the potential impact on supporters.
Spain dominates the 11 type of OneFootball for the 2026 World Cup
The media OneFootball has unveiled its 11 type of the 2026 World Cup, a team largely composed of Spanish players. This selection will reignite the debate on individual rewards after the tournament.
Marc Cucurella will keep his unusual promise after the victory of
Marc Cucurella, following Spain's world crown in 2026, declared in the mixed zone that he would honour his promise: to have the face of Luis de la Fuente, coach of La Roja, tattooed. The former Chelsea player, now at Real Madrid, confessed to hesitating about the location of this tattoo, saying that he was thinking of a place not too visible. Moved and proud, he returned to the long course achieved by the Spanish selection, highlighting their tenacity and pride in this historic success...
FIFA confirms the consistency of Ifab's interpretation on
Following a clarification by Ifab on var guidelines in the event of misidentification, FIFA ensures that its interpretation during the World Cup is compliant and has made it possible to correct unfair decisions on the pitch.
2026 World Cup: a historic final between Lionel Messi and
The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is the first to see two players separated by more than 20 years: Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Lamine Yamal (Spain). A historic record, as the two teams compete for the supreme trophy after an impressive run in the semifinals.