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Lionel Messi fired back at critics alleging tournament bias after leading Argentina to a 2-1 World Cup semi-final comeback over England. Two late Messi assists set up Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to secure their final berth

FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed that expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 centenary edition will be formally reviewed. He emphasized that every country deserves the chance to dream of competing on the global stage

FIFA has dismissed claims that the ball struck an overhead wire before Jude Bellingham's equaliser against Norway, saying data from the connected match ball showed no evidence of contact, despite protests from Norway and viral social media footage questioning the decision.

Resale prices for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal tickets have fallen following the elimination of the United States and Mexico. Meanwhile, FIFA has released nearly 1,200 additional tickets for the World Cup final, with prices starting at USD 7,380.

The final eight teams are locked in for the World Cup quarterfinals. Betting favorites France face Morocco, while tournament sensation Erling Haaland looks to guide underdog Norway past England. Defending champions Argentina clash with a defensive Switzerland squad

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 45th Birthday on July 7. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, Former India batsman Aakash Chopra and other sports persons have taken to social media to wish him

Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to defeat Congo DR 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The victory secured a place in the Round of 16, where Thomas Tuchel's side will face Mexico on July 6.

FIFA Heroes delivers fast-paced arcade football with colourful visuals, fantasy characters, and quick matchmaking. However, repetitive challenges, inconsistent controls, and slow progression reduce its long-term appeal, making it an enjoyable casual game but not a serious rival to EA FC.

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association with immediate effect, citing flagrant third-party statutory violations. The sweeping international ban blocks Nepal’s national teams, clubs, and sports officials from global tournaments, developmental programs, and financial grants

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, controversial dynamic pricing has driven ticket costs to historic highs. While marquee elimination rounds remain surprisingly un-unified, the entry-level ticket tiers have completely vanished for almost all host matches

The FIFA World Cup 2026 marks the end of an era as iconic legends—including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar—prepare for their final tournament appearances, chasing ultimate glory on the sport's grandest stage one last time

FIFA has cancelled around 60 World Cup 2026 tickets booked for $0 due to a ticketing website glitch. The football governing body apologized for the error and gave affected fans seven days to pay the correct price

The seven players, who were part of the 28-member India squad selected by coach Khalid Jamil for the four-nation tournament, were scheduled to fly to London from Bengaluru on Sunday

An official release stated: "The General Body unanimously approved the adoption of the NSGA by the AIFF"

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

FIFA has announced a first-ever World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, BTS and Shakira as co-headliners, with proceeds supporting global education initiatives. The event will debut during the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, alongside expanded entertainment programming

India’s Young Tigresses suffered a 0-3 defeat to hosts China PR in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals, ending their FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. Despite the loss, the team achieved India’s best-ever performance by reaching the last eight

India’s U-17 women’s team will face hosts China in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final, with victory sealing historic qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026. Six finalists and a nation’s hopes ride on the Young Tigresses

The FIFA Council approved a historic amendment allowing Afghan female players to compete in official international matches. This decision enables the FIFA-supported "Afghan Women United" squad to represent their country, overcoming barriers faced since 2021 to ensure inclusion and sporting dignity

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Narendra Modi after he played football with children in Sikkim. Infantino highlighted football’s unifying power, while Modi called the session energising, reflecting the sport’s strong popularity across India’s northeastern states