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Erling Haaland scored twice on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their Group I opener. Leo Østigård also scored, while an own goal helped Norway secure a comfortable victory and move to the top of the group.

Lionel Messi scored against Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, becoming only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to score in five World Cups. The goal was Messi’s 14th World Cup strike and 200th international appearance

As the FIFA World Cup captivates football fans worldwide, several video games offer immersive ways to experience the sport. From eFootball and Dream League Soccer 26 to Goals and FC 26, these titles deliver realistic gameplay, online competition and World Cup-inspired action.

Despite marking his 50th international cap with a brilliant equalizer in Brazil's 1-1 World Cup draw against Morocco, forward Vinicius Junior critically assessed his performance, admitting he wasn't at his technical best and promising immediate attacking improvements

Brazil will be without Neymar for their World Cup opener against Morocco as he recovers from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the forward may miss the entire group stage, though hopes remain for a return later in the tournament.

US President Donald Trump has said the upcoming FIFA World Cup will be the most successful in history, citing record ticket sales and global demand. He also confirmed discussions with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on unprecedented fan interest ahead of the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to herald a new era in international football as the competition expands from 32 to 48 teams for the first time

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

Messi scored a goal and provided two assists in his 100th game for the club, but that wasn't enough against a team that entered the night close to the bottom of the MLS standings. As a result, Inter Miami dropped to 0-1-3 at their new stadium.

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata visit turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium as poor crowd management left fans frustrated. Bottles were hurled, seats vandalised and organisers criticised, overshadowing the Argentine star’s brief appearance during his GOAT Tour in India

Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international

UEFA Women’s Champions League player Manisha Kalyan motivated young footballers at the ASMITA U-13 girls’ league in Guwahati, praising the North-East’s football talent. She urged players to dream big as the Sports Ministry expands ASMITA’s reach to 70,000 women athletes nationwide.

Bolivia, the only team outside the automatic qualification spots with a chance to catch Argentina in the South American preliminaries, played to a 0-0 draw against Uruguay, leaving them with an insurmountable gap in the qualifiers.

The oil-rich kingdom aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries

The star player missed Albiceleste's September qualifiers against Chile and Colombia because of an ankle injury

The month-long tournament marks Germany's first major football event since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Paris Olympics 2024 is scheduled from July 26 to August 11, following the conclusion of the Copa America football tournament, which runs from June 20 to July 14.

Last Appearance of Chhetri: India's FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Kuwait Holds Significance for Fans

Anwar conveyed his best wishes to Chhetri during a press interaction, ahead of Chhetri's 150th match for India against Afghanistan in Guwahati. Anwar also expressed his desire for Chhetri to continue playing more matches.

Scaloni hinted at departing his position after Argentina's 1-0 win against Brazil in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium in November.