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FIFA considering moving World Cup kick-off times for Mexico-England, Brazil-Norway
There are concerns over extreme weather impacting Sunday’s Mexico-England game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where one World Cup match has already been disrupted. Carl Recine / Getty Images FIFA is considering bringing forward the kick-off time of England’s World Cup round-of-16 game against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Sunday’s game is currently slated…
50 European lawmakers urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump peace prize
FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize” to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, on December 5, 2025, in Washington. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP Fifty members of the European Parliament have urged FIFA’s ethics committee to investigate their president Gianni Infantino for awarding a ‘peace prize’ to US President Donald Trump. The MEPs…
Bayern sign Germany defender Brown on six-year deal
Paraguay’s midfielder #10 Miguel Almiron and Germany’s defender #18 Nathaniel Brown fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images j Bayern Munich…
Julian Nagelsmann Quits As Germany Coach After World Cup Exit
Germany crashed out in a penalty shootout to Paraguay in Boston on Monday after the match ended 1-1 at the end of extra time. It was the first time the Germans had lost on penalties a World Cup. Germany’s head coach Julian Nagelsmann gives a press conference at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June…
David v Goliath As Cape Verde Face Messi’s Argentina At World Cup
So far, five of the nine African teams in the last 32 have been eliminated, with South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo and Algeria all heading for the exit. Only Morocco have made it through to the last 16. Supporters of Cape Verde’s national football team react as they watch the 2026…
Spain Surge Past Austria To Reach World Cup Last 16
The win — which could have been by a greater margin, with a disallowed goal and a free kick off the woodwork — sets up a tantalising round-of-16 clash with either Portugal or Croatia. Spain’s defender #12 Pedro Porro celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Spain’s midfielder #15 Alex Baena during the 2026 World…
England Face DR Congo Test As USA Prepare For World Cup Moment
Two European powerhouses — Netherlands and Germany — have already been ejected from the tournament, and England do not want to be next. England’s forward #09 Harry Kane (C) and teammates take part in a MD-1 training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between England and Ghana at Swope Soccer Village…
Mexico Beat Ecuador To Break 40-Year World Cup ‘Curse’
Tuesday’s win means Mexico are now unbeaten in 10 World Cup games at the Azteca and will fancy their chances against England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16. Mexico’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City…
Sweden Face France’s Attacking Firepower At World Cup
France came into the World Cup as one of the leading contenders to win the trophy, following their triumph in 2018 and defeat on penalties to Argentina in the 2022 final. France’s forward #07 Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammate forward #07 Ousmane Dembele during the 2026 World Cup Group…
Germany Questions Footballing Identity After Another World Cup Failure
Since beating Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in 2014, Germany have not only been unable to win an elimination match at the tournament, but they have also failed to keep a clean sheet. Germany’s players reacts during the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and…
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