ALL POSTS TAGGED "World Cup" - Page 4
Argentina
/ 366 days agoChaos and violence in stands tarnish Argentina win over Brazil
Supporters of Argentina and Brazil clashed in the stands on Tuesday during a World Cup 2026 qualifying game. Argentina players walked off the pitch as they refused to play with the chaos in the crowd. The game eventually started around 30 minutes after the intended beginning time. The defending World Cup champions emerged with a […]
Argentina
/ 367 days agoMessi World Cup memorabilia to break sports auction records
Six of the Argentina kits Messi wore during the 2022 World Cup are going up for auction. In all likelihood, the shirts will break records for the biggest bids in the history of sports auctions. Sotheby's is listing the shirts in a bundle where the bidder will receive all the kits. The bidding group expects […]
Music
/ 372 days agoUSA World Cup video 'Victory' from 1990 is a must watch
At the very start of the 1990s, something quite unusual, almost shocking, had happened. The United States had qualified for the FIFA World Cup. To celebrate and create interest for the USA at the World Cup, something not unusual for the time was created: a hip-hop music video. The United States had already been awarded […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 375 days agoEx-Portugal boss reveals post Qatar radio silence from Ronaldo
The Qatar World Cup proved to be an eventful chapter for Cristiano Ronaldo. Setting a new record by scoring in five different World Cups, Cristiano Ronaldo was subsequently released from Manchester United. Following that, he was omitted from Portugal's pivotal matches in the prestigious international tournament. Various controversies surrounded the Portuguese captain and then-head coach, […]
Australia
/ 382 days agoAustralia in running to host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
Australia is among the candidates to host the second edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. In 2025, the United States will host 32 clubs from across the world. Australia wants to be the second nation to host this tournament that is replacing the annual Club World Cup. Recently, Australia backed out of the bidding […]
World Cup
/ 384 days agoWhat are the most important soccer titles?
What's the biggest soccer honor in the world? There are plenty to choose from, and it's a popular debate amongst supporters and pundits. Is the World Cup the ultimate prize? UEFA Champions League? Club or country? One can make an argument in favor of the overall quality and prestige of various competitions. But another way […]
FIFA World Cup
/ 396 days agoMorocco pose strong 2030 World Cup Final host threat to Spain
FIFA unexpectedly revealed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as the recipients of the 2030 World Cup. To commemorate the tournament's centennial, they also announced that three matches will be hosted by Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. FIFA revealed that the combined bid from Morocco, Portugal, and Spain was the only candidate in contention to host the tournament. […]
Barcelona
/ 408 days ago2030 World Cup to offer potential relief to Barca's financial woes
For the first time, the World Cup spreads across three continents. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will all host matches in 2030. To commemorate the inaugural tournament's centennial anniversary of Uruguay 1930, South America will open the tournament. Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina will each host games. While Spain and Morocco have yet to finalize their stadium […]
FIFA
/ 410 days agoSepp Blatter calls multi-continental 2030 World Cup absurd
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter delivered fiery remarks about the idea of putting the 2030 World Cup in six different countries. Speaking to Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick the disgraced FIFA executive said it is absurd that the current FIFA bosses are splitting the competition up. He credits his frustration with the fact that a World Cup […]
FIFA
/ 412 days agoLeipzig boss slams FIFA for 'stupid' multicontinental World Cup
For the first time ever, the 2030 World Cup will be contested on three continents and in six different nations. The tournament's first three games will be hosted by Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, with the remaining fixtures spread throughout Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The suggested ideas for the event in 2030 are hard to see […]
FIFA
/ 427 days agoKroenkes unhappy with FIFA's deal for World Cup games at SoFi
SoFi Stadium's deal with FIFA to host the 2026 World Cup has apparently caused a major dispute between Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke and the international governing body. Kroenke also owns SoFi Stadium and its main tenant, the NFL's LA Rams. The USA, Mexico, and Canada will each the sixteen venues for the 23rd edition of […]
FIFA
/ 433 days agoUS cities anxious FIFA's delays may affect 2026 World Cup plans
In the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, localities around the United States have reportedly expressed mounting fears and discontent. The scale and scope of this event will rival any athletic event ever staged in the nation. For efficiency's sake, FIFA opted to take on the task of organizing the tournament's logistics in-house. It was […]
World Cup
/ 439 days agoMetLife Stadium favorite to host World Cup Final
It will be a while before the World Cup kicks off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. One of the most intriguing conflicts, though, is going to be determined before the tournament even begins. In fact, it has nothing to do with the battle on the pitch. It’s yet to be decided which American […]
Argentina
/ 442 days agoDutch captain Van Dijk defends Messi after Van Gaal controversy
The shocking allegation that Louis van Gaal made regarding Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph has caused a major uproar in the soccer community. The Netherlands, coached by Van Gaal, were eliminated in the Quarter-Finals by the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and Argentina. December 10, 2022, was the date of their matchup when in a nail-biter, […]
FIFA
/ 447 days agoSaudi Arabia wants to host 2034 World Cup in summer
Saudi Arabia is already working on a way to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Following the vast investment into the domestic game via the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the nation are now focusing on the World Cup bid. According to a report by The Times, the Middle Eastern nation is currently attempting to gain […]