The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was touted as a landmark expansion. However, it's now seen as a stark warning, with FIFA, under President Gianni…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup culminates in a thrilling final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, as defending champions Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, take on European champions…
Witness the incredible moment Lionel Messi and Argentina defied elimination, staging a historic 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after trailing…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has reached the thrilling Round of 16. This edition marks a historic milestone for African football,…
Bafana Bafana made history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, reaching the knockout stages for the first time and exceeding expectations. This achievement, including qualification ahead…
Thapelo Maseko's solitary goal against South Korea has etched his name in history, as Bafana Bafana qualify for the last 32 knockout stages of the 2026 Fifa World Cup for the…
South Africa is erupting with joy as Bafana Bafana achieve the impossible, advancing to the FIFA World Cup knockout phase. After decades of heartbreak, this moment feels like a…
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the record books, becoming the first man to score in six different FIFA World Cups. This milestone is a testament to the Portuguese…
At 38, Lionel Messi is rewriting history at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, silencing doubters with five goals in two matches, including a hat-trick and a record-breaking brace. He's…
As South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, navigates the 2026 Fifa World Cup in North America, the permutations for advancement from Group A are razor-sharp and unforgiving.…
The 2026 Fifa World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is already facing significant challenges. Incidents like the robbery of the England national team and…
Climate change is increasing the likelihood that players will face heat conditions linked to reduced performance at nearly every match in the 2026 World Cup, according to new…
The FIFA World Cup begins on 11 June 2026, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States—the first time the tournament has been shared by three countries. It opens, however,…
The current squad stands out as one of the most impressive in recent memory. Its strength draws heavily from the domestic powerhouse clubs
The journey from a solitary representative in 1934 to unprecedented representation in 2026 is a measure of the continent’s long but undeniable march towards footballing recognition
Around this time 15 years ago, the entire nation was getting very excited about hosting the first-ever – and to this date, the only – FIFA World Cup to be held in Africa.…
Competition organisers risk accusations of sportswashing when partnering with companies such as Toyota and TotalEnergies
FIFA’s limitations have resulted in football becoming more boring and predictable
Our reporters choose their favourite memories from a frenetic few days in Qatar
After the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Fifa set up a human rights panel with the intention of stopping abuse and exploitation
