ANALYSIS: Fifa world cup - Global Impact

World Cup 2026

Iranian football officials hold first face-to-face meeting with FIFA’s president since start of US-Israel war on Iran.

Italian men’s football has struggled recently, in contrast with other Italian teams.

Days after missing out on World Cup 2026 spot, Italy are warned that their cohosting of Euro 2032 could be in doubt.

Italy’s sport minister says football federation boss should step down after national team loses playoff to Bosnia.

A breakdown of the teams and groups of the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US after the final playoffs.

Turkiye secure a return to football’s biggest tournament for the first time since 2002, when they finished third.

Pre-World Cup friendly in Spain marred by racist and anti-Muslim chants by the home fans.

Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.

Plea comes hours after sheriff’s report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week’s crash.