Scotland has clinched automatic qualification for the World Cup, marking a historic return to the tournament for the first time since 1998. In a thrilling match at Hampden Park, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean emerged as heroes, scoring crucial goals during stoppage time to secure a 4-2 victory over ten-man Denmark. This match was not... Continue Reading →
Cristiano Ronaldo achieves a historic milestone by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifiers. In a thrilling World Cup Qualifier match against Hungary, Portugal faced an unexpected challenge early on. The home team surged ahead within the first ten minutes, executing a well-coordinated play that resulted in an impressive goal, leaving Portugal to... Continue Reading →
Cape Verde has made history by becoming the second-smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, following an impressive 3-0 victory over Eswatini in their recent match. This decisive win not only secured them a spot in the 2026 finals but also allowed the Blue Sharks to take the top position in their qualifying group,... Continue Reading →
UEFA is anticipated to convene a special virtual executive committee meeting next week, a gathering that could potentially result in Israel being suspended from participating in European football at both national and club levels. The background to this development is complicated, as the majority of matches for the upcoming 2026 World Cup will occur in... Continue Reading →
Could we imagine a World Cup devoid of Spain? If Israel were to participate, this scenario could actually unfold. This notion was suggested by Patxi Lopez, the spokesperson for the Socialist Group in Congress, who remarked that βat the appropriate time,β the possibility of Spain abstaining from the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be taken... Continue Reading →
FIFA has announced a significant expansion of the Women's World Cup, increasing the number of participating teams from 32 to 48. This change will take effect starting with the 2031 edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to be held in the United States. The expansion reflects FIFA's commitment to fostering the growth of women's... Continue Reading →
Former Argentine international Luis Galvan has sadly passed away at the age of 77, as confirmed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). His death represents a profound loss for the football community, particularly in Argentina, where GalvΓ‘n is celebrated as a significant part of the nationβs rich football heritage. GalvΓ‘n was a proud member of... Continue Reading →
Mats Hummels, the 36-year-oldΒ World Cup-winning German defender, has announced his retirement from professional football at the end of this season. His contract withΒ AS RomaΒ expires in June, marking the end of an 18-year career filled with accolades and memorable moments. Hummels, born inΒ Bergisch Gladbach,Β Germany, rose through the ranks ofΒ Bayern Munich's youth system, making his first-team debut... Continue Reading →
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are poised to host the Women's World Cup in 2035, following the confirmation from FIFA president Gianni Infantino that their joint bid is the only valid submission received for the tournament. This development has reignited enthusiasm for football across the home nations, marking a significant moment not only for... Continue Reading →
The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzan, has publicly announced Spain's intention to bid for the 2035 Womenβs World Cup. This follows the successful bid for the 2030 men's tournament in collaboration with Portugal and Morocco. The plan for the 2035 event is expected to follow a similar structure to that... Continue Reading →
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