FIFA 2026

TOPSHOT - Egypt's midfielder #11 Mostafa Ziko celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

July 13, 2026

Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after World Cup draw with Egypt

Iran holds Egypt to a spirited 1-1 draw despite disrupted World Cup preparations caused by war, but missed automatic qualification. Team Melli now awaits other results, hoping to reach the knockout stage for the first time.

June 27, 2026

Football and the festival of joy: Karachi vendors stock up jerseys, scarves, shoes

Official football merchandise is out of reach for many young fans in Karachi. The Light House market fills the gap by offering affordable replica jerseys, turf shoes, socks, and scarves, providing everything needed to support a team at a lower cost.

June 18, 2026

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico with hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium, launching the biggest-ever 48-team tournament amid excitement, record revenues, ticket-price criticism and political controversy.

June 11, 2026

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (R) shoots a penalty kick during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Paris, on November 13, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Iran will boycott next week’s World Cup draw in Washington after the US denied visas to several delegation members, calling the move political. Only four officials received visas. Iran, a 2026 qualifier, informed FIFA of its withdrawal.

November 28, 2025