Articles tagged with "Football"

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Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

5 DAYS AGO

Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup defeat

Cape Verde national football team receives a rousing welcome at Paria airport, with thousands turing up to greet the team which returned home after a slim defeat to Argentine in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

6 DAYS AGO

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

Iran's Forward #23 Ramin Rezaeian celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during an international friendly football match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, May 29, 2026, as part of Iran's preparation for the up

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

The Iranian team is due to fly from Turkey to Spain on Saturday before traveling on to their base camp in Mexico, which has issued visas to the squad.

June 5, 2026

Alaba to leave Real Madrid after five years

Austrian defender David Alaba will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires, Los Blancos said Friday.

May 22, 2026

Workers install the pitch at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 7, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

The call comes after Canada refused entry to the federation's chief last month before the FIFA Congress because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); Conditions include visas being granted and respect for the national team staff, the team's flag and its national anthem during the tournament, as well as demands for high security at airports, hotels, and routes to the stadiums.

May 9, 2026

Pakistan secure biggest-ever win, beat Turks and Caicos 8-0

Claims biggest-ever international win with dominant 8-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands in FIFA Series opener.

April 9, 2026

Pakistan secure biggest-ever win, beat Turks and Caicos 8-0

Claims biggest-ever international win with dominant 8-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands in FIFA Series opener.

April 9, 2026

Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Iran's football federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East.

March 17, 2026