K-pop sensation BTS has sparked massive excitement online after being announced as one of the headline performers for FIFA first-ever World Cup final halftime show. The globally renowned South Korean group will perform alongside international music icons Shakira and Madonna at the landmark event, scheduled for July 19 during the FIFA World Cup final. The […]
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Iran to Compete in FIFA World Cup Despite Tensions
Iran has confirmed its participation in the FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States. Iran’s sports authorities made the announcement. Officials said the national football team is fully prepared for the tournament. Therefore, Iran will take part despite earlier political tensions. The Iranian Ministry of Sports stated that all necessary arrangements have […]
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup
Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their UEFA play-off final. Read More: FIFA reveals 48-team World Cup 2026 draw The match, played in Zenica, ended 1-1 after extra time before Bosnia secured a 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Despite taking an early […]
Curaçao Becomes Smallest Nation to Qualify for FIFA World Cup
The Caribbean island nation of Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. With a population of just 156,000 people, Curaçao achieved this milestone after finishing first in their qualifying group. This remarkable achievement is being celebrated worldwide as a major step in football history, marking […]
FIFA World Cup: Neymar suffers ankle sprain in Brazil win
Brazil captain Neymar suffered a sprained ankle in his team’s World Cup win over Serbia on Thursday and faces a medical assessment in the next 48 hours, the national team doctor said after the match. Doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazilian superstar suffered the injury after a collision with his opponent. Neymar was substituted in […]
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
Thousands of empty seats told the sad story as Qatar’s long-awaited World Cup debut ended in a bad case of stage fright on Sunday. Long before the final whistle at the spectacular Bedouin tent-inspired Al Bayt Stadium, the host nation’s fans among the 67,372 crowd had started heading for the exits. The exodus began soon […]
FIFA WC 2022: when is the opening ceremony and who is performing?
Here’s what you need to know about the opening ceremony of the November 20 – December 18 FIFA WC in Qatar: When will the opening ceremony take place? The opening ceremony of the World Cup will take place on Sunday, before the opening Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The ceremony is scheduled […]
FIFA: Messi, Neymar and Mbappe – PSG trio set for WC rivalry in Qatar
There is a thread that connects the three leading favourites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday. Brazil, Argentina and holders France have been cited as the main contenders for good reason, not least because of the identity of their star players. Lionel Messi captains an Argentina team on a 36-game unbeaten […]
FIFA World Cup in numbers: A tournament to outspend them all
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the most compact in history, staged in the smallest-ever host country. But by most other measures, Qatar’s football extravaganza will outstrip all previous World Cups. France 24 takes a look at a tournament unlike any other, in 10 key figures. At 220 billion euros, according to finance consultancy firm Front […]
FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia offers multiple visas for football fans
Saudi Arabia will offer multiple-entry visas to fans at the Qatar World Cup, officials said on Thursday, as neighbouring Gulf countries look to reap benefits from the competition. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for electronic visas, the […]