New Delhi: Argentina’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were overshadowed by an alleged security breach that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet distributed before Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The sensitive information was…
2026 FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest tournament in football history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries. It will also be the most profitable. FIFA has approved a record financial package worth $871 million for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico,…
New Delhi: Over the years, football fans have been trying all kinds of methods to predict the winners of the World Cup. Some trusted expert opinion, others believed in superstition, and many still remember Paul the Octopus, who became famous for correctly predicting the outcome of a match during the 2010 World Cup.Now, a group…
Somalia’s centre, Omar Artan, faces the players after referee calls a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final football match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco. (AP Photo) Somali referee Omar Ertan, who was to become the first official from his country to officiate at a…
Referee Omar Artan, center, Somalia (AP Photo) Somalia referee Omar Ertan received an emotional welcome after returning to Mogadishu on Wednesday, having been selected despite being denied entry to the United States. FIFA World Cup.Orton was on course to make history as Somalia’s first referee to oversee matches at the World Cup. The highly respected…
Lionel Messi (screen grab) Lionel Messi Resting any lingering concerns about his fitness on Tuesday, he marked his return from injury with a goal as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match. FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who was ruled out on May 24 after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor left…
FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP) There is no other sporting event in the world that enjoys such a fast pace for the main event. Thus the ‘beautiful game’ has a universal appeal FIFA World Cup. However, the 2026 edition, which featured 48 teams for the first time, has struggled to keep up with the trend….
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s bid to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez ended in disappointment after their city rivals had a €150 million bid rejected.The Spanish giants confirmed the bid in an official statement on Tuesday, announcing what would have been the biggest transfer…
FIFA World Cup 2026: What needs to go right for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to meet A record-breaking sixth FIFA World Cup for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could finally offer what soccer has never seen before: a World Cup clash between the game’s defining rivals. Argentina and Portugal both arrived in North…
Mexican President Claudia Schönbaum has ordered federal employees in Mexico City to work from home and suspend classes at educational institutions on June 11 to help ease traffic congestion during the opening events of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The decree aims to improve traffic movement and road safety as Mexico City prepares to host the…