World Cup

World Cup

Leo Messi. Photo: Collected

Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who missed the 2022 World Cup through injury, returned for his second finals after being ​part of Argentina's squad in Russia in 2018 without making an ​appearance.

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High transport costs frustrate World Cup fans in US host cities

People look at a replica of the World Cup trophy as they visit the 'Epic Album' exhibition, the biggest football exhibition in Latin America that contains relics of legends such as Ronaldo, Cruyff, Pele and a collection of Mexican national team t-shirts, as the 2026 Fifa World Cup approaches in Mexico at the Museo Yancuic, in Mexico City, Mexico, on 15 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

5 stars ready to light up the World Cup

Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad after injury struggles

Neymar included in Brazil's World Cup squad after injury struggles

A graphic illustration displays Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo alongside the official logos of six consecutive Fifa World Cup tournaments from 2006 to 2026. Photo: BSS

The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup

BCB announces women's squad for T20 World Cup

BCB announces women's squad for T20 World Cup

Fans walk near Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Estadio Banorte, on the day of a friendly match between the national teams of Mexico and Portugal held to mark the stadium's inauguration, as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup

In the 67-second video, Shakira appears on the pitch at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Screengrab/Shakira's verified Facebook page

Shakira teases new World Cup song 'Dai Dai'

The New York/New Jersey's FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, US, May 18, 2023.

World Cup viewing in doubt for millions of fans in India and China

A drone view of Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium, as renovations continue ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 26, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Diego Delgado/File Photo

Fan dies in fall at Mexico City stadium reopening

People from different civil organizations play soccer matches on a major urban highway to protest against the reopening of Azteca Stadium, officially renamed Banorte Stadium, on the day of a friendly match between the national teams of Mexico and Portugal held to mark the stadium's inauguration, as Mexico prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup 'dispossession'

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World Cup uncertainty: Trump says he doesn’t care whether Iran competes

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U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh, India captains avoid handshakes at toss