Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

Watch: Behind the scenes with Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana train ahead of their international friendly with Zambia on Saturday.

Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup?

The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw

FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world soccer’s governing body said.

Germany recall Sane, hand El Mala debut

Leroy Sane has been recalled and Said El Mala received a first call-up to Germany’s 25-man squad for the November World Cup qualifiers, coach Julian Nagelsmann announced Thursday.

Watch: Is Messi ready for another World Cup?

Lionel Messi talks more on his Inter Miami contract extension and whether he’ll defend Argentina’s FIFA World Cup title in America in 2026.

Messi: ‘It’s extraordinary to be in a World Cup’

Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year’s World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true.

Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first WC qualification

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time.

‘FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.

‘PSL clubs’ CAF semifinal runs strengthened Bafana’ – Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane has hailed South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup and highlighted the growing impact of domestic clubs’ continental experience as a decisive factor behind the national team’s success.