Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

FIFA president Gianni Infantino stood by his governing body’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump.

Watch: “Qualifying for the World Cup is most important for us” – Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos outlines the national team’s focus and plans on qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup, and preparing thoroughly for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held later this season to early 2026.

Colombia down Argentina, Brazil stunned in World Cup qualifiers

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay.

Vinicius says Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines

Brazilian forward Vini Jr has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on racism in stadiums.

Brazil creates King Pele Day in honor of football icon

Brazil football legend Pele will be honored in his home country by a commemorative day baptised “King Pele Day”.

Bafana up to second in WC qualifiers after Zimbabwe win

Bafana Bafana have climbed to second place in the World Cup qualification group after a 3-1 win over Zimbabwe.

New Nigeria coach Finidi demands commitment from top stars

Finidi George has demanded total commitment from his players, as he aims to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

France coach warns against underestimating Morocco before World Cup clash

France coach Herve Renard has warned his team not to take Morocco lightly as they face one of the surprise packages of the Women’s World Cup in the last 16 on Tuesday.

United States to do ‘whatever it takes’ in World Cup final rematch

Vlatko Andonovski said his United States team will do “whatever it takes” when they face the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday in a re-run of the 2019 final.

Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them

Japan all but sealed their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.