Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
March 25, 2024 | 15:19
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.
Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semis
August 11, 2023 | 11:26
Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
Thanh Nha among six young Asian stars to watch at World Cup
July 21, 2023 | 11:32
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected striker Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha of the Vietnamese women's team as one of six young Asian stars who could have a breakout tournament.
Vietnam must fix problems prior to World Cup
July 13, 2023 | 17:11
Coach Mai Duc Chung highlighted Vietnam's weak spots in the recent friendly match against New Zealand and asked his players to quickly fix problems prior to their World Cup campaign.
Top 10 international events in 2022
January 02, 2023 | 22:12
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, central banks raising interest rates, the global population reaching 8 billion, and the World Cup in Qatar are among the top stand-out international events in 2022.
FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026
December 19, 2022 | 15:38
Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.
Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win
December 19, 2022 | 15:29
Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.
Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
December 19, 2022 | 15:24
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.
France set up World Cup final with Argentina
December 15, 2022 | 12:05
France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday.
Messi World Cup magic: Pakistani neighbourhood goes mad for Argentina
December 14, 2022 | 14:30
Thousands of Pakistanis in a Karachi neighbourhood once synonymous with gang violence and poverty will mass together to roar on Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia
December 13, 2022 | 16:33
Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.
France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane
December 13, 2022 | 16:24
France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise package Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
FIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants
December 08, 2022 | 12:46
FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter-finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air
December 08, 2022 | 12:41
Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semis
December 08, 2022 | 12:33
Brazil head into Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar's return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16.
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