The 48-team FIFA Women’s World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament by one week. FIFA World Cup | women football | FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA approves expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 teams starting with 2031 edition

37-year-old Messi, who will turn 39 during the next World Cup and 38 in two months, has been in super form this season playing for Inter Miami in US-based MLS. Football Sports

Argentina star Lionel Messi's big revelation on playing in FIFA World Cup 2026, says 'I would lie if...'

Indian men's football team head coach, Igor Stimac has claimed that the upcoming World Cup qualifier match against Kuwait could change the 'careers' of his players.

India coach Igor Stimac claims World Cup qualifier match vs Kuwait ‘could change careers’

FIFA World Cup winner Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63, his former club Kaiserslautern said on Tuesday.

Germany’s 1990 World Cup winner Andreas Brehme passes away at 63, says club

Rights group Amnesty International on Thursday (Nov 16) accused Qatar of "continuing failure" on workers' rights as the first anniversary of the Gulf state's hosting of the 2022 World Cup approached.

A year after World Cup, worker abuse continues in Qatar, claims Amnesty International

Lionel Messi, on Monday (Oct 30), claimed his eighth Ballon d'Or award on the stage of the Chatelet Theatre in Paris whereas Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

Will Lionel Messi carry on till 2026 FIFA WC? Argentina legend reacts after eighth Ballon d'Or award

FIFA's decision to host the 2030 World Cup across six countries on three continents could lead to issues in sporting integrity, England manager Gareth Southgate said.

Football: England manager Gareth Southgate 'not a fan' of 2030 FIFA World Cup format

Lionel Messi, who has joined Inter Miami after his exit from Paris Saint Germain (PSG), has slammed his previous club for failing to acknowledge his World Cup win.

'Did not get any recognition for winning FIFA World Cup': Lionel Messi slams former club PSG

Chelsea star Lauren James scored twice as European champions England swept past shellshocked China 6-1 and into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Tuesday to set up a clash with Nigeria.

England thump China 6-1 to ease into FIFA World Cup last 16 as group winners

Football superstar and Argentina's world cup-winning captain Lionel Messi's latest Instagram story has set the internet ablaze with rumours of him possibly playing in the next FIFA World Cup.

Football: Lionel Messi's Instagram story fuels speculations of him playing in next FIFA World Cup

European champions England stood on the brink of the Women's World Cup last 16 after a Lauren James cracker in the sixth minute gave them a 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday.

Football: England beat Denmark to stand on verge of FIFA World Cup last 16

Portugal's Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and set up the other in a 2-0 win over fellow Women's World Cup debutants Vietnam, sending the Southeast Asian side out of the tournament at Waikato Stadium on Thursday.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 for first win in mega event

An accurate toe-poke by forward Adriana Leon coupled with a touch of fortune allowed Canada to secure a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday, their first of this year's Women's World Cup, in wet and windy conditions at Perth Oval.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Canada find their feet in 2-1 win over gutsy Ireland; Irish team eliminated

Spain underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites when they became one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women's World Cup knockouts with a 5-0 win over Zambia in their second Group C encounter on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup: Five-star Spain cruise into knockouts with big win over Zambia

Forward Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party with a stunning 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup Group A clash on Tuesday.

Women's World Cup 2023: Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with Wellington win

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty to help Nigeria secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada in their Women's World Cup opener on Friday in a result that threw the group wide open.

Women's WC: Christine Sinclair denied as Nigeria hold Canada to valuable 0-0 draw

Tennis icon and legend Roger Federer has penned a heartfelt letter to football great Lionel Messi after being named the among100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

'Thank you, Leo' - Roger Federer pens heartfelt tribute to Messi named among 100 most influential people

World Cup champion Lionel Messi expressed remorse over his actions during the World Cup quarterfinals, including wild celebrations and gestures towards Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal.

Argentina great Lionel Messi expresses regret over his actions in Qatar World Cup QFs vs Netherlands

Every SRKian waits for King Khan's #AskSrk session, and on Saturday, fans got lucky as the 'Pathaan' actor took some time to chat with his die-hard fans. During the 'Ask SRK' interaction, the actor spoke about many things and gave some witty replies to his fans.

Best replies from Shah Rukh Khan's AskSRK session - from Fifa world cup to 'Pathaan'

Brazil bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with a loss in the quarter-finals versus Croatia. Leading 1-0 before the end of the final extra time, it looked like the Neymar-starrer would edge past the 2018 runners-up but a shocking twist in the tale awaited them.

FIFA WC 2022: Brazil star Neymar acknowledges Indian fans for installing his giant cutout in Kerala

Lionel Messi was at his best as he guided Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, in Qatar, as the 2014 runners-up beat Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14).

Lionel Messi's splendid run & assist goes viral during Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in FIFA WC SF - Watch

Abdulrahman Fahad al-Thani, a 16-year-old member of Qatar’s royal family, went viral on Chinese social media for his animated facial expression during a football World Cup match.

'Cute' expressions of young Qatari royal go viral, netizens in China call him 'dumpling wrapper prince'

There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16: From qualified teams, schedule to live telecast - All you need to know

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said that Cristiano Ronaldo's availability is still in question for their closing Group H match against South Korea on Friday. The 37-year-old Portugal captain missed Wednesday's practice and stayed at the gym to do recovery and specific exercises and, with his team already through to the knock-out stages, he could be rested against South Korea even if fit.

Unsure if Cristiano Ronaldo will play South Korea match, says coach Fernando Santos

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