Category: World Cup

Argentina will take the field in their iconic blue away kit when they face England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday after FIFA approved the reigning champions’ request. The decision has drawn plenty of attention among supporters, not only because Argentina traditionally wears its famous sky blue…

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has confirmed that referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38.

Dieperink had refereed in…

France head coach Didier Deschamps has eased concerns surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s fitness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, confirming that the captain is fully fit despite not completing the team’s latest training session. Speaking before France’s highly anticipated clash with Spain, Deschamps reassured supporters that Mbappé is ready for one of the biggest…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino recently confirmed that the global soccer governing body will discuss expanding the FIFA World Cup from 48 t…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a third-place game, continuing a tradition that has been part of the tournament for decades. While the competition expanded to 48 teams for the first time, FIFA has retained the third-place playoff, giving the semifinal losers one final opportunity to end their World Cup campaign with a victory and…

Mikel Oyarzabal has established himself as one of Spain’s most reliable and intelligent attacking players. A lifelong Real Sociedad standout and a key contributor for the Spanish national team, Oyarzabal combines leadership, clinical finishing, and versatility to consistently perform on the biggest stages. After helping Spain win UEFA Euro 2024 with the championship-winning goal, Oyarzabal…

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet, bringing together the world’s best national teams to compete for soccer’s most coveted trophy. But one question fans often ask is: Why is the FIFA World Cup held every four years? The answer lies in a combination of tradition, logistics, player welfare, and…