To ensure optimal preparation, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) invested 400 million pesos (around $22 million) in renovating their training center known as Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR)
The former Paris Saint-Germain and current Real Madrid star showed no ill effects from his knee injury on Thursday when he broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 win
FIFA has said that the cancellations should not be interpreted as a reduction in planning or scale. Instead, it is part of a structured process followed in the lead-up to major tournaments
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) issued a statement to clarify that production of the jerseys by kit manufacturer Puma began in August last year
The four-time World Cup champion needs to beat Northern Ireland in the playoffs next Thursday in Bergamo and then either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina away to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Iranian football authorities have said they are exploring the possibility of shifting their group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico due to safety concerns surrounding the tournament
His statement came in response to comments from Iranian officials suggesting that the national side 'cannot' participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to escalating conflict in West Asia
Rising ticket prices, dynamic pricing models, and the logistical complexity of a three-country hosting format are creating a situation where the very fans might be priced out of the experience.
With the shift to a 48-team, 12-group format, the competition appears more evenly spread, yet these two groups stand out due to their depth, unpredictability, and overall difficulty.
The last time Cristiano Ronaldo faced Lionel Messi in an international football match was back in November. 2014 when both Argentina and Portugal played an international friendly at Old Trafford.
The two contrasting results underscore the unpredictable nature of international football and highlight the vastly different trajectories of two nations.
Led by former Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic and captained by Riyad Mahrez, Algeria's qualification underscores a regional resurgence that has come to define African football's modern narrative.
