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Zee and Jio in the race for 2026 FIFA WC broadcast rights in India: Reports

The deal is reportedly valued between $30-35 million and would secure access to television and digital audiences across the country for the tournament

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Portugal's confidence is further boosted by their status as reigning UEFA Nations League champions, underlining their recent success on the international stage.

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Achraf Hakimi will once again be the driving force behind Morocco's ambitions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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With four World Cup trophies to their name, Germany remain among the most successful nations in football history.

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With Thomas Tuchel now at the helm and a squad filled with some of the world's most elite talent, England arrive in North America with renewed confidence and a clear sense of purpose.

Towering statue of Pele unveiled in Guadalajara ahead of FIFA World Cup

A large statue of soccer great Pele was unveiled Thursday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his achievements with the Brazilian national team. Pele, who died at age 82 in 2022, won one of his three World Cup titles in Mexico at the 1970 edition of the tournament. "This monumental figure of this great player, who played here and scored a great goal, is a great gift to the people of Jalisco and to all visitors," Jalisco Gov. Pablo Lemus said. "Pele loved Guadalajara, and the Brazilian national team fell in love with it because the Mexican public gave them everything in 1970." The 9.5-meter-tall (31-foot) statue is located in a public square called Plaza Brazil outside the Jalisco Stadium, which hosted matches in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. For its 1970 title run, Brazil played its first-round, quarterfinal, and semifinal matches at the stadium before beating Italy in the final at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. "People who come to the Jalisco Stadium now will stop to

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Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Júnior leads a generation eager to restore Brazil's faded dominance and create its own legacy on the international stage.

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The Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against Japan, immediately facing a difficult test in their quest to finally make history.

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The Red Devils struggled to let go of several aging stars during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a decision that ultimately contributed to an early and disappointing exit.

FIFA finalises China broadcasting deal as 2026 World Cup nears kickoff

Under the newly finalised agreement, CMG has obtained exclusive media and sublicensing rights in mainland China for four major FIFA tournaments, the men's World Cups in 2026 and 2030.

FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn

FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game and at a much lower reported price than the soccer body wanted. The overall agreement with China Media Group covered the next four World Cups - two each of the men's and women's - through 2031, FIFA said in a statement. It includes the 48-team, 104-game men's tournament in North America starting on June 11 that China did not qualify for. Chinese state-affiliated media reported on Friday the 2026 World Cup rights were valued at $60 million. FIFA originally sought $300 million, Chinese media reported in recent weeks as the deadline to strike a deal drew closer. A rights deal for India has not been confirmed. "It's a real pleasure that we have found an agreement with CMG," FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom said in the soccer body's statement. He was in China this week, also for meetings with officials from the Chinese soccer federation. FIFA's leverage in China was

FIFA WC 2026: Check Spain's full schedule, squad and team preview here

Spain arrive at the World Cup with a near-perfect qualifying record, finishing with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 defeats. They scored 21 goals and conceded just 2, underlining their control at both ends.

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Argentina arrive in North America after an impressive qualification campaign, finishing with a record of 12 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.

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Missing out from their 2nd consecutive world title last time on penalties against Lionel Messi's Argentina, Les Blues are coming into this edition with another power-packed squad with them.

Carlo Ancelotti extends contract with Brazil's national team until 2030 WC

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with the team until the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian coach, who took over in May 2025, had already hinted the extension was likely and confirmed the deal in a video published by the Brazilian soccer confederation, CBF, on Thursday. The announcement comes shortly before Ancelotti reveals his Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup on Monday. "I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the first minute, I understood what football means to this country. For a year, we have been working to take the Brazilian national team back to the top of the world. But the CBF and I want more," Ancelotti said. "More victories, more time, more work. We are very happy to announce that we will continue together for another four years. We will go together until the 2030 World Cup." The former Real Madrid and AC Milan coach has had a troubled spell in Brazil so far, with many injured players and doubts as to whether his team can be a serious ...

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring Madonna-Shakira

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert. Soccer's governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said it would bring together "music and football on the biggest stage in sport for a very special cause." "Every child should have the opportunity to dream, and together we can help make that possible," he posted on Instagram. The show will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The Super Bowl is famed for its halftime show, attracting the world's biggest stars for spectacular performances. This year featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Previous headliners included Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Prin

Football WC 2026: Arizona's Tuscan ready to host Iran amid West Asia War

Iran, also known as Team Melli, is scheduled to stay in Tucson ahead of the World Cup next month, even as uncertainty remains around the broader political and security situation involving the country.

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Prasar Bharati reply on FIFA 2026 telecast

Court seeks responses on plea seeking telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026 in India, including free-to-air broadcast of key matches through Doordarshan

FIFA World Cup 2026: The big day for all 48 teams to unveil their squads

As the football World Cup is just a month away in the USA, Mexico and Canada, find out the different timelines for squad announcements for all 48 teams

World Cup out of focus: Broadcast uncertainty grows over FIFA rights

As FIFA's steep broadcasting demands threaten World Cup telecast in India, memories return of Doordarshan's role in shaping the country's football fandom