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Can Cristiano Ronaldo defy age to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Ronaldo will be 41 when the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, and few players have sustained the longevity to compete in the tournament at that age. Of those who have, none have won the title at that age

FIFA CWC: Monterrey advances to knockout rounds with 4-0 victory over Urawa

Monterrey scored three goals in a 10-minute span of the first half and went on to defeat the Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 and advance to the knockout rounds in the Club World Cup. Monterrey finished second in Group E behind Inter Milan, which defeated River Plate 2-0 in a simultaneous game in Seattle on Wednesday. Monterry plays Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday at Atlanta in the round of 16. The match drew just 14,312 to the 89,702-capacity Rose Bowl. Nelson Deossa ripped the ball from 35 yards out that Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa got a hand on but couldn't stop in the 30th minute to put Monterrey up 1-0. After a cooling break, Germn Berterame tucked the ball into the bottom right corner of the net to make it 2-0. Jess Corona added another goal from distance that lofted up and dropped into the goal in the 39th. Berterame added a second goal in stoppage time. The Red Diamonds had been eliminated after losses to River Plate and Inter Milan. Liga MX's Monterrey was scrappy from the st

When and where to watch FIFA Club World Cup online in India for free?

The live telecast for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will not be available in India.

Tensions with USA puts Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes on the line

With political tensions affecting logistics and fan access, FIFA may soon face difficult decisions regarding Iran's full participation in the 2026 tournament.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Inter, Dortmund go past rivals in thrilling ties

At TQL Stadium, Borussia Dortmund edged past South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in a game marked by extreme heat and momentum shifts.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Highlights: Goals galore as Juve beat Al Ain 5-0

Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceio each scored two goals and Juventus closed out the first round of the group stage in the Club World Cup with a 5-0 win against Al Ain on Wednesday night. The 36-time Italian champions opened the scoring at the 11th minute when a center from defender Alberto Costa assisted Kolo Muani's header in front of 18,161 fans, many on them wearing white and black-striped Juventus jerseys. Ten minutes later, Conceio dribbled the ball inside the penalty box and made it 2-0. Kenan Yildiz scored into the lower left corner in the 31st minute and Kolo Muani second goal four minutes into first-half stoppage time put Juventus up 4-0 at the half. Conceio scored again from a center-field kick in the 58th minute. Key momentJuventus scored three goals on Al Ain goalkeeper Rui Patrcio in the span of 20 minutes in the first half. The team had 10 first-half shots, eight of which were inside the penalty area. TakeawaysAl Ain, from the United Srab Emirates, will face a

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal live time, streaming

Real Madrid enters as one of the favorites to claim the title, placing significant expectations on new manager Alonso.

Manchester City vs Wydad FIFA Club World Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: 10-men Man City beat Wydad 2-0

Manchester City will be hoping to salvage their season with a strong FIFA Club World Cup 2025 run.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 begins, but why is it flying under the radar?

While top clubs have shown flashes of brilliance, several issues have begun to surface in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Manchester City vs Wydad live time, streaming

With Mateo Kovačić sidelined due to an Achilles injury, there's a strong chance Reijnders will line up alongside Rodri in central midfield.

Late penalty against Oman ends Palestine's 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams

An engrossing qualifying journey of 16 games and the obstacles of a war came crashing down in an instant for Oday Dabbagh and his Palestinian team. Their legacy will long continue. Players left the field in tears in the immediate aftermath at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, Jordan, last Thursday after their quest for a first appearance at a World Cup evaporated on a contentious penalty awarded deep in extra time. Fans looked on, stunned. It's very hard, Dabbagh, the team's star striker, told The Associated Press. It was massive for us to get to the next stage we prepared well, we had a positive atmosphere, and we had the fans with us. We gave everything, but it was gone in a moment. Needing to win its last three Group B games to reach the playoffs for the last two of Asia's automatic spots at the World Cup, the No. 101-ranked team in the world beat Iraq in Basra in March, Kuwait in Kuwait City on June 5. Five days later, it was leading 1-0 against Oman in Jordan in the 97t

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Inter Miami play out goalless draw with Al Ahly

In front of a packed stadium of over 60,000 fans, Messi came agonizingly close to delivering a late winner.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Special transfer window and updated player rules

FIFA had approved an exceptional transfer window from June 1 to June 10, 2025. This temporary registration period applies to all 20 member associations whose clubs are participating in the tournament.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Full list of participating teams and venues

The action kicks off with Inter Miami taking on African champions Al Ahly at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The tournament will culminate in the grand final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 full schedule, format, timings, live streaming

Now in its 21st edition, the tournament has grown significantly, featuring 32 teams competing in 63 matches across 29 days,

Azteca Stadium to feature modern amenities for FIFA World Cup 2026

A hybrid field, updated locker rooms, elevators and hospitality zones are among the new features of Azteca Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. Ollamani, the sports entertainment company that owns the stadium, also confirmed Wednesday that Azteca will reopen March 26, which will be 75 days before the start of the World Cup as Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced recently. The centerpiece of the stadium's renovation is the people who visit it. Our main objective is to substantially improve their experience in every way, stadium director Felix Aguirre said in a statement. The iconic venue closed last May for renovations ahead of next year's 48-team competition hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The 83,000-seat Azteca, which recently was renamed, will host five games including the tournament opener. It also hosted the first matches in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. Ollamani, which is affiliated with Grupo Televisa, Mexico's largest television network, also said the stadiu

U.S host cities brace for uncertainty ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Philadelphia's host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration may be among the outside events that impact next year's tournament. "There are certainly things that are happening at the national level, the international level, there are going to be geopolitical issues that we don't even know right now that are going affect the tournament next year, so we recognize that we're planning within uncertainty, Meg Kane said Monday at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders, one year and two days ahead of the tournament opener. The World Cup will be played at 16 stadiums in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year, a tournament expanded to 48 nations and 104 games. All matches from the quarterfinals on will be in the U.S., with the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Whether it's the Olympics, whether it's a World Cup, whether it's a Super Bowl, you name i

Brazil one win away from securing FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

More South American teams could qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Second-place Ecuador can do it by winning in Peru on Tuesday. Fourth-place Brazil or third-place Paraguay could secure a spot at next year's global tournament with a win in Sao Paulo as long as Venezuela loses at Uruguay. If Venezuela draws, either team could also qualify with a win if defending champion Argentina, which has already qualified, beats Colombia. The most anticipated match of the round is in Sao Paulo, where Carlo Ancelotti will make his home debut as Brazil coach. Brazil, which had a 0-0 draw with Ecuador last week, is two points behind Paraguay in the standings. Lionel Messi's Argentina takes on Colombia in Buenos Aires in a match where coach Lionel Scaloni will continue adding depth to his squad. South America's last two qualifying game days are in September. The top six teams earn direct spots for the World Cup next year in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The seventh-place team goes into an ...

China crash out of qualifiers; Uzbekistan, Jordan seal FIFA WC berths

China slumped out of World Cup contention before Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for the first time, taking advantage of Asia getting double the number of guaranteed entries at the first 48-team tournament in North America next year. Asian soccer power South Korea sealed an 11th straight appearance at the men's World Cup finals with a 2-0 win in Iraq. In a hectic night Thursday with a lot on the line, Australia scored late to edge already-qualified Japan 1-0 before China lost 1-0 in Indonesia. For Uzbekistan, a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates was enough to take the second automatic qualification spot in Group A behind Iran. With Asia now having eight guaranteed qualifiers after just four for the 2022 edition in Qatar Uzbekistan was a likely contender to step up. While most of its team plays in the domestic league, it includes a few Europe-based stars like Roma forward Eldor Shomurodov and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov. In Group B, South Korea and Jordan .

Women's World Cup to feature 48 teams starting 2031 US World Cup: FIFA

The Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday. FIFA has wanted to expand the women's tournament from 32 teams to match the men's World Cup which has 48 teams for the first time next year, when the U.S. will co-host with Canada and Mexico. The decision follows one month after FIFA president Gianni Infantino s aid it had just one candidate bidding for each of the 2031 and 2035 women's tournaments the U.S. followed by the United Kingdom. FIFA is expected to confirm these two hosts next year. Brazil will host a 32-team Women's World Cup in 2027. FIFA said the bigger, 104-game tournament with 48 teams will significantly broaden representation, offering more nations and players access to elite competition and accelerating investment in women's football worldwide. The Women's World Cup had just 16 teams as recently as the 2011 edition in Germany, 24 teams at each of the next two tournaments in Can