Australia put on a defensive masterclass as they beat Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver in the final opening Group D match.
As the 2026 World Cup kicked off on 11 June across North America, U.S. visa restrictions and travel policies have made it impossible for supporters, football officials and even a FIFA-appointed referee to attend. It's raised a lot of questions about access to such a high-profile global event.
Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a dramatic World Cup opener in Mexico City, where three players were sent off.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 8 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.
Mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in Mexico's capital just eight days before the first World Cup match kicks off on 11 June.
As the World Cup kick-off approaches, teams from across the globe arrive with contrasting narratives, some seeking redemption, others chasing history, and a few hoping simply to belong.
FIFA has confirmed that Iran has moved its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
Thousands of fans turned out in Iran's capital Tehran for a massive farewell ceremony on Wednesday night for their national football team, wishing them success before their departure for the World Cup 2026 matches co-hosted by the United States and Mexico.
Türkiye secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1–0 away victory over Kosovo in the European qualifying play-off final, ending a 24-year absence from the tournament.
Tehran’s envoy in Mexico Abolfazi Pasandideh has called on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to change its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to Mexico.
Tehran has protested to Washington because of the travel ban on its football team delegation as well as Iranian fans who would like to travel to the United States for the upcoming World Cup matches in 2026.
Cadillac is gearing up to make its debut in Formula One in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the growing presence of U.S. companies in global sports.
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched on Tuesday through the northern Italian city of Udine ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, ending their mostly peaceful rally with clashes involving police.
Chelsea clinched the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking forward to his team's Gold Cup final against Mexico, viewing it as possibly their last opportunity to play under real pressure before the FIFA World Cup next year.
Uzbekistan and Jordan secured historic World Cup berths for the first time on Thursday, while South Korea confirmed their place and Australia edged closer in Asia's qualification campaign for the 2026 tournament in North America.
Azerbaijan has been selected to host the 2026 European Championship and World Cup in Ski Mountaineering, marking a significant step in the development of winter sports in the country.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of participating teams to 48 starting from the 2031 edition.
FIBA Europe has announced that the FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2025 will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, from August 8-16, 2025. The Georgian Basketball Federation was announced as a host.
FIFA announced that the winners of this year’s 32-team Club World Cup, set to take place in the U.S. from June 14 to July 13, will receive up to $125 million in prize money, as part of a total prize pool of $1 billion for the tournament.
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