Iran and South Korea were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic conclusion to the race for the final third-place qualification spots, joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out on the Round of 32. Iran looked set to progress when Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored a stoppage-time goal to give his side a 3-2…
Brazil will take on Japan in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side eager to avenge a painful defeat suffered less than a year ago. The five-time world champions were stunned 3-2 by Japan in a friendly in Tokyo in October 2025, despite holding a two-goal advantage. Japan scored…
Japan secured a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after battling to a 1-1 draw with Sweden in their final Group F match in Arlington, Texas. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki played a decisive role in the result, producing four saves, including two crucial stops in stoppage time, to ensure Japan claimed the point they…
FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), officials confirmed on Thursday, effectively barring Nepal from participating in international football competitions. Nepal, ranked 175th in the men’s FIFA world rankings, also has a women’s team placed 88th globally. In a letter to ANFA, FIFA said the decision was taken due to “undue interference by…
South Korea’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a bold selection decision failed to pay off in a crucial Group A clash against South Africa. Head coach Hong Myung-bo surprised many by leaving captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup, marking the first time the veteran…
Qatar’s FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after the group stage, following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina that left Julen Lopetegui’s side at the bottom of Group B with just one point from three matches. Despite the early exit, many supporters in Doha expressed pride in the team’s efforts and remained…
Despite facing a powerful France side and difficult weather conditions in Philadelphia, Iraq’s supporters remained proud of their team’s efforts at the FIFA World Cup. The fans showed their appreciation at the final whistle, rising to applaud the players after a spirited display. Even with Iraq trailing by three goals in the closing stages, the…
Jordan became the first Asian team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Algeria in Group J. The World Cup debutants made a promising start and took the lead in the first half through Nizar Al Rashdan, raising hopes of keeping their qualification chances alive. However, Algeria…
Spain responded strongly after their opening draw by securing an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Lamine Yamal making an instant impact on his return to the starting lineup. After being held to a surprise goalless draw by World Cup debutants Cape Verde in their first match, Spain began brightly…
Japan delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Estadio BBVA on Saturday, setting new national and continental records at the FIFA World Cup. The emphatic win marked Japan’s largest-ever margin of victory at the tournament and the biggest World Cup triumph achieved by an Asian nation. The result moved the Samurai Blue closer to…
