Miguel Almirón became the first footballer sent off under IFAB's new mouth-covering regulation after a VAR review during Paraguay's World Cup match against Türkiye.

HARARE – Award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States, one of the three host nations for football's biggest tournament.

NEW YORK — Social media has been flooded with claims that internet superstar IShowSpeed has outperformed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem by music icons Shakira and Burna Boy, sparking one of the biggest online debates ahead of football's biggest tournament.

HARARE – This year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup is being promoted as a landmark celebration of global football, but a new report by Amnesty International has raised concerns over potential human rights risks facing fans. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to attract millions of supporters from around the world. However, Amnesty says the experience on the ground may fall short of the inclusive and welcoming environment promised by org