FIFA World Cup Articles - Page 3

Argentina managed to keep their talismanic captain, Lionel Messi, on the bench during their recent World Cup qualifier against Bolivia, thanks to a clever FIFA loophole, reported by GOAL. Despite Messi not being listed as a substitute for the match, he was able to sit on the bench due to a creative workaround. The decision […]

Argentina‘s victory over Bolivia in the World Cup qualifier was not just about the goals; it was about the unity and dedication of the team, reported by GOAL. While Lionel Messi couldn’t take the field due to injury, he still played a crucial role in the team’s success by choosing to travel with the squad […]

In a concerning development for both Argentina and Inter Miami fans, Lionel Messi‘s fitness came into question during a recent World Cup qualifier, reported by GOAL. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is already set to miss an MLS match due to international duties, may now face an uncertain period on the sidelines. Messi showcased […]

After their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador, Argentina  and Lionel Messi took a moment to reflect on their performance and the challenges that lie ahead in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, reported by GOAL. Captain Lionel Messi, whose 78th-minute free-kick proved decisive in securing the win, acknowledged the stiff competition that Argentina faces. “It was […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is facing uncertainty ahead of Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, reported by GOAL. Martinez, 25, suffered an injury to his foot during the second half of Manchester United’s recent loss to Arsenal. He was subsequently replaced by Harry Maguire. Following the game, Martinez promptly left the UK […]

Spanish La Roja soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales of sexual assault. The accusation takes place amid the kissing controversy after the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on August 20. Sources confirmed Hermoso, who claimed Rubiales kissed her on the lips without her approval, is pressing charges, per ESPN’s […]

Former Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal has made some damaging allegations on the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Qatar-based World Cup last year produced one of the most iconic world events in recent history, producing quality matches in the knockout stages. However, Van Gaal has made a stunning allegation on Argentina’s historic win. According to […]

Spain’s La Roja soccer star Aitana Bonmati has dedicated her UEFA award to her teammate Jenni Hermoso. Bonmati won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award on Thursday. Bonmati, who said she was “pissed off” in a loss to Japan, scored three goals and had two assists in the recently-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. […]

Surprisingly, the FIFA Women’s World Cup final between Spain and England on August 20 resonated well with American television viewers. In fact, the match “was the most-watched Women’s World Cup Final on American television that did not include the United States,” per APNews.com’s Joe Reedy. An audience of 2,059,000 English- and Spanish-speaking viewers in the […]

Donald Trump has sounded off on the United States women national soccer team after their surprising loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. The USWNT are the most successful team in FIFA World Cup history by a significant margin, having won it four times, including the last two. But […]

Zecira Musovic and Sweden have ended the USWNT’s dominance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in stunning fashion. The Swedes beat the Americans with a stunning 5-4 penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the next round. Musovic dropped a five-word reaction on her Instagram account in the aftermath of the historic victory.   View […]

Emotions are quite a lot for professional athletes. Being able to see their team succeed makes them get up in celebration despite nursing grueling injuries. This is exactly what happened with USMNT star Christian Pulisic during his 2022 FIFA World Cup stint. It even created a now iconic photograph. The USMNT match against Iran was […]

Lionel Messi has made a surprising revelation, stating that he would have retired from international football if Argentina had not emerged as the winners of the 2022 World Cup, reported by goal.com. In the thrilling final against France, Messi scored two goals, helping Argentina secure a 3-3 draw after extra time before triumphing in the […]

The USMNT returned to action for the CONCACAF Nations League over the past week, and ended up winning the tournament on Sunday night with a resounding 2-0 victory over Canada. Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun tallied the goals for USA as they coasted past Canada after winning a heated match with Mexico on Thursday in […]

Current U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski once criticized the USWNT, saying that during the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the program was not set up to help young players develop. Now, as the team prepares for the 2023 World Cup, the manager is sharing what the veterans on his team are passing down […]

Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer, has announced that he will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, marking the end of his international career on the global stage, reported by goal.com. Lionel Messi recently led the Argentina national team to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, securing his status as one of […]

Lionel Messi will be the subject of a new Apple TV+ documentary series. Apple+ announced today that they have ordered a four-part documentary series with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Messi. It will follow his journey through his five FIFA World Cup appearances — including the 2022 win in Qatar. In his own words, the series […]

It’s hard to believe that Taika Waititi is human. The man has multiple projects in development at a time and still finds a way to write, direct, and act. His latest directorial feature, Next Goal Wins, is set for a fall release date from Searchlight Pictures, who distributed his Oscar-winning film Jojo Rabbit in 2019, and […]

United States Women’s National Team forward Mallory Swanson has a torn left patella tendon, according to a Sunday report from the Associated Press. “Swanson was carted off the field during the first half of the United States’ 2-0 win over Ireland on Saturday with the apparent left knee injury, a blow to the national team ahead […]

The United States, Mexico, and Canada are set to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup, with the final to be played in the United States. Once a front-runner to host the final, Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles is now in jeopardy of coming up short on its bid. SoFi Stadium is in jeopardy of losing […]

For 29 days, 64 of the highest-caliber international football matches were played during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The biggest tournament in international football certainly brought out some of the most entertaining matchups and some of the most bizarre upsets the sporting world has ever seen. But FIFA wants to make the grandest […]

Lionel Messi single-handedly propelled Argentina to a World Cup title in December, winning the Golden Ball after scoring seven goals and providing three assists in the tournament, including a brace in the grand finale. That would make one think his teammates should be gifting the PSG man with a present, but it’s the other way […]

Former French forward Just Fontaine, who scored 30 goals in 21 World Cup appearances, passed away at 89, his former club Stade de Reims announced on Wednesday. “A star of French football, an outstanding striker, a legendary Reims player,” Stade de Reims wrote on Twitter. “To his family, his loved ones, the Stade De Reims sends its […]

Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” ball is set to go up for auction. Naturally, anyone who wants to get it will have to pay big. Goldin will be handling the auction, which starts on Friday. The starting bid is at $600,000 including buyer’s premium. No football fan doesn’t know about the “Hand of God” […]

Gregg Berhalter revealed he was being blackmailed during the 2022 FIFA World Cup with information regarding a 30-year-old incident involving his wife Rosalind. Now, it turns out that it was the parents of one of his own players responsible for supplying the information aimed at taking down the former USMNT manager. ESPNFC revealed Wednesday that […]

USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter made a shocking revelation on Tuesday, confessing to a more than 30-year-old altercation with his wife, Rosalind, amid an alleged attempt at blackmail during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In a shocking address via Twitter, Berhalter revealed that an individual had attempted to blackmail him during the World Cup […]

With the January transfer window quickly approaching, Chelsea is looking to make a serious splash to bolster their squad. Benfica standout Enzo Fernandez, who just starred for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, is on the Blues’ radar. According to reports from Portuguese outlet Diario Portugal, the Premier League giants have made a €130 […]

While all of Argentina continues to celebrate Lionel Messi and co.’s World Cup win in Qatar, French fans still can’t move on from the bitter defeat. Now, a campaign on French website MesOpinions is gaining traction as it petitions for the World Cup final between Argentina and France to be replayed. It cited two reasons […]

It’s no secret just how much Argentina loves Lionel Messi. After all, Messi is arguably the the greatest footballer of all time. This is so given his prolonged stretch of elite play for both club and country. For years, he has terrorized the opposition with his quick feet, pinpoint passing, and clinical finishing, claiming countless […]

Lionel Messi has stuffed the headlines of late after the GOAT led Argentina to its first World Cup title since the late, great Diego Maradona lifted the trophy in 1986. In a bizarre turn of events, however, celebrity chef Salt Bae also found his name in the news in the aftermath of Argentina’s epic win […]

The French Football Federation isn’t letting the racist and hateful comments directed towards Kylian Mbappe and other members of the France national football team just slide. For those not in the know, Mbappe and teammates Kingsley Coman and Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected to online racist abuse following France’s World Cup finals defeat to Argentina. France […]

After winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, Lionel Messi has made up his mind about his future at the club level. According to a report from Le Parisien, Messi is expected to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain through the 2023-24 season. The report indicates that Messi will not make the rumored leap to […]

The party continues in Buenos Aires after Lionel Messi and Argentina beat France to win the World Cup in Qatar. In fact, the celebration went so crazy that some fans even decided to unofficially rename a street after La Pulga. In a video that has been going viral online, a group of Argentina fans can […]

If Lionel Messi’s World Cup win with Argentina is not enough to cement his GOAT status, then his insane numbers in international competition should only solidify his case. The Argentine superstar has had generally poor luck in international competition, but he has always produced for La Albiceleste whenever he dons the white and blue jersey. […]

Lionel Messi is still feeling the joys and emotions of winning the World Cup, and he can’t help but reminisce his journey to becoming a world champion and thank all the people who were there for Argentina through the good days and the bad. On Instagram, Messi shared how it has always been his dream […]

Argentina is having quite the time at their World Cup parade on Tuesday in Buenos Aires but actually had to flee the city by helicopter because the four million fans who showed up were getting a little too wild, even trying to jump on the team bus from a bridge. But before all that happened, […]

Argentina is enjoying its World Cup parade on Tuesday in the capital city of Buenos Aires after beating France in the final on Sunday in Qatar. But, a scary situation almost happened while their bus was rolling through the streets. As you can see in the video below, Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di […]

Famous Twitch streamer xQc lost more than $500k after betting that France would win against Argentina in the World Cup. It all started when Félix Lengyel, better known for his Twitch handle xQc, bet $500k on Stake that France would win against Argentina. He was very confident that France would take the championship home. However, […]

Brazilian legend Ronaldo shared his love and admiration for Lionel Messi after the superstar led Argentina to the World Cup win against France. Messi and Argentina took down Kylian Mbappe and France in the electrifying final that ended in a penalty shootout. The Argentines took a 2-0 lead, but France came roaring back in the […]