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Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is gradually taking shape in its knockout phase as several national teams have officially secured their places in the Round of 32 following strong performances in the group stage. With the tournament adopting its expanded 48-team format, the qualification system allows the top......

Morocco and Brazil close in on World Cup knockout stage qualification

Morocco and Brazil are on the verge of securing their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the group phase approaches its decisive final round. Both teams enter their last group matches with qualification firmly within reach. Morocco will face Haiti, while Brazil takes on Scotland......

Lionel Messi becomes the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history

Lionel Messi has added another remarkable chapter to his legendary football career by becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. The Argentine star reached a historic milestone during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking his total tally to 17 goals across six tournament appearances.......

FIFA faces criticism over environmental impact of expanding world cup tournaments

FIFA is facing increasing scrutiny over the environmental footprint of its expanding World Cup tournaments, as concerns grow about rising carbon emissions linked to global travel and the frequent use of private jets by officials, celebrities, and high-profile attendees. Environmental groups and academic......

Achraf Hakimi leads Morocco into a new era of World Cup ambition

As Morocco prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Achraf Hakimi stands at the heart of a national team that has transformed from an outsider into a genuine contender on the international stage. Four years after Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, expectations surrounding......

World Cup 2030: Morocco and Spain compete to host the final

A growing rivalry has emerged between Morocco and Spain over the right to host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2030, as preparations intensify for the historic tournament jointly organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. Both countries are actively lobbying football’s governing body, FIFA, to......

Deschamps closes in on historic World Cup coaching record

France head coach Didier Deschamps is on the verge of adding another remarkable achievement to his already distinguished football career as he leads Les Bleus through what is expected to be his final major international tournament. Having guided France since 2012, Deschamps has become one of the most......

2026 World Cup: Iran Takes FIFA to Task Over Discriminatory Restrictions

The Iranian Football Federation has announced its intention to file an official complaint with FIFA, denouncing organizational conditions that it deems unfavorable to its national team during the 2026 World Cup. This action comes amid rising tensions surrounding the Iranian team's participation in the......

Iran urges FIFA to ban opposition flags from World Cup stadiums

Iran’s football federation has called on FIFA to ensure that only the country’s official national flag is displayed inside stadiums during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid concerns that members of the Iranian diaspora may use matches to express political opposition to the government. The request......