Top-ranked Spain and World Cup holders Argentina, the second seeds, will be drawn into opposite halves of the draw, and the same will apply to third-ranked France and world number four England.
FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semi-final stage.On…
FIFA has confirmed the 2026 World Cup pots ahead of the draw on December 5. The top four-ranked sides will be protected if they win their groups. Under this scenario, Spain (1) and Argentina (2) cannot meet until the final, the same for…
The top four ranked teams in the draw for next year’s World Cup are set to be kept apart until at least the semi-finals, FIFA has announced. The move increases the likelihood of a rematch of the classic 2022 final between Lionel Messi’s…
FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure for the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup, that will keep top the top ranking teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – separate from each other until the final rounds.
FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure for the expanded 48-team format for the 2026 World Cup, that will keep top the top ranking teams – Spain, Argentina, France and England – separate from each other until the final rounds.
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially “suspended” ban on Tuesday following a red card. The 40-year-old was sent off as…
Cristiano Ronaldo has faced a nervous wait to find out whether he would be suspended for Portugal’s first match of the 2026 World Cup, following his red card in the qualifier defeat to Ireland earlier this month, and he has now learned his…
Cristiano Ronaldo has faced a nervous wait to find out whether he would be suspended for Portugal’s first match of the 2026 World Cup, following his red card in the qualifier defeat to Ireland earli...
FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.
FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign after FIFA opted to suspend part of his disciplinary sanction following his red card against the Republic of Ireland. Naija News reports that the forward…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football