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Canada lands strong 2026 World Cup slate despite FIFA’s cringe-worthy draw

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In fairness to Friday’s World Cup draw, lost amidst the absurdity was at least the predictable brilliance of Andrea Bocelli’s rendition of Nessun Dorma. Sadly, it opened the show meaning his powerful tones had no opportunity to salvage…

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Tunisia to play 1,000th FIFA World Cup match against Japan

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Tunisia will feature in the landmark 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history when they face Japan during the 2026 tournament. The group-stage encounter is

Cristiano Ronaldo €7 Portugal banknote goes viral ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup: Portuguese Bank forced to clarify position

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Portugal enters the tournament with one of the sport’s defining icons still at the center of attention, and the story of a supposed €7 banknote dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo quickly captivated fans worldwide.

"Our President Is An Actual Child" — Watch This Gen Z CNN Commentator Absolutely Demolish Trump For Accepting The FIFA Peace Prize

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"23 year old kid, and has a stronger spine than every single GOP politician, pundit, and voter."

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Amid Chuckles, CNN Dumps Out Early From 'FIFA Peace Prize' Presentation To Trump

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Shortly after noon on Friday, at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, President Donald Trump was presented with the first ever "FIFA Peace Prize" by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) President Gianni Infantino at the…

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Dates, venues and kick-off times for Bafana’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches confirmed

FIFA has confirmed the dates and venues for Bafana Bafana's three FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures.

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2025 AFCON: FIFA’s extra week highlights rising value of African stars in Europe

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FIFA’s decision to delay the release of African players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have opened an

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The week in pictures: Trump first winner of FIFA Peace Prize, Pope in Lebanon, Sri Lanka Floods

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US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA Peace Prize, Pope Leo XIV's three-day visit to Lebanon, Vladimir Putin's state visit to India, and the floods that affected nearly 1,600 people in several Asian countries. FRANCE 24…

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Combative and condescending Trump booed in D.C. at the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

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Tension eclipsed celebration at a Washington, D.C. viewing center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw when U.S. President Donald J. Trump—combative, condescending, and unmistakably

Why is FIFA President Gianni Infantino working so hard to court President Trump?

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FIFA needs President Trump to support the 2026 World Cup, but many view FIFA President Gianni Infantino's wooing of Trump as excessive.

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FIFA Announces Decision That Impacts Jerry Jones’ Cowboys

The AT&T Stadium is all set for the world’s biggest stage. The event promises to put the city on the global map, drawing massive crowds from all over the world. And while the stadium is no stranger to hosting major matchups, a…

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Fifa apologises for making Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach wear gloves to touch trophy

Scaloni was invited to lift the World Cup without gloves during a separate ceremony on Saturday as Fifa looked to make amends

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Wayne Gretzky gives his thoughts on Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Brady and Aaron Judge after sharing 2026 FIFA World Cup draw stage with them

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Wayne Gretzky offered a rare public glimpse into his experience on one of sport’s biggest global stages posting Saturday on Instagram after joining fellow American sports icons Shaquille O’Neal, Tom B

Cristiano Ronaldo Vs Lionel Messi At FIFA World Cup 2026? Here's How Portugal Could Face Argentina

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could meet at the next year's FIFA World Cup. Here's how

FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture list and kickoff times in full

Every FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixture and kickoff times: Thursday, June 11 Mexico vs South Africa at 3pm (21:00 GMT) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico South Korea vs TDB at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Friday) – Estadio Guadalajara,…

FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture list and kickoff times in full

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Every FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixture and kickoff times:Thursday, June 11Mexico vs South Africa at 3pm (21:00 GMT) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, MexicoSouth Korea vs TDB at 10pm (04:00...

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Ashley Cole interview: Young players only know I was half-decent because of my Fifa card

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When Ashley Cole says he went right back to the first rung of coaching at the end of his playing career, he means it: on starting six years ago he would lay out the shirts of the Chelsea Under-15s in their dressing room before matches.