Infantino calls emergency FIFA meeting as pressure mounts
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the organisation’s abandoned plan to bring private investment into a company responsible for running its tournaments.
Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show as organizers confirmed Wednesday that the entire musical performance will last 11 minutes.
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World Cup 2026: 9 coaches lose jobs after elimination [Full List]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already brought major changes on the sidelines, with nine national team coaches leaving their positions after their countries were knocked out of the tournament.
France vs Morocco: We must be more efficient in attack — Deschamps
According to Reuters, Deschamps said France’s potent attack must make better use of its chances despite scoring a tournament-leading 14 goals ahead of the last-eight clash.
France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
Olise, who has been one of the tournament’s standout stars, was booked in the final minutes of the bad-tempered clash against Paraguay in Philadelphia after an altercation with Matias Galarza.
Henderson rejoins England’s World Cup squad after surgery on broken arm
The injury has ruled the former Liverpool F.C. captain out of the remainder of the World Cup, although he will stay with Thomas Tuchel’s squad in a leadership role.
