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FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation for Islamophobic chants

FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings ⁠against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over Islamophobic and xenophobic ‌chants during a friendly between ‌Spain and Egypt on ‌March 31st, the global football ‌body said on Tuesday.

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Cedric Bakambu calls for DR Congo peace after FIFA World Cup qualification

DR Congo national team striker Cedric Bakambu has pleaded with the Central African nation to use the national team’s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a tool to unite the nation and end the war in the East.

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Iran awaiting FIFA response on venue relocation before making World Cup decision

undefined Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once ⁠they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country's Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said.

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Football fashion icons: The 10 best FIFA World Cup kits of all time

In 96 years of the FIFA World Cup, we have seen some of the best football kits ever made. Between 1930 and 2022, exactly 1,000 shirts were designed for FIFA World Cup participants. But what is the best kit ever worn at a FIFA World Cup? Flashscore finds out.

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Charles Akonnor rules himself out of contention to replace Otto Addo as Ghana coach

Ghanaian legend and current Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has ruled himself out of contention to succeed Otto Addo as the head coach of Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Nightmare for Jerdy Schouten: PSV star out for World Cup with ACL injury

PSV captain Jerdy Schouten has been ruled out for the rest of the season and the upcoming FIFA World Cup after picking up a severe knee injury in Saturday's game against FC Utrecht, the club have confirmed.

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Arsene Wenger's daylight offside rule tested in Canadian league opener

Canadian soccer took centre stage in a FIFA experiment on Saturday as the country’s top-flight ⁠league began testing a “daylight” offside rule aimed at speeding up play and encouraging attacking football.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ivory Coast’s Fae fires warning to Germany and reveals selection headache

Head coach Emerse Fae has expressed confidence that Ivory Coast national can compete strongly against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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From Mbappe to Klose: Every Golden Boot winner in FIFA World Cup history

The Golden Boot is given to the top scorer at a World Cup. It is an award that has been awarded to some of the greatest goal scorers football has ever seen, and it has a long history.

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Ronaldo, Messi, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe join forces for World Cup LEGO promotion

With just a few months left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four of the biggest names in football, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina's Lionel Messi, and Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, have joined forces for a LEGO promotion.

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Everything you need to know about FIFA Women’s Series coming to Kenya

After the curtains came down for the men’s 2026 FIFA Series, the action will return with the FIFA Women’s Series with Kenya set to host the inaugural tournament together with four national teams at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.

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Canadian domestic football entering a big year as the world comes to the north

Football in Canada will forever change as the FIFA World Cup heads to the North American nation for the very first time, while we are just days away from the Canadian Premier League and Premier Soccer Leagues Canada getting underway.

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Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket

Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.

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Winners and Losers: Italy miss out on World Cup again as Gyokeres delivers for Sweden

The final week of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided not only answers, but also tears. Fans of the Czech Republic, Sweden or Turkey may have wept with happiness, while the bitterness of Poland's defeat can at most be dampened by the fact that there are even bigger teams in the defeated group.

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Iraq secure first World Cup spot in 40 years after hard-fought victory over Bolivia

Iraq will appear at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years following a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Mexico in the inter-confederation play-offs finals.

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Belgium earn draw against Mexico in friendly thanks to Dodi Lukebakio magic

Belgium came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Mexico in a friendly at Soldier Field in the United States, stretching the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 11 games ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Canada and Tunisia play to goalless draw in friendly as World Cup nears

Canada are now unbeaten in six matches (W2, D4) - albeit friendlies - after being held to a goalless draw by fellow 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) participants Tunisia.

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Portugal get the better of United States in friendly as World Cup nears

The United States fell to a consecutive defeat ahead of the summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC) after succumbing to a strong Portugal side who ran out 2-0 winners at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years after edging Jamaica in extra time

The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in 52 years after beating Jamaica 1-0 AET in the play-offs in their first-ever H2H meeting.

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Italy miss out on third-straight World Cup as Bosnia seal qualification on penalties

Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in succession, after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina – who will participate in their first finals for 12 years after a penalty success over the four-time world champions at the Bilino Polje in Zenica.

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Czech Republic turn shootout heroes to qualify for World Cup & break Denmark hearts

The Czech Republic will compete at a FIFA World Cup (WC) finals for the first time in 20 years after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over Denmark, whose attacking ineptitude was exposed in Prague.

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Turkey seal spot at World Cup for first time in 24 years with scrappy win at Kosovo

Turkey qualified for the FIFA World Cup (FWC) for the first time since 2002 courtesy of their narrow 1-0 victory over Kosovo in Pristina, their fourth victory in four meetings with the Balkan nation.

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Gyokeres the hero as Sweden beat Poland in thriller to reach World Cup finals

Viktor Gyokeres' late winner ensured Sweden will be the competing at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America, as Graham Potter's side beat Poland 3-2 at Strawberry Arena in Solna, getting revenge on the Orly for their qualification play-off defeat in 2022.

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Gianni Infantino says 'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in United States

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.