2026 FIFA World Cup News

Argentina has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day', commemorating the national side's dramatic victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final and extending the tribute to every national team representing the country

UEFA, the governing body of European soccer, issued its blistering statement hours after FIFA announced it was withdrawing its private equity plan.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday expressed solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

Argentina President Javier Milei's government has issued a new decree, barring foreigners from inciting hatred against Argentina and its citizens and allowing their deportation from the country.

FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup 2026 final and charged Argentina's football federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.

Argentina stars Lisandro Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister, who play their club football in the English Premier League, are reportedly increased security around their homes in England.

The IFAB has admitted that the VAR intervention that led to Switzerland forward Breel Embolo's red card against Argentina was wrong.

Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal was voted best of the 308 goals scored at the tournament, ahead of Eldor Shomurodov's delicate lob for Uzbekistan against Congo and Wilson Isidor of Haiti scoring with a powerful rising shot against Morocco.

Days after France ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in the semifinals, superstar striker Kylian Mbappe penned a heartfelt letter to fans, saying that not being able to bring the trophy home "will continue to hurt for a while" and thanked the fans for their relentless support.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness".

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, has announced his retirement from refereeing.

Lionel Messi's international retirement could be on the cards, with teammate Leandro Paredes hinting that the 39-year-old may have played his final match for Argentina.

President Javier Milei launched a scathing social media response over an online petition calling for Argentina to be banned from future FIFA World Cups.

The 40-year-old Vozinha became one of the most talked-about players at the World Cup with a string of remarkable saves against top teams such as eventual champion Spain and defending champion Argentina.

Rodri, who sustained an ACL damage in 2024 endured an injury disrupted campaign last season before winning the World Cup with Spain.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes physically tangled with Spain players Eric Garcia and Gavi, and Spain captain Rodri was hit in the stomach as he ran past Argentina defender Nahuel Molina.

Argentina footballer Leandro Paredes admitted that the eventual champions, Spain, deserved to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and added that the pain of losing the final will stay with them for a long time.

According to the latest Ormax StreamView rankings, the tournament emerged as the most-watched OTT property in India, attracting an estimated 15 million viewers during the week of July 13-19