2026 World Cup: Infantino Mocks Italy; Government Steps In
Political controversy erupts after FIFA president’s remark on the Azzurri’s failure to qualify
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2026 World Cup: United States vs. Paraguay, probable lineups
A showdown between North and South America will take place overnight from Friday to Saturday (Italian time) at the stadium that is home to Los Angeles’ two NFL franchises.
2026 World Cup: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, probable lineups
The first match in Group B—the group that would have included Italy had it not been eliminated by the Bosnians.
2026 World Cup: Kylian Mbappé is a special case; the consensus at the French training camp is unanimous
There is turmoil in the French football scene, especially following the barrage of criticism directed at the Les Bleus captain in recent days.
2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino Takes a Dig at Italy After Its Exclusion
FIFA President Gianni Infantino took a dig at Italy during an interview with CazéTV
2026 World Cup: Controversy Already Erupts—Stadium Half-Empty, Blamed on Sky-High Ticket Prices
FIFA reports that 44,985 fans were in the stands to watch the South Korea-Czech Republic match, but the numbers don’t add up.
2026 World Cup: South Korea’s dream debut—comeback win over the Czech Republic
A 2-1 victory for the Asian side, led by Hwang In-beom (who scored one goal and provided one assist in the match).
2026 World Cup: Mexico Celebrates Early; South Africa Is Out of the Running
Among the Italian players involved, Genoa defender Johan Vásquez played the full 90 minutes, while Milan forward Santiago Giménez watched the entire match from the bench
Ronaldo opens up: “I’m jealous of Andrea Bocelli and Jannik Sinner”
Andrea Bocelli and Ronaldo met backstage at the FIFA Countdown Concert, the event that served as a prelude to the World Cup opening ceremony
Ronaldo opens up: “I’m jealous of Andrea Bocelli and Jannik Sinner”
Andrea Bocelli and Ronaldo met backstage at the FIFA Countdown Concert, the event that served as a prelude to the World Cup opening ceremony
2026 World Cup, measles alert: surge in cases, “risk of an outbreak”
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert
2026 World Cup: Mexico vs. South Africa, probable lineups
The World Cup kicks off with a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opening match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
2026 World Cup: Referee Artan Gets His Revenge
The Somali referee had been barred from the World Championships by the United States
2026 World Cup: Anger Mounts as the U.S. Snubs Another National Team
With just a few hours to go before the start of the world championships, controversy is mounting over the strict security measures imposed by the Americans
World Cup 2026, Trump’s surprise move prompts debate
We are just hours away from the start of the rainbow event and rumors are coming in about the presence of the president of the United States
World Cup 2026, harsh accusation: "Regulations violated"
Within hours of the start of the rainbow tournament, new controversy flares up against FIFA and the United States.
Italy’s repechage to the World Cup? In Mexico they had long taken a position
The Central American country has helped to close the conversation once and for all: now the word goes to the field.
World Cup 2026, tournament of controversies begins: another venomous dig at Donald Trump and the US
9 p.m. Italian time on Thursday kicks off the first game, but the sports aspect still fails to grab the headlines.
World Cup 2026, now it’s the weather that’s rattling the U.S.: several games at risk
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration protocol may revolutionize the 2026 World Cup schedule: a'preview as early as Wednesday.
Italy’s repechage to the World Cup, macché: Gianni Infantino willing to do anything to get Iran'Iran
Iran at the 2026 World Cup, despite months of controversy including the prospect of Italy's repechage: now Gianni Infantino closes the issue.
World Cup 2026 and Artan case: Gianni Infantino tries, in vain, to restore calm
The affair of Artan, the Somali referee rejected by the United States and forced to miss the 2026 World Cup, remains most complicated for FIFA.
World Cup 2026, Haiti case also breaks out: shirt rejected by FIFA
A new controversy over World Cup 2026 concerns one of the game uniforms: it is Haiti’s, which had to undergo a change in extremis.
World Cup 2026 and U.S. admissions: Donald Trump’s response prompts debate
Despite the numerous controversies of the last week before the start of World Cup 2026, from the Oval Office comes Donald Trump’s revival.
World Cup 2026: who will win the World Cup according to supercomputers
Anticipation rises for the start of the rainbow event: hundreds of thousands of simulations have been started in recent days
World Cup 2026: resoundingly rejected by Trump, becomes a hero at home
The rainbow dream faded, but now he has become wildly popular
Pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies: England-Costa Rica, likely lineups
It' the'last test for Tuchel's lineup before the'start of the rainbow review
World Cup 2026, tensions soaring: new threat from'Iran
Ahmad Donyamali, Minister of Sports and Youth of the Islamic Republic, did not mince words.
World Cup 2026, direct attack on Trump and FIFA from France: controversy erupts
Very heavy stance by 'L'Equipe' just over twenty-four hours before the start of the rainbow event.
World Cup 2026: all easy for Argentina and Lionel Messi brings joy to all
The Albiceleste imposes itself with a dry 3-0 over Iceland. On the field, in the final, also the Pulce who also goes into the net.
Pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies: Iraq-Venezuela, likely lineups
Iraqi selection challenges Vinotinto in last pre-World Cup test. Kickoff at 3 a.m. Italian time at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
