World Cup
Italy and Portugal on collision course in World Cup playoffs
ZURICH (Reuters) -The last two European champions, Italy and Portugal, could face off for a spot at the 2022 World Cup in…
Europeans ready to block FIFA World Cup plans regardless of vote
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - FIFA’s plans for a biennial World Cup face being blocked by European and South American opponents, even if…
Hungary ordered to play World Cup qualifier behind closed doors
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Hungary must play their next World Cup qualifier behind closed doors after FIFA imposed a ban on fans and…
Premier clubs could face sanctions if they play South American players
Premier League clubs could face sanctions from FIFA if they play South American players, who were not released for international duty, in…
Southgate open-minded about FIFA’s biennial World Cup proposal
England manager Gareth Southgate said he is open-minded about FIFA's proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, though he thought…
FIFA chief says Brazil game abandonment was ‘crazy’
FIFA is investigating the abandonment of the Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier with its president Gianni Infantino labelling the events "crazy", while Tottenham…
France’s winless run continues with Ukraine draw
France's winless streak stretched to five games as Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw away to Ukraine in their World…
UEFA set to oppose FIFA over biennial World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, being pushed by governing body FIFA, are set to…
Mancini keeps faith with Euro winners for World Cup qualifiers
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all but the injured Leonardo Spinazzola from Italy's triumphant Euro 2020 squad for…
FIFA to carry out study on holding World Cup every two years
FIFA will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women's World Cup every two years after backing…
Spain cruise to top spot in qualfiers despite keeper howler
Spain secured a convincing 3-1 home win over Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, although goalkeeper Unai Simon made a…
Belgium without seven players for World Cup trip to Prague
Belgium must do without seven squad members for their trip to Prague to play the Czech Republic on Saturday in World Cup…