Tag: FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Nears Decisive End
NEW YORK (FN) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a critical phase as group-stage matches wrap up, with qualification scenarios dominating headlines...
Ecuador Declares Holiday After Stunning World Cup Win Over Germany
QUITO, Ecuador (FN) — Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday Friday after the country’s football team stunned Germany with a 2-1 victory...
FIFA Probes VAR Official Over Pre‑Match Hand Gesture
DALLAS (AP) — World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee Shaun Evans after a hand gesture he made...
Afrobeats Meets Latin Pop: Burna Boy and Shakira Thrill Fans at...
MEXICO CITY — Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy electrified the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night, delivering...
Davido Spotlights Oyo Abduction With ‘Bring Them Home’ Jacket at FIFA...
LOS ANGELES — Nigerian superstar Davido used the global stage of the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert to spotlight a tragedy back home, performing...
Ødegaard Named Norway Captain as World Cup Hopes Grow
Martin Ødegaard will captain Norway at this summer’s FIFA World Cup after being named in the country’s 26-man squad for the tournament in the...
