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Malaysia has confirmed a 10-member mixed-gender para hockey team for the inaugural FIH Para Hockey ID World Cup 2026, competing against 16 nations across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Kuala Lumpur will screen the FIFA World Cup 2026 final live at Dataran Merdeka early Monday morning, with organisers expecting up to 300,000 spectators. The event is part of the week-long Unity Merdeka programme organised by police and 16 ministries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accepted a direct invitation from US President Donald Trump to attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, marking a diplomatic gesture amid ongoing trade and security tensions between the neighbouring nations.
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Dutch football official Rob Dieperink has passed away at 38, two months after being dropped from FIFA's 2026 World Cup match officials panel following a police investigation in Britain that was later abandoned.
Norway's 28-year World Cup return ended in heartbreak when England defeated them 2-1 in extra time, but the Scandinavian squad has fundamentally reshaped perceptions of their football capability.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the decisive extra-time winner, as England mounted a dramatic comeback to defeat Norway 2-1 and secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Jayden Adams, a South African midfielder who featured in this year's FIFA World Cup, has died at 25. The Mamelodi Sundowns player represented his nation in all three group-stage matches before South Africa's historic knockout exit.
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia faces mounting scrutiny over his decision to substitute goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during Friday's World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, with his contract set for review before month's end.
Midfielder Mikel Merino struck decisively in the 88th minute to guide Spain past Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals, securing their first semi-final appearance since 2010 and setting up a clash with France.
Colombia's greatest goalscorer Radamel Falcao has launched a scathing critique of the country's football infrastructure following their World Cup elimination on penalties to Switzerland, highlighting systemic issues in youth development and league structure.
FIFA has rallied behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus following criticism from US President Donald Trump over a controversial red card decision. The organization's leadership issued statements defending the official's integrity and professionalism.
Vietnamese authorities have dismantled two major illegal betting syndicates worth US$133 million that were operating during the 2026 World Cup, arresting 85 people in a major enforcement push against underground gambling networks.
FIFA is set to earn approximately $9 billion from the 2026 World Cup, $2 billion more than Qatar 2022, despite mounting controversies over governance and political influence. Chief Infantino remains unchallenged ahead of his 2027 re-election.
British politicians are pressing FIFA to defer England defender Jarell Quansah's suspension using the same grounds that saw US striker Folarin Balogun spared punishment, intensifying scrutiny of the governing body's disciplinary consistency.