FIFA World Cup

Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández will headline a free concert at Glorieta de la Minerva in Guadalajara on Thursday as part of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Fest.

June 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

South African football fans in Bloemfontein plan to stay awake for Bafana Bafana's final group stage match against South Korea at 3am on 25 June. The team, currently fourth in Group A with one point, needs a victory at Monterrey Stadium to advance. Coach Hugo Broos described the encounter as a chance to make history.

Investment firm Bernstein expects the 2026 FIFA World Cup to generate billions in volume for prediction markets. The 48-team tournament is seen as a major catalyst for platforms including Coinbase and Robinhood.

June 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Shakira and Burna Boy performed their official anthem Dai Dai at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

Mohamed Salah's suspected hamstring tear in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday is poised to be his final appearance for the club, according to Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan. With a four-week recovery needed, Salah—already set to depart at season's end—may miss the Reds' last Premier League match against Brentford on May 24.

April 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Gianluigi Buffon has stepped down as head of delegation for Italy's national team, following the resignation of Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina. The moves come after Italy's penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final. The defeat means Italy will miss a third consecutive tournament.