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New Germany manager Jurgen Klopp faces the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants and his contract will see him through to the 2030 World Cup. Photo: AFP
German Bundesliga

Klopp will ‘give everything’ in new role as Germany coach until 2030 World Cup

Ex-Liverpool manager faces task of rebuilding struggling European giants after third consecutive early exit at this year’s global showpiece.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Kalshi cashes in with US$27 billion World Cup windfall, but legal issues remain

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China ditch Fifa Asean Cup, to face North Korea, Palestine in Asian Cup warm-up

Fifa World Cup 2026

Vozinha, Haaland named in World Cup dream team, but no place for Kane, Yamal

Fans voted for Cabo Verde’s hero goalkeeper but left out golden gloves winner Unai Simon, World Cup winner Lamine Yamal.

Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha (right) shakes hands with Lionel Messi after their side’s went to extra time at the World Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Cabo Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha (right) shakes hands with Lionel Messi after their side’s went to extra time at the World Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa

Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next July with Women’s World Cup

China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event.

Fifa

China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

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Fifa

Spain return home for massive parade, with World Cup and all-conquering identity

Winning team, who are greeted in Madrid by almost two million people including royals and prime minister, are apex of a now-dominant system.

Spain players on buses during the World Cup victory parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Spain players on buses during the World Cup victory parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Spain leapfrog Argentina in Fifa rankings after World Cup win, Norway biggest climber

France and England remained No 3 and No 4, while Tunisia dropped 12 places after being the only African nation to miss out on the knockouts.

English Premier League

Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool, England star and Newcastle manager, dies aged 75

Two-time Ballon d’Or winner, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

Fifa

More teams, bigger format but same result: key takeaways from 2026 Fifa World Cup

Despite fears beforehand over how fans would be treated and how the hosts would fare, there were thrills aplenty and some fairy-tale stories.

Spain celebrate on the podium during the awards ceremony after they beat Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to win the 2026 Fifa World Cup in New Jersey. Photo: Xinhua
Stephen Chow Sing-chi

Kung Fu Soccer, new film by Hong Kong’s Stephen Chow, goes offside in South Korea

Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans.

Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat in a still from the film Kung Fu Soccer. Photo: Maoyan Entertainment
Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat in a still from the film Kung Fu Soccer. Photo: Maoyan Entertainment
Fifa

Spain’s World Cup win sparks surge in flight searches as Argentina face backlash

Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions.

Fifa World Cup 2026

France’s Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain sweep other awards

Midfielder Rodri ‌collected the Golden Ball, goalkeeper ⁠Unai Simon won Golden Glove and defender Pau Cubarsi claimed Best Young Player.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Emotional Spain boss praises side’s ‘team first’ approach after World Cup win

Luis de la Fuente becomes oldest coach to guide a team to win World Cup. Spain now unbeaten in 38 matches across all competitions.

Spain coach Luis De La Fuente lifts the World Cup trophy alongside his players. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Spain beat 10-man Argentina to win one-sided World Cup final

Ferran Torres scores only goal of a game in which defending champions did not create a chance in more than 90 minutes.

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Spain’s Ferran Torres (left) celebrates with Nico Williams after scoring the only goal of the game. Photo: EPA
Spain’s Ferran Torres (left) celebrates with Nico Williams after scoring the only goal of the game. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

BTS, Madonna and the Muppets light up Fifa World Cup half-time show

The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza during the match between Spain and Argentina also featured a tribute to football icon Pele.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final

The US president and Fifa boss have faced criticism after US striker Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.

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Fifa

Fifa World Cup final: what factors favour Argentina, what factors favour Spain

Looking beyond Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, what are the strengths that help title holders Argentina and European champions Spain?

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi are their teams' obvious main weapons for the final in New Jersey on Sunday, but both sides have several other trump cards. Photo: TNS
Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi are their teams' obvious main weapons for the final in New Jersey on Sunday, but both sides have several other trump cards. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup 2026

Tuchel claims England should be proud of World Cup bronze, Deschamps bows out

Third place is England’s best finish at a World Cup since 1966. Deschamps leaves France after 14 years in charge.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Mbappe overtakes Messi as World Cup’s top scorer, England win 10-goal thriller

Kylian Mbappe scores twice to take lead in race for golden boot and become highest scorer in tournament history. Saka bags hat-trick.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi pulls ahead of Yamal in Ballon d’Or race, with all to play for at World Cup

Bookies, prediction markets make Lionel Messi favourite to claim trophy despite 39-year-old playing in a second-tier domestic competition.

Lionel Messi’s performances at the World Cup have made him favourite to win a record ninth Ballon d’Or. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026

Trump quips about US-China World Cup bid, praises Infantino over red card reversal

US president hailed the tournament as the ‘most successful sporting event perhaps in the history of the world’ at a reception in New York.

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino at a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino at a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York. Photo: Reuters
Fifa

2 stars and a bathtub: when World Cup leading men Messi and Yamal first met

The two superstars face each other for the first time on the pitch in the final, but they share an incredible backstory from 19 years ago.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Adidas, Lenovo among companies in China giving workers a World Cup final holiday

Chinese tech firms NetEase and 37 Interactive Entertainment are allowing employees to enjoy a half-day off on Monday morning.

Hong Myung-bo

South Korean football reform group led by Park Ji-sung, Ryu Seung-min criticised

Head of local body, who supports outgoing KFA president Chung Mong-gyu, attacks ex-national footballers, Olympic table tennis champion.

Chung Mong-gyu (right) and former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo (left) received plenty of criticism after South Korea's dismal World Cup performance. Photo: Korea Times
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