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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Croatia’s Luka Modric are likely to meet for the last time at the World Cup when their countries contest a round-of-32 match in Toronto on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

End of the road for Ronaldo or Modric as Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

Spain have made low-key start but ‘are determined to keep moving forward’, while Algeria will aim to revive African fortunes.

Fifa World Cup 2026

England face familiar faces against DR Congo, USA prepare for World Cup spotlight

Fifa World Cup 2026

Rima Edbouche – the anti-WAG? Meet Ousmane Dembélé’s modest hijabi wife

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland’s inevitable, Mbappe unstoppable

Erling Haaland powers Norway into the last 16, Kylian Mbappe double eases France past Sweden, and Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman resigns.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in their 3-0 win over Sweden. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Sweden ready for France’s firepower, rested Haaland set to go

With attacking swagger and midfield flair, France are well placed to reach third straight final but Sweden have their own strike weapons.

Fifa World Cup 2026

CSL club Zhejiang to earn US$319,000 after South Korean player’s World Cup foray

The club will earn that sum from Fifa Club Benefits Programme, which compensates teams whose players are away on national team duty.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Morocco oust Netherlands as Ronald Koeman left on brink

Under-fire Dutch boss sleeping on future after barmy penalty shootout maintains Moroccan hopes of becoming first African winners.

Morocco’s jubilant players begin their celebrations after Ismael Saibari’s winning penalty. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026

Asia’s disappointing World Cup exposes gap between region’s best and the rest

Players’ lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup: sad subplots to ‘not ideal’ last 32 clash between Morocco, Netherlands

England and Argentina face relatively easy routes into the next round, but the teams ranked six and seven in the world square off in Mexico.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Katie Goodland, England captain Harry Kane’s wife and childhood sweetheart

The all-time highest goalscorer for the men’s national football team is leading his country’s challenge at the 2026 World Cup – but what do you know about his wife?

Harry Kane, captain of England’s national football team, with his wife Katie Goodland. Photo: @harrykane/Instagram
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: in-form Mbappe, Haaland to clash as France face Norway in decider

Real Madrid star and Manchester City striker are joint-second in the race for the Golden Boot with four goals apiece.

Norway’s Erling Haaland (left) will face France’s Kylian Mbappe in Foxborough on Friday, with both one goal behind leading scorer Lionel Messi of Argentina, who has scored five. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: sad South Korea erect Mexico wall of steel after poor display

Coach Hong Myung-bo under fire following abject performance against South Africa as questions remain about relationship with Son Heung-min.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ecuador stun Germany after 7 minutes of torment

South Americans reach last 32 after dramatic encounter in New Jersey, while Ivory Coast beat Curacao to seal runners-up spot in Group F.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup tipped to be ‘biggest betting event of all’, with US$50b at stake

Big jump forecast in betting volumes compared with 2022 World Cup as match times, North American hosts prove a boon for betting firms.

The United States’ opening match against Paraguay was one of the biggest football matches ever for US betting companies. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup 2026

Hong admits ‘wrong decisions’ has left South Korea on verge of World Cup exit

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo left Son Heung-min on bench, then watched his side lose 1-0 to South Africa. Now fate lies in hands of others.

Son Heung-min (left) and his South Korea teammates are devastated after losing to South Africa at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
United States

With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee

Chinese team has not played in tournament for 24 years, so supporters follow world’s two most famous players and a strict mainland official.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Algeria seek World Cup redemption amid ghosts of Gijon as group stage drama unfolds

The expansion to a 48-team tournament has opened the door to questions over the sporting integrity of the competition once more.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo’s historic double, England get lucky

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan. Toothless England goalless.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal’s first against Uzbekistan. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde keeper cash in on fame

Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Colombia to face DR Congo with ‘warm hearts, cold heads’

Despite beating Uzbekistan in their first match, coach Nestor Lorenzo says his team had too much ‘emotion’ – the ice has now been broken.

Fifa World Cup 2026

China online community backs Cabo Verde as they foil second ex-World Cup winner

Heroic effort by debutant African nation as they earn second draw in two matches becomes No 1 hot topic on Weibo for almost five hours.

Cabo Verde’s Kevin Pina shares the joy of scoring his country's first World Cup finals goal with team reserves in their match against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Mexico boss calls ceasefire on mobile phone war

Javier Aguirre ‘more serene’ than when he led North Americans in finals, no longer ‘fighting with players’.

The expressive Javier Aguirre has his say during Mexico’s victory over South Korea. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran to complain to Fifa over World Cup restrictions after request turned down

Iranian football federation says the team were denied permission to fly in from Mexico two days before the match against Belgium on Sunday.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Son draws blank as Mexico overcome South Korea to reach last 32

Luis Romo settles slow-burning contest as co-hosts win encounter that does little to calm fears surrounding Son Heung-min’s decline.

China’s private sector

Can Pop Mart sustain the Labubu juggernaut as China sales cool?

Analysts warn of rising sales pressure as China demand tapers off, even as Pop Mart bets on new launches and overseas growth.

No signs of mollification: Pop Mart’s Molly figures stand their ground as the company records its first year-on-year decline in domestic online sales since 2024. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

Some national team managers are seizing the opportunity to pass on in-game tactical instructions that would normally not be possible.

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players as they take a hydration break during the match against Algeria at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
South Korea

Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup match

Fifa said Thursday’s South Korea-Mexico game would carry an anti-hate message after the incident sparked outrage online.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss ahead of World Cup debut

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City.

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