FIFA Approves Huge Increase in 2026 World Cup Prizes
FIFA has decided to implement a significant increase in the prize money awarded to teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. According to The Guardian, FIFA has tentatively agreed to increase the prize money and participation fees, with the matter to be formally approved at the FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver this week. FIFA’s decision […]
US Secretary of State Welcomes Iran to the 2026 World Cup
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that his country welcomes the Iranian national team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, putting an end to speculation about the US refusing to host the Persian team. In recent days, there has been considerable controversy surrounding Iran’s participation in the tournament, especially after Iranian officials requested that […]
Is it true that Mahrez will be stripped of the Algeria captaincy for the 2026 World Cup?
Numerous rumors have circulated in recent hours about coach Vladimir Petkovic stripping Riyad Mahrez of the captaincy of the Algerian national team less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Mahrez is considered the Desert Warriors’ star player, and he previously announced that this World Cup would be his last with […]
AFC refuses to replay the Shabab Al-Ahli vs. Machida match
Despite the disastrous error, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided against replaying the Shabab Al-Ahli vs. Machida Zelvia match in the AFC Champions League semi-final, despite the bizarre refereeing error. The referee disallowed Shabab Al-Ahli’s equalizing goal after consulting VAR, claiming the substitution hadn’t been fully completed before the throw-in from which the goal […]
Morocco in a bind due to the 2026 World Cup!
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation finds itself in an unenviable position, as it has become impossible for the Moroccan league and Throne Cup competitions to conclude before the start of the 2026 World Cup. There are still 15 rounds remaining in the Moroccan league, with less than two months until the World Cup kicks off. […]
The 2026 CAF Champions League Final: Date, Broadcast Channels, and Prizes
After much anticipation, the 2026 CAF Champions League final will be decided, pitting Raja Casablanca against Mamelodi Sundowns in a highly anticipated and unpredictable clash. The South African club was the first to qualify for the final after defeating Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 in Tunisia, a victory they repeated in the second leg with […]
AFC Champions League 2026 Semi-Final Fixtures
The quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League 2026 have concluded, witnessing several major upsets that will ultimately determine the champion of this edition, the second to be held under the new format. Al-Ahli, the defending champions, are still in contention and are the only remaining Saudi club in the competition after Al-Hilal were eliminated by […]
Sundowns eliminate Esperance and qualify for the 2026 CAF Champions League final
Mamelodi Sundowns secured their place in the 2026 CAF Champions League final after defeating Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 in the second leg in South Africa. Sundowns had also won the first leg in Rades by a single goal, thus qualifying for the final with a 2-0 aggregate score. Despite needing a win, Espérance failed […]
A New “Historic” Change to the AFC Champions League Elite System
Saudi media outlets reported that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is planning a new historic change to the AFC Champions League Elite system, starting next season. The 2026 AFC Champions League will be the second edition under the new system, which closely resembles the UEFA Champions League in its league-stage format, but differs significantly in […]
Not Renard or Löw… Ghana announces its coach for the 2026 World Cup
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as the new manager of the Ghanaian national team, tasked with leading the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup. Ghana had sacked coach Adu Otto after a 2-1 loss to Germany during the last international break in March. Since then, the club had been […]