Life as a journalist – and as a professional footballer – can take you to unexpected places. Sometimes these journeys intersect, as they did for The National and Iraq's World Cup …
Germany is to play World Cup debutant Curacao on Sunday at its first appearance in this year's soccer championship. And another German-French defense project seems to be in jeopar…
Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
Jibril Rajoub is in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026. The head of the Palestinian Football Association says he is waiting in Mexico City for permission to en…
The 2026 Fifa World Cup kicked off in colourful fashion as fans from around the world descended on Mexico for the opening match between the host team and South Africa. While the f…
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles. They expressed their excitement for upcoming matches and shared their predictions for future wins.
World Cups are about more than goals and results. Every tournament develops its own cast of unexpected stars and memorable side stories, with social media ensuring the funniest, s…
What Iran’s football fans think about the World Cup What’s it like supporting your team in a World Cup hosted by a country that’s at war with yours? This is what Iran’s football f…
But the reason was obvious. Argentina won the World Cup, yet the prestige also belonged to Qatar—particularly to the royal family, which holds complete sway over the wealthy petro…
Dedicated football fans turned out in force and in full voice across the UAE to celebrate the start of the Fifa World Cup with a Mexican wave of enthusiasm. Supporters from all co…
An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with vibrant colour, local culture and a performance by global music star Shakira. Thousands of fans ar…