World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
World 17:05 04/06/2026FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
Brazil boss Ancelotti confident forward Neymar will recover for World Cup
World 14:33 31/05/2026Brazil's Neymar is recovering well from a calf injury and could even be available for their opening World Cup match next month, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona
World 14:03 24/05/2026Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year's World Cup after soccer's world governing body FIFA approved a request to move the training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday.
Kane hat-trick hands Bayern German Cup victory and domestic double
World 11:04 24/05/2026Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick to steer the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 victory over holders VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday as they claimed the domestic double for the first time in six years.
Arteta steps out of Guardiola's shadow to deliver Arsenal title
World 11:36 20/05/2026Mikel Arteta has spent his entire coaching career in Pep Guardiola's shadow, but by guiding Arsenal to their first English title since 2004, the apprentice has finally proven he can be a match for the master.
Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match
World 11:28 20/05/2026Southampton have been thrown out of Saturday’s Championship playoff final – the richest game in world soccer – after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough in one of the harshest punishments imposed in the English game.
Thai fans fear Vietnam could dominate Southeast Asian football for next decade
Vietnam News 14:59 18/05/2026Despite crashing out in the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, Vietnam’s under-17 football team have still left a powerful impression, showcasing a level of potential that has sparked concern among football fans across Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand.
Hummet strikes as Gamba deny Ronaldo's Al-Nassr continental silverware
World 16:14 17/05/2026Japan's Gamba Osaka beat Al-Nassr 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and the Saudi Pro League leaders in the continent's second-tier competition in Riyadh on Saturday.
World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets
World 14:39 17/05/2026Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.
Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
World 13:41 11/05/2026The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as soaring ticket prices, political tensions in Donald Trump's America and the war in Iran cast an early shadow over the football showpiece.
PSG add muscle to magic as another Champions League final beckons
World 14:45 07/05/2026Paris Saint-Germain have been the most thrilling outfit in Europe over the last year but Luis Enrique's side showed another side to their game as they held off Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach a second straight Champions League final.
Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win Copa del Rey
World 13:32 19/04/2026SEVILLE, SPAIN -- Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday following a 2-2 draw after extra time, with their goalkeeper Unai Marrero saving two spot kicks in the shootout to help his side win the trophy for the fourth time.
