The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams has opened the doors of football’s biggest stage to new cultures and allowed several countries to make history in the tournament jointly hosted by the ...

The Federation of International Football Associations on Tuesday confirmed that 1,248 players representing 48 nations will feature at the 2026 World Cup. Among them, 891 players will make their ...

Being called up to a World Cup for the first time is one of the most exciting moments in a footballer's career. The opportunity to represent your country at the biggest international tournament does ...

Unsurprisingly, the competition’s established superstars are already stuffing the stat sheets and dictating terms on the field. Redland-Victoria Point spearhead Matt Hammelmann is in scary form, ...

Isle of Man TT rider Daniel Ingham tragically died following a crash during a qualifying session for this year's races, organisers confirmed on Thursday. Ingham, 33, was involved in a fatal collision ...

Daniel Ingham died at the Isle of Man TT. via @ttracesofficial on X A rider has died after a crash at the Isle of Man TT. Daniel Ingham was involved in an incident on Wednesday evening in a qualifying ...

Silvio Baldini’s Italy squad for June friendlies will be filled with debutants at a senior level, 19 out of 24, and almost half of the players have never played a Serie A game. Italy are sadly ...

Bodø/Glimt, Kairat Almaty, Pafos and Union Saint-Gilloise all enjoyed their Champions League debuts in 2025/26, paving the way for other aspiring clubs to follow. What comes to mind when you think of ...

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, it will set in motion a flurry of historic firsts. A newly expanded 48-team tournament, three countries: the US, Canada and Mexico as ...

Cabo Verde is among the four World Cup debutants set to take center stage at this summer’s tournament, with manager Bubista’s history-makers poised for the experience of their lives. With a population ...