WORLD CUP

The mega event in India has a challenging format, with each of the 10 teams playing each other before the semis

RFEF President Rubiales, 46, under investigation for forcibly kissing Hermoso during Spain's Sydney triumph on Aug. 20

Opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of Women's World Cup

Former PSG team-mate Mbappe calls the Italian legend and 2006 World Cup winner, ‘golden man’

Goalkeeper Spencer says weaker sides have developed over years after they hold France

Forward honed her football skills indoors after 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

Euro 2022 star believes Bayern stint has helped her develop her game

African country will be banking on Barcelona star to guide them beyond quarter-finals for first time in history

Australian superstar eager to lift her first major silverware on her home soil

England captain calls injury lay-off ‘a blessing in disguise’, says she feels refreshed

French coach throws weight behind participation of 48 teams in mega event

Governing body’s executive says Football Ferns have modest ‘selling power’ compared to Australia

England striker says sitting out bigger blow than serving ban for breaking betting rules

England's Wiegman wants clubs not put national teams’ preparations in jeopardy

The Golden Stars secure 2-0 win over Myanmar in Southeast Asian Games final

Coach says his side for Women’s World Cup boasts ‘super-interesting and creative players’

Global football body will pay $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 showpieces

The Three Lion’s to face Italy as they begin their campaign for the European Championships

League’s chairman Nonomura says it has helped football culture take root in country in 30 years of its existence

Argentine superstar admits ‘there is nothing left’ to achieve in his glory-laden career

American alpine skier victorious in both slalom runs to take herself just six short of all-time record

Japan coach rewarded with contract extension after leading the side to last 16 in Qatar

Artist based in Buenos Aires says he has appointments booked related to World Cup for ‘next two weeks’

CEO Johnson says strong action necessary to win back trust ahead of Women’s World Cup

De Zerbi says club’s Argentine midfielder was one of the best players in Qatar

Country hopes to win Arab public back after its 2020 rapprochement with Israel

Country’s fans end up missing show after police cite security reasons for halt

The most diverse knockout stage in tournament's history was evidence of sport's expanding reach

Once criticised for lacking experience, Argentina boss has put his team just one win away from lifting crown

Morocco extended their dream run as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win

Return of star player Neymar gives team confidence they can beat 2018 finalists

World Cup hosts expected 1.2 million fans to flock in during group stages

African side won the shoot-out 3-0 after Spain failed to convert all three of their spot kicks

National association says team director agrees to ‘terminate his contract’ two years early

Qatar Guest Centre has brought dozens of Muslim preachers from around the world to the Gulf emirate for the tournament

It feels like the World Cup is being played not in Qatar, but in Lyari, a member of a local football academy says

Some countries show support, some express outright hostility, others prefer to stay muted

Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting help team comeback from 3-1 deficit to finish match 3-3

Win for either team will secure a place in last 16, defeat guarantees elimination

Despite supporting protest movement, none were willing to speak to out of fear of not being able to return home

Belgium striker fires Red Devils 1-0 victory over Canada in opening game

France defender Hernandez becomes seventh star out of World Cup due to knee injury

Coach says France put their faith in French forward as injury-hit holders begin their defence against Australia

Australia coach doesn't want players to get overawed by illustrious opponents

Joe Lycett says he would donate money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with World Cup host

Seven countries issue joint statement after warning from FIFA

Confident Martinelli says he doesn’t pay attention to people that don’t know how hard he works

Thousands of fans celebrate victory as Ecuador defeats host nation Qatar in opening match

Iran coach feels Southgate's side is probably most talented, most competitive team in World Cup

According to source Belgian forward will miss first two World Cup games as he recovers from hamstring injury