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Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches

As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.

Ecotech

Why Swedish football fans are being asked to ‘pee for the planet’

Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.

Sport

Pep Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City

Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Food and Drink

Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup

Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu?

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Sport

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins

Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins.

Sport

North and South Korean women meet in rare football clash as fans cheer both sides

Fans in rain ponchos cheered both North and South Korean women’s football teams during a rare inter-Korean match in Suwon, where North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal.

Health news

Players urge FIFA to act on World Cup 2026 heat safety

Football players from across the world have signed an open letter calling on FIFA to introduce heat safety guarantees before the 2026 World Cup, as health experts warn of dangerous temperatures.

Sport

Arsenal win their 14th Premier League title ending 22-year drought

The Gunners have finally secured a Premier League title ending a 22-year wait for the coveted title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth. The north Londoners can now set their sights on winning their first Champions League final in Budapest, where they face holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Sport

Game of Thrones: The secret of Florentino Pérez's power at Real Madrid

Money talks. Especially at Real Madrid. If you can't personally guarantee €187 million and boast 20 years of club membership, there's no way to take over the club, which has allowed its president Florentino Pérez to rule for nearly two decades.

Sport

Iran heads to World Cup training camp with no US visas issued

Iran’s national football team is flying to Turkey amid fears over visa approvals from the United States, with limited preparation and no top-tier friendly matches scheduled.

Sport

Chelsea appoints Xabi Alonso as manager on four-year deal

Alonso is widely regarded as one of the exciting new managerial talents in world football despite a short, unsuccessful and drama-filled spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, which ended by mutual consent in January.

Iran

Iran's World Cup team feted with public farewell amid US visa fears

Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games.

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Iran national team heads toward 2026 World Cup amid 'death to America' chants in Tehran

Supporters gathered in Tehran to send off Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, chanting slogans including “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”

Travel News

Waterfront goals: Seattle will host a floating World Cup fan zone

The Pacific Northwest city is turning its waterfront into a floating football festival complete with fan zones, watch parties and a pitch.

Climate

‘Cancellation-level heat’ could hit World Cup, climate scientists warn

Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”.

Europe News

‘Sexist, shocking, surreal’: Spain reacts to Real Madrid boss presser

A press conference by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez turned into an explosive row after the football supremo criticised the press, made comments described as sexist, and accused arch-rival Barcelona of corruption. His remarks have turned into a political storm.

Sport

Real Madrid's president slams 'organised campaign' to unseat him

Madrid has endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, despite having France star Kylian Mbappé in the squad.

Sport

How much would you pay to see Ronaldo? Here's the cheapest ticket

The match between Portugal and Colombia in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a phenomenon off the pitch. The anticipation surrounding what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last World Cup has caused the price of the cheapest tickets to explode.

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From Messi to Mbappé: Argentina’s World Cup sticker obsession returns

Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sport

Fans pack Amir Cup final as football nights return to Qatar

Thousands attended Qatar’s Amir Cup final in Doha as football crowds, public gatherings and a sense of normality continued returning after weeks of regional tensions and uncertainty.