First off, Israel has failed, once more, to qualify for the World Cup–even if they defeat Moldova in their final qualifying ...

Soccer was most probably the biggest sport of the 20th century. This was in no small part due to some of the great games played at both club and national ...

Carlo Ancelotti discusses why he took the Brazil job, life in Rio de Janeiro, his excitement over the FIFA World Cup 26 and obligation to win the title.

Italy haven't been to the World Cup since 2014, which is why their road through qualification has felt especially stressful.

Italy will in all likelihood have to wait until March to understand whether, after two editions spent on the couch, we can finally start dreaming again. To find the last knockout match at a World Cup ...

With the 2026 World Cup ball officially unveiled, we see where it ranks among the other match balls from previous tournaments ...

Having jumped 16.93m in Rio, Prudencio headed to Mexico with ambitions of reclaiming the world record he held for all of five minutes during the dizzying Olympic competition of 1968, in which four ...

How football shirts have evolved from one kit per club per season, with simple designs, to fashion statements.

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Player attitude counts for more than tactical strategy, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday as he aims to make the five-time world champions once again a major force on the global stage.

Dutch referee Serdar Gözübüyük has been assigned to Italy’s crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier against Estonia on Saturday. The match will kick off at the Le Coq Arena in Tallinn on Saturday October 11 ...