New Jersey, June 22 (IANS) Norway will look to continue their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Senegal in a crucial Group I clash, with both sides entering the contest carrying vastly different objectives. While the Scandinavian outfit has the opportunity to all but secure qualification for the Round of 16, Senegal are under pressure to respond after opening their campaign with defeat.The Norwegians made an emphatic statement in their tournament opener, cruising to a convi…
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New Jersey, June 13 (IANS) Brazil will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Morocco, likely the highlight fixture of the opening round. Group C also includes Haiti and Scotland, but Brazil and Morocco are regarded as the strongest teams and favourites for direct passage to the Round of 32.Head coach Carlo Ancelotti leads a star-studded Brazilian team with high expectations, while Morocco, under Mohamed Ouahbi, has risen impressively in recent years and is now one of the most respe…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In what will be a bizzare turn of events, fans have booked FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets at “no cost” due to a website glitch, while FIFA regrets the error and then asked fans for complete payment to avoid missing the opportunity to attend the global showpiece.Football’s world governing body said that around 60 supporters had purchased tickets at “0 USD” due to a checkout error, which was later cancelled, and FIFA demanded fans pay up the correct amount to reclaim the tick…
Mexico City, May 11 (IANS) With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are finalising stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here are some of the key talking points as the buildup enters its final stretch.Host ci…