World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal lineup has been finalized following an intense round of 16 filled with dramatic comebacks, penalty shootouts, and surprising results. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland have advanced to the final eight, setting up four high-profile quarterfinal clashes to be staged across the United States. Beyond the action on the field, the competition continues to face controversy. Egypt has accused officials of bias after its narrow

Mukalla, Yemen – A few weeks before the start of this year’s World Cup, Adel Mohsen’s backup battery stopped working. Without the money to replace it, he knew his home would be plunged into darkness whenever the frequent power cuts hit. At the same time, a fuel shortage swept through his hometown of Mukalla in eastern Yemen. He struggled to find enough petrol for his motorbike, limiting his movement and making it harder to gather with others to watch matches. Adel is deeply disappointed. Now

Brazil’s preparations for the World Cup suffered an early setback after Neymar missed the national team’s first training session to undergo medical examinations, casting uncertainty over his role in the squad. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced that the 34-year-old forward, who is recovering from a right calf injury, did not participate in the closed training session at the Granja Comary complex. Instead, he was sent to a private clinic in Teresopolis for imaging tests to