33 articles tagged with "World Cup"
As England's rugby team prepares for a potential Grand Slam, Marlie Packer reflects on the early days of the sport and the journey to this historic moment.
Strategic angle: DRC national football team makes history by qualifying for the World Cup for the second time.
Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso expresses regret following the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Strategic angle: Italy's soccer federation president resigned amid political pressure following the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Strategic angle: FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup, with finals tickets reaching $10,900.
The Azzurri are the first World Cup winners to miss out on three consecutive editions of the tournament.
Strategic angle: Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1, marking their return to the finals after 40 years.
Strategic angle: Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match in Stuttgart, ahead of their World Cup campaign.
Strategic angle: A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany.
Strategic angle: France's football team comes back from the US with two victories under its belt.
Strategic angle: Amnesty International urges FIFA and host nations to protect human rights during the upcoming World Cup.
Strategic angle: The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to this summer's World Cup.
Strategic angle: Protesters in Mexico transform a highway into a football pitch to voice their opposition to the perceived dispossession caused by the World Cup.
Strategic angle: The French Consulate in New York unveiled France's 2026 World Cup kits, featuring a mint-green away jersey in tribute to the Statue of Liberty.
Strategic angle: Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles.
Strategic angle: Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike both scored as France found their bearings in Boston with a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil.
Strategic angle: Italy secures a spot in the World Cup playoff final with goals from Tonali and Keane.
Strategic angle: As teams battle it out for the final six spots, loyal fans are making plans for World Cup 2026 amidst concerns over costs, visa issues, and safety.
Strategic angle: In their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, France takes on Brazil in a friendly showdown.
Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.
Strategic angle: An analysis of Trump's recent statements alongside global events and innovations.
Strategic angle: Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Portugal's call-up for pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies.
Iran is set to participate in the World Cup despite political tensions with the US.
Strategic angle: Ahead of a crunch England squad selection, Sky Sports writers reveal their picks for potential World Cup hopefuls.
Strategic angle: Iran's soccer chief confirms the team's ongoing preparations for the World Cup while announcing they will not compete in the US.
Iran's football federation is in talks with FIFA regarding the relocation of World Cup matches from the US to Mexico.
Strategic angle: The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup, but its ongoing war with Iran complicates the ethical landscape of the tournament.
Strategic angle: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman comments on the potential inclusion of Russia in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
Strategic angle: Despite escalating tensions in the region, Iraq's football team will fly to Mexico for their World Cup play-off.
Strategic angle: U.S. President Donald Trump advises the Iran national team to reconsider participating in the FIFA World Cup.
Strategic angle: Iran's sports minister expresses safety concerns for players in the US during the World Cup.
Strategic angle: Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is jeopardized due to recent airstrikes by the US and Israel, according to the Iranian sports minister.
Strategic angle: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold advocates for rescheduling the World Cup play-off to enhance his team's chances of qualifying.