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World Cup 2026: DRC celebrates the Leopards’ historic qualification
Strategic angle: DRC national football team makes history by qualifying for the World Cup for the second time.
editorial-staff 5 days ago
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32 articles tagged with "World Cup"
Politics
Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup
Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso expresses regret following the team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
editorial-staff Updated 7 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Italy's soccer prez quits after 3rd World Cup miss
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.
editorial-staff 8 days ago
Sports
Briefing: FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000
Strategic angle: FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup, with finals tickets reaching $10,900.
editorial-staff 9 days ago
Sports
Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia
The Azzurri are the first World Cup winners to miss out on three consecutive editions of the tournament.
editorial-staff Updated 10 days ago
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Briefing: Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group
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.
editorial-staff 10 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Football: Valiant Black Stars narrowly lose to Germany in Stuttgart
Strategic angle: Ghana lost 2-1 to Germany in a friendly match in Stuttgart, ahead of their World Cup campaign.
editorial-staff 11 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Germany beat Ghana to complete confidence-boosting March
Strategic angle: A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany.
editorial-staff 11 days ago
Sports
Briefing: French football team ends American friendlies on high success
Strategic angle: France's football team comes back from the US with two victories under its belt.
editorial-staff 12 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup across North American risks becoming ‘stage for repression’
Strategic angle: Amnesty International urges FIFA and host nations to protect human rights during the upcoming World Cup.
editorial-staff 12 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks
Strategic angle: The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to this summer's World Cup.
editorial-staff 12 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup 'dispossession'
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.
editorial-staff 13 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Football fever comes to New York with unveiling of France's World Cup jersey
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.
editorial-staff 13 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Britain's Muir wins historic World Cup ski titles
Strategic angle: Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles.
editorial-staff 13 days ago
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Briefing: Football: France edge past Brazil in World Cup dress rehearsal in Boston
Strategic angle: Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike both scored as France found their bearings in Boston with a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil.
editorial-staff 15 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Tonali, Keane goals send Italy to WC playoff final
Strategic angle: Italy secures a spot in the World Cup playoff final with goals from Tonali and Keane.
editorial-staff 15 days ago
Politics
Briefing: World Cup 2026: Cost, Trump and travel give world fans pause
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.
editorial-staff 16 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Football: France and Brazil face off in a World Cup-style friendly
Strategic angle: In their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup, France takes on Brazil in a friendly showdown.
editorial-staff 16 days ago
Politics
Briefing: World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU
Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.
editorial-staff 17 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Trump’s mixed messages, World Cup and a charcoal‑powered car
Strategic angle: An analysis of Trump's recent statements alongside global events and innovations.
editorial-staff 20 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Ronaldo to miss Portugal games vs. U.S., Mexico
Strategic angle: Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Portugal's call-up for pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies.
editorial-staff 21 days ago
Politics
Iran 'boycotting' United States but not World Cup, says football federation chief
Iran is set to participate in the World Cup despite political tensions with the US.
editorial-staff Updated 22 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Maguire, Mainoo, Garner? Who made Sky Sports writers' England squads
Strategic angle: Ahead of a crunch England squad selection, Sky Sports writers reveal their picks for potential World Cup hopefuls.
editorial-staff 23 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief
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.
editorial-staff 23 days ago
Politics
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
Iran's football federation is in talks with FIFA regarding the relocation of World Cup matches from the US to Mexico.
editorial-staff Updated 25 days ago
Politics
Briefing: World Cup 2026: US-Iran war an ethical tipping point
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.
editorial-staff 25 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup
Strategic angle: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman comments on the potential inclusion of Russia in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
editorial-staff 25 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Iraq Taking Private Plane to Mexico for World Cup Play-Off
Strategic angle: Despite escalating tensions in the region, Iraq's football team will fly to Mexico for their World Cup play-off.
editorial-staff 27 days ago
Sports
Briefing: Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
Strategic angle: U.S. President Donald Trump advises the Iran national team to reconsider participating in the FIFA World Cup.
editorial-staff 29 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister
Strategic angle: Iran's sports minister expresses safety concerns for players in the US during the World Cup.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago
Sports
Briefing: Iran Can't Compete at World Cup, Says Sports Minister
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.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago
Sports
Briefing: Iraq coach wants World Cup play-off to be postponed
Strategic angle: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold advocates for rescheduling the World Cup play-off to enhance his team's chances of qualifying.
editorial-staff about 1 month ago