INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Major developments in international football including player eligibility, national team selections, tournaments and FIFA/UEFA governance
8 articles
Rewarding success before the World Cup: Algeria locks in its 'Desert Warriors' coach
AL JAZEERA ARABICمكافأة التألق قبل المونديال.. الجزائر تحصن مدرب "محاربي الصحراء" بعقد جديد
Jun 7, 2026, 10:40 AM
Algeria's football federation has rewarded its Swiss coach with a long-term contract to ensure stability before the World Cup, crowning his success in pulling the national team out of a run of continental failures.
2026 World Cup's richest: Ronaldo tops the list, with an Arab presence
AL JAZEERA ARABICأثرياء مونديال 2026.. رونالدو يتربع على العرش وحضور عربي في القائمة
Jun 7, 2026, 09:53 AM
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of highest-earning players at the 2026 World Cup with $295 million in revenue, ahead of Messi and Mbappe, with a notable Arab presence among the ranks.
The World Cup's other protagonists: fan bases that don't only sing when they win
EL PAÍSLos otros protagonistas del Mundial: hinchadas que no solo cantan cuando ganan
Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM
A pick of the five most passionate, devoted and peculiar fan bases at the tournament.
Sonia Bermúdez's Spain makes a statement before the World Cup
EL PAÍSLa España de Sonia Bermúdez da un golpe sobre la mesa antes del Mundial
Jun 6, 2026, 02:04 PM
Spain's women's national team thrashed England, a result that will let them secure a direct ticket to Brazil if they deliver on Tuesday.
Nagelsmann Faces Technical Headaches Ahead of 2026 World Cup
AL JAZEERA ARABICتحديات فنية تؤرق ناغلسمان مدرب منتخب ألمانيا قبل مونديال 2026
Mar 17, 2026, 02:54 PM
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is grappling with technical and tactical dilemmas as he tries to establish the core pillars of his squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Doubts persist over the physical readiness of key stars including Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz. The uncertainty poses a significant challenge for Nagelsmann as he seeks to build a cohesive and competitive team.
Surprise Absences in Iraq's World Cup 2026 Playoff Squad
AL JAZEERA ARABICغيابات مفاجئة في قائمة العراق لملحق كأس العالم 2026
Mar 16, 2026, 06:17 PM
Iraq have named a 26-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff, but the announcement was marked by several surprise omissions. Most notably, veteran goalkeeper and captain Jalal Hassan has been left out of the squad. The absence of such a key figure has drawn significant attention ahead of the decisive qualifier.
Mexico City Breaks World Record with Massive Open-Air Soccer Class
DEUTSCHE WELLEMexico City sets world record for largest soccer class
Mar 16, 2026, 04:50 AM
Mexico City has set a new world record after more than 9,000 people participated in a massive open-air soccer class. The landmark event comes ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is set to co-host in June. The feat underscores the country's enthusiasm and preparations for the upcoming global tournament.
Arda Güler's Goal: The Indiana Jones Shot
EL PAÍSEl gol de Arda Güler, el disparo de Indiana Jones
Mar 16, 2026, 04:30 AM
Arda Güler's latest stunning goal is dissected in this piece as a feat of individual brilliance — not a rehearsed team move, but a single player's split-second decision to shoot from an improbable angle. The author compares the strike to the bold, instinctive leaps of fictional adventurer Indiana Jones. It is a celebration of the rare footballer who looks, calculates in an instant, and simply believes he can.