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من منبوذ إلى بطل للأفيال.. هل ينجح بيبي في كسر مجاديف النرويج بدور الـ32؟

Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

After months of being sidelined amid controversy, Nicolas Pépé has returned to write one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. He led Côte d'Ivoire to its first-ever qualification for the knockout rounds.

Casemiro y diez más para Ancelotti: marcó el gol decisivo para pasar a octavos tras una contundente acción en defensa

Jun 30, 2026, 10:49 AM

Casemiro scored the decisive goal and made a crucial defensive play to send Brazil into the round of 16 after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback against Morocco. The midfielder was the first player coach Carlo Ancelotti called up when he took charge of the national team.

Jun 30, 2026, 08:26 AM

South Korea's national football coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned after the team failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. The exit triggered anger among South Korean fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo, premier joueur à marquer dans six Coupes du monde

Jun 25, 2026, 09:03 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups, after Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the 2026 tournament.

Mondial 2026 : l'heure des comptes pour la Tunisie après un naufrage en mondiovision

Jun 25, 2026, 05:43 AM

Humiliated by Sweden and then Japan, Tunisia enters its last World Cup match in an atmosphere of crisis and disillusionment. On the eve of facing Morocco, the squad faces an internal reckoning.

Coupe du monde 2026 : Pour le Brésil et le Maroc, le show et la qualification

Jun 25, 2026, 05:13 AM

World Cup 2026: As against Haiti (3-0), Brazil easily beat Scotland 3-0 to finish top of Group C, ahead of Morocco, who also qualified after defeating Haiti.

Mondial 2026 : Allemagne, Côte d'Ivoire... les enjeux de la dernière journée du groupe E

Jun 25, 2026, 05:12 AM

World Cup 2026, Group E: Germany are virtually guaranteed to finish first, but the fight for second and third place between Côte d'Ivoire and other teams looks set to deliver plenty of suspense on the final matchday.

Mondial 2026 : résultats, articles et temps forts de la nuit

Jun 25, 2026, 03:21 AM

2026 World Cup: Switzerland moved ahead of Morocco in Vancouver, while the heroic Haitian team was beaten by Morocco, who qualified for the round of 16.

Mondial 2026 : l'Afrique du Sud se qualifie et envoie la Corée du Sud en salle d'attente

Jun 25, 2026, 02:57 AM

World Cup 2026: South Africa qualified for the next round, while South Korea was left waiting after their group stage results.

Mondial 2026 : Adidas va-t-il humilier Nike chez lui ?

Jun 9, 2026, 08:43 PM

The 2026 World Cup takes place on US soil, the home turf of Nike, giving rival Adidas a historic opportunity to challenge its market dominance and brand image. France 24 analyses the two giants' opposing marketing strategies with an expert — from a war over official jerseys to limited editions and global digital activation.

Mondial-2026 : Un arbitre somalien refoulé à Los Angeles

Jun 9, 2026, 08:37 PM

Omar Artan, a Somali official named Africa's best referee last year, was denied entry to the United States on arrival in Los Angeles. FIFA accepted he will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup, sparking indignation in Somalia and renewed scrutiny of US entry restrictions ahead of the tournament.

مباشر.. مباراة السعودية ضد السنغال الودية استعدادا لكأس العالم

Jun 9, 2026, 06:00 PM

Live coverage of the friendly match between Saudi Arabia and Senegal in the early hours of Wednesday, as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup finals.

Jun 9, 2026, 05:55 PM

With Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and concerns over staff and supporters being turned back, questions are growing over whether FIFA has lost control of its own World Cup. The disruptions highlight tensions between the tournament and US immigration policy.

Jun 9, 2026, 05:50 PM

FIFA says it is working to 'maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches' after Iran's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament. Football's governing body is scrambling to resolve the issue.

بينهم عربيان.. أبرز 10 مواهب قد تخطف أنظار كبار أوروبا في المونديال

Jun 9, 2026, 05:34 PM

The 2026 World Cup is a prime showcase for young talents and players whose contracts with major European clubs are expiring. Al Jazeera highlights 10 prospects—including two Arab players—who could catch the eye of Europe's biggest clubs.

هل يكون مونديال 2026 بداية نهاية كأس العالم بتاريخها المعروف؟

Jun 9, 2026, 05:21 PM

Debate is mounting ahead of the 2026 World Cup over off-pitch issues—soaring ticket prices, the difficulties teams and fans face getting into the US, and the political row over American immigration and security policies. Some ask whether the tournament marks the beginning of the end of the World Cup as we know it.

منتخب إيران يدعو فيفا لتطبيق قاعدة 8% في المونديال

Jun 9, 2026, 04:52 PM

Two days before the 2026 World Cup, a fresh crisis has erupted around Iran's national team, which is calling on FIFA to apply the '8% rule', amid demands for the governing body to intervene and questions over how non-sporting factors are affecting the tournament.

المخبر الاقتصادي: هل يتحول المونديال إلى كابوس مالي للمدن الأمريكية؟

Jun 9, 2026, 03:59 PM

An episode of 'The Economic Informer', presented by Ashraf Ibrahim, highlighted growing criticism within the United States of how the 2026 World Cup is being organised and hosted, asking whether it could turn into a financial nightmare for American cities.

Jun 9, 2026, 03:44 PM

World Cup organisers revoked Iran's allocation of fan tickets days before the tournament, the country's football federation has said, shutting Iranian supporters out of the event.

Mondial 2026 : France, Espagne, Argentine… Qui sont les favoris et les outsiders ?

Jun 9, 2026, 03:24 PM

With the 2026 World Cup kicking off on 11 June, France 24 reviews the contenders for the 19 July final. Argentina, Spain, France, Portugal and England lead the favourites, with Morocco and Senegal among the outsiders.

فارق الطول يتجاوز 44 سنتيمترا.. تعرف على أطول وأقصر لاعبي مونديال 2026

Jun 9, 2026, 03:15 PM

The 2026 World Cup brings together unprecedented physical contrasts between giants and short players—with a height gap exceeding 44 centimetres—in a tournament that shows football is about talent and intelligence beyond physical measurements.

Mondial 2026 : quand l'administration Trump complique le bon déroulement de la fête

Jun 9, 2026, 03:15 PM

Two days before the 2026 World Cup opens, US immigration policy is already causing friction. A Somali referee was turned away at the border and Iranian spectators were denied tickets, complicating the tournament hosted on American soil.

Les "Ghetto Kids" impatients de danser avec Shakira pour la finale du Mondial

Jun 9, 2026, 03:02 PM

The Ghetto Kids, a dance troupe of Ugandan street children, are preparing to perform alongside Shakira during the 2026 World Cup half-time show. The Colombian superstar invited them after the group posted a video dancing to one of her songs.

Mondial 2026 : un arbitre somalien écarté après s'être vu refuser l'entrée aux États-Unis

Jun 9, 2026, 02:56 PM

Somali referee Omar Artan, turned back on his arrival in the United States on Saturday, will not officiate at the World Cup due to start Thursday, FIFA told AFP. The reasons for barring Artan, who has refereed at the Africa Cup of Nations, remain unknown.

Jun 9, 2026, 01:43 PM

Somali referee Omar Artan says he held the 'right papers' and the 'right visa' but was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup. His account adds to scrutiny of how US authorities are handling tournament arrivals.

Roberto Martínez, el español que puede llevar a Portugal a ganar su primer Mundial

Jun 9, 2026, 03:40 AM

Roberto Martínez, the Spanish coach with a brilliant record in European football, leads a talent-packed Portugal side that has slipped in among the favourites to lift the World Cup. El País spent a working day with him.

Jun 8, 2026, 09:26 PM

The US denied entry to a Somali referee due to officiate at the World Cup and subjected the Senegal team to an extensive search on arrival, the latest friction over access to the tournament.

Jun 8, 2026, 04:55 PM

Denmark's team doctor said an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted in footballer Christian Eriksen's chest worked as intended after he collapsed on Sunday. The device responded automatically to the cardiac episode.

Jun 7, 2026, 11:00 PM

Football fans around the world say US travel bans and visa restrictions are making them feel excluded from the World Cup—'a World Cup for them, not us'. The complaints deepen concerns about access to the US-hosted tournament.

مكافأة 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.

أثرياء 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.

Los 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.

La 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.

تحديات 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.

غيابات 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 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.

El 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.