World-cup

Safety fears raised over Qatar World Cup death

An initial investigation into a British worker's death at a Qatar World Cup stadium has raised concerns over the construction…

9 years ago

Russia 2018 qualifier: N8bn budget for Eagles

WITH four games left of the qualifying series for the 2018 World Cup, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has budgeted…

9 years ago

Syria strike late to further damage China’s World Cup hopes

Ahmad Al Salih's injury-time free kick dealt China's already faint World Cup hopes another body blow as they were held…

9 years ago

The UAE strike late to keep their World Cup hopes alive

THE UAE were seconds from dropping out of the running for Russia 2018 when Mabkhout scored from close range after…

9 years ago

Iran joins Brazil in qualifying for 2018 World Cup

IRAN became the second team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup as they beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in Tehran. Goals…

9 years ago

South Korea urges talks on joint football World Cup

South Korea's football association Tuesday said it wanted talks with China and Japan about a joint bid to host the…

9 years ago

Qatar says World Cup plans continue ‘as normal’

Qatar's World Cup preparations continue "as normal" and organisers remain confident that stadium construction deadlines will be met, a source…

9 years ago

I will retire after the World Cup, but… ―Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon admits that he will retire after the forthcoming World Cup in Russia, unless Juventus win the Champions League,…

9 years ago

Video referees for Russia 2018 ―Fifa President

VIDEO referees will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed. The video…

9 years ago

World Cup 2026: Fifa reveals allocation for 48-team tournament

FIFA is proposing a six-nation play-off tournament to decide the last two slots at the 48-team World Cup in 2026.…

9 years ago

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