New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia
ZURICH:(Web news) The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings the day after four continents completed qualifying.Co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico will be joined in
Colombia’s top guerrilla leader threatens vote disruption
BOGOTA:(Web News) Colombia’s most-wanted guerrilla leader Ivan Mordisco threatened to disrupt the country’s 2026 presidential election, in a video released on Tuesday, in response to deadly military strikes against his armed group.The military operations were part of President Gustavo Petro’s intensifying attacks against
Ronaldo attends White House meeting between Trump and Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON (Web News) – Portugal’s soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday attended a White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump is hosting the Saudi de facto ruler as the latter seeks to rehabilitate
Brazil held to friendly draw by Tunisia despite Estevao goal
PARIS (Web News) – Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil were held to a disappointing 1-1 friendly draw by Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday as their stuttering build-up to the 2026 World Cup continued. In-form 18-year-old Estevao scored a penalty but Lucas Paqueta squandered an opportunity
Sensational Scotland reach first World Cup since 1998
GLASGOW (Web News) – Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on a night of twists and turns on Tuesday, booking their place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998. On a crackling evening in
Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup with Turkey draw
SEVILLE (Spain) (Web News) – Spain booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Turkey in their final qualifier on Tuesday to top Group E. Turkey finished second and will compete in the play-offs after they became the
Iran halts visa-free entry for Indian citizens
TEHRAN (Web News) – Iran has announced the suspension of visa-free entry for Indian citizens. According to Indian media, travel regulations between India and Iran have been revised, and Iran has decided to discontinue visa-free access for Indian nationals. Iran reportedly took this
Mbappe, PSG in counterclaims worth hundreds of millions
PARIS (Web News) – France captain Kylian Mbappe on Monday claimed 263 million euros ($305m) from Paris Saint-Germain in an escalating dispute over the status of his contract and how his former club treated him. PSG countersued Mbappe, who moved to Real Madrid
Netherlands qualify for World Cup, Poland in play-offs
AMSTERDAM (AFP) – The Netherlands sealed their 2026 World Cup berth on Monday with a dominant 4-0 victory against Lithuania in Amsterdam. The Oranje — three-time finalists in 1974, 1978, and 2010 — will participate in their 12th World Cup after finishing top
Germany ‘send message’ with Slovakia rout to reach 2026 World Cup
LEIPZIG (Germany) (Web News) – Germany captain Joshua Kimmich said his side “wanted to send a message” with Monday’s 6-0 thumping of Slovakia in Leipzig which sealed their progress to the 2026 World Cup. Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for
