FIFA World Cup

Association football men's competition

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The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The current champion is France, which won its second title at the 2018 tournament in Russia.

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Group G Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Will Brazil shine again? Brazil are on the hunt for World Cup number six - but haven't won football's biggest prize in 20 years. Cafu tells us which player holds the key to success Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:06Published 4 days ago

US Soccer Agrees to Equal Pay Deal for Men’s and Women’s Teams US Soccer Agrees to Equal Pay Deal , for Men’s and Women’s Teams. CNBC reports that on May 18, the U.S. women's national soccer team (USWNT) reached an equal pay deal with the U.S. Soccer.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 5 days ago

EA Sports and FIFA Sever Video Game Ties After 2 Decades EA Sports and FIFA , Sever Video Game Ties , After 2 Decades. EA Sports and FIFA , Sever Video Game Ties , After 2 Decades. The current deal between Electronic Arts (EA) and the organization that.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Maradona's 'hand of God' World Cup jersey auctioned for $9.3 million Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Group D Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Will France win it again? France was the best team in the 2018 World Cup, do they now have the best player in Kylian Mbappe? And will Christian Eriksen shine in Qatar? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:06Published on April 28, 2022

Football Now: Group C Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Can Lionel Messi win the World Cup? In what could be his last World Cup will Lionel Messi help Argentina claim football's biggest prize? Plus we take a look inside the Lusail Stadium Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:03Published on April 21, 2022

Group B Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Is this finally England's time? Can the Three Lions roar again? Former World Cup Winner Frank Leboeuf tells us "England has all the talent to win the World Cup" Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:09Published on April 14, 2022

2022 World Cup Draw: Discover your team's fate for Qatar Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:52Published on April 1, 2022

Qatar 2022: US to face England in World Cup group stage Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published on April 1, 2022

Qatar 2022: Five African nations qualified for the World Cup Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:24Published on April 1, 2022

Qatar 2022: Eyes of football world on Doha for World Cup draw Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:38Published on April 1, 2022

Qatar 2022: FIFA faces new attack over human rights in World Cup host Qatar Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:07Published on April 1, 2022

Qatar rights overshadows FIFA congress in World Cup year Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:04Published on April 1, 2022

US Men's Soccer Team Qualifies for 2022 FIFA World Cup U.S. Men's Soccer Team , Qualifies for 2022 FIFA World Cup. CNN reports that the United States Men's National team will compete in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in eight years. CNN reports.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 31, 2022

Qatar opens huge sports museum for World Cup year Qatar now has its own Olympic and Sports Museum, showcasing the evolution and history of sport and the Olympic movement. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on March 31, 2022

Families of former World Cup winners speak about dementia Tom Charlton, brother of Jack Charlton, and John Stiles, son of Nobby Stiles, describe watching their family suffer the gradual effects of dementia from their football careers as “heart-breaking to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:58Published on March 30, 2022

Sports roundup: A look at which countries qualified for 2022 World Cup Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:34Published on March 30, 2022

Football: Poland fans react to World Cup qualification Poland fans rejoice as they leave the Silesian Stadium after watching their side grab a World Cup final spot thanks to a 2-0 win over Sweden. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:56Published on March 30, 2022

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Senegal, Egypt to lock horns in 2nd leg of qualifying clash Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:31Published on March 29, 2022

North Macedonia fans go crazy after historic victory against Italy Thousands of people gathered in downtown Skopje to celebrate the national team's victory against Italy in the World Cup qualifier match in Palermo. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on March 25, 2022

Major shock as European champions Italy fail to qualify for World Cup They were beaten by North Macedonia and will now play Portugal for a place at the football extravaganza in Qatar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:25Published on March 25, 2022

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Women to officiate during men's World Cup for first time ever Female football referees will work at matches at a major men's tournament for the first time ever during the Qatar World Cup. Sky News - Published 4 days agoAlso reported by •BBC Sport
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Eddie Jones: England building a squad for the World Cup England head coach Eddie Jones talks to Radio 5 Live about his 36-strong training squad to prepare for July's Test series against Australia. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago

Women's Six Nations 2022: What England must do to stay ahead for World Cup Despite their dominance at the top of the world game, England see room for improvement. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Women's Six Nations 2022: 'Our journey hasn't finished', says England captain Sarah Hunter England will not reflect on their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam for long with the World Cup around the corner. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Women's Six Nations 2022: England's Grand Slam decider a golden opportunity Saturday's Grand Slam decider in France provides the perfect test of England's World Cup credentials. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Alyssa Healy: Australia's World Cup winner 'back to reality after doing a good job' Australia's World Cup hero Alyssa Healy tells the BBC Stumped podcast about her historic innings, growing the women's game and getting back to reality. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2022

Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final rescheduled for 1 June Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine is rescheduled for 1 June, with the winner playing Wales four days later. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2022
England bowler Anya Shrubsole retires from international game England bowler Anya Shrubsole, a key part of England's 2017 World Cup triumph, retires from the international game. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2022
World Cup qualifying: Highlights - Northern Ireland 0-5 England Watch highlights of England's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Northern Ireland in Belfast, where Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway both score twice for the Lionesses. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2022	Scotland 0-2 Spain: Jennifer Hermoso double seals World Cup spot against competitive Scots Scotland put in a resilient and much-improved performance despite another defeat by Spain in Women's World Cup qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2022
Women's World Cup 2023 qualifying: Kazakhstan 0-3 Wales Natasha Harding scores to mark her 100th international appearance as dominant Wales claim a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win in Kazakhstan. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2022	World Cup archive: Freddy Rincon scores for Colombia against West Germany in 1990 Watch the moment Freddy Rincon scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser for Colombia against West Germany at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2022
Women's World Cup qualifier highlights: Wales 1-2 France Watch highlights as Wales's challenge falls short in their World Cup qualifier in Llanelli. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2022	Women's World Cup qualifying: Wales 1-2 France - visitors hold out after hosts fight back France survive a spirited fightback from Wales to earn a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2022
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Ronald Koeman to replace Louis van Gaal as Netherlands boss after World Cup Ronald Koeman will become the manager of the Netherlands for a second time following the 2022 Qatar World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2022	World Cup 2022: Russian football federation drops appeal against Fifa ban Russia's football federation drops an appeal against Fifa's World Cup ban that was imposed after the country's invasion of Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2022
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World Cup 2022: Relive England’s incredible run to semi-finals in 2018 Relive how England recorded their biggest World Cup win and broke their penalty shootout hoodoo on the biggest stage. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2022	World Cup 2022: Relive 10 defining goals from 2018 tournament Before the 2022 World Cup draw, BBC Sport relives 10 defining goals from the 2018 tournament - featuring stunning strikes from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2022
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World Cup 2022: 'Issues of concern' remain for LGBTIQ+ people in Qatar LGBTIQ+ organisations engaging with Fifa over the 2022 Qatar World Cup say "progress has been slow" and "issues of concern" remain. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2022	Women's World Cup: Ecclestone seals victory for England with her sixth wicket Sophie Ecclestone takes the wicket of Trisha Chetty to complete a six-wicket haul and send England into the World Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2022
Women's World Cup: Wyatt survives four drops to makes 129 Opener Danni Wyatt makes a brilliant 129 off 125 balls to put England in a strong position in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2022	'Pick your words carefully': World Cup chief hits back at Southgate over 'issues' with Qatar hosting The head of the Qatar World Cup has told Gareth Southgate to "pick his words very carefully" after the England manager questioned the Gulf State's treatment of migrant workers and said it would be a.. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2022
Egypt claim players were subjected to racism before World Cup play-off against Senegal Egypt lodge an official complaint against Senegal in which they claim their team was subjected to racism and "terrorised" by home fans in Dakar. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2022	Sophie Ecclestone: The making of England's world top-ranked bowler From Cheshire cricket to a World Cup semi-final, it's been quite the journey for England's Sophie Ecclestone. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2022
Mohamed Salah misses World Cup play-off penalty after being dazzled with lasers Mohamed Salah has missed a crucial penalty during Egypt's World Cup play-off with Senegal after multiple lasers were shone into his eyes. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2022	World Cup 2022: Mane helps Senegal beat Egypt and qualify for Qatar after penalty shootout Sadio Mane scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Egypt to put Senegal through to the World Cup finals in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2022
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Portugal v North Macedonia: Cristiano Ronaldo wants 'hell breaking loose' in Porto Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal's World Cup play-off final with North Macedonia is a "matter of life and death". BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2022	Canada reach World Cup: John Herdman - the English manager behind landmark qualification Englishman John Herdman will lead Canada to the World Cup later this year after helping transform the nation's football fortunes. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2022

FIFA World Cup

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