War, Politics, and the World Cup: Why 1942 and 1946 Never Happened
The history of the FIFA World Cup has been shaped not only by sport but also by global conflict and crisis, ranging from early travel and financial limitations to a 12-year suspension during World War II and even modern-day geopolitical tensions affecting the 2026 tournament.
Messi Draws Massive Crowds in India as Stadium Chaos Erupts After Early Exit
Football icon Lionel Messi was met with overwhelming enthusiasm during his visit to eastern India on Saturday, as thousands of fans packed a stadium in Kolkata to welcome the World Cup-winning Argentine star.
13/12/2025
Mohamed Salah Says He Was ‘Thrown Under the Bus’ as Rift With Slot Deepens
That impeccable sense of timing has long defined Mohamed Salah’s career, helping propel the Egypt international to the top of world football and cementing his place over the past eight-and-a-half years as one of Liverpool’s modern greats.
07/12/2025
Iraq Targets Top Spot as Sudan Seeks First Win in Arab Cup Clash
The Arab Cup 2025 continues this Saturday in Qatar with a pivotal Group D showdown between Iraq and Sudan, scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
06/12/2025
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Sets Stage for Historic Tournament Across North America
The anticipation for the FIFA World Cup 2026 reached new heights on Friday as the official draw was conducted at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will mark the first time the World Cup is staged across three nations.
05/12/2025
Trump Celebrates 2026 World Cup Draw, Honored with FIFA Peace Prize
The event set the stage for the 48-team finals, outlining the path to victory for competing nations.
05/12/2025
Iran to Boycott World Cup Draw After U.S. Visa Refusal
Iran announced Friday that it will boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington after the United States denied visas to several members of its football delegation.
28/11/2025