When does your favourite team play? When does your rival play? Find out with our full schedule of matches for the 2018 FIFA ...

Russia isn't competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look at the reason why and whether that'll be lifted in the ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and historic firsts, but one familiar name is missing from the field. Russia's absence has become one of the tournament's most talked-about storylines.

Akinfeev saved two shots during the shootout, while all of his teammates scored to give Russia a 4-3 advantage after a draw that was dominated by Spain in every way but the 1-1 score. Russia -- the ...

In the 26 matches of the 2026 World Cup, referees issued 4 red cards. Notably, the same number of red cards was recorded during the entire 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Officiating underwent a dramatic transformation with the introduction of VAR, a technology that sparked controversy while bringing greater accuracy and fairness to the game. The Video Assistant ...

With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, Russia remains one of the most notable absentees from the tournament despite its long history on soccer’s biggest stage. The national team, which ...

World champions often seem to carry a curse. A debt that football collects four years after they have reached the summit. Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia became another example, suffering ...

Harry Kane was named England captain shortly before 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and has led by example ever since. The striker claimed the adidas Golden Boot at those finals with six goals, and went ...

This week's FIFA World Cup quiz centres around the 21st edition of the global finals. Every Wednesday, we'll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 edition in ...