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FIFA Reportedly Let DR Congo Reach World Cup Despite Fielding Ineligible Player in Qualifiers | World Cup 2026

October 7, 2026October 7, 2026grace

Fifa permitted the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take part in this summer’s World Cup even though reports indicated that an internal inquiry had concluded the team used an ineligible player during qualification. The player involved was goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, who delivered several impressive performances at the tournament, including in the last-32 match against […]

Kierron Bowie Eyes Scotland Opportunity After World Cup Heartbreak

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026grace

“Process” has been mentioned so frequently by Scotland’s head coach and players lately that it could almost serve as the team’s new slogan. However, the term accurately reflects the situation. Pocognoli is working to introduce a system that differs significantly from that of his predecessor. He is also seeking to establish a new mentality while […]

Northern Ireland: Kess Elmore Among Five New Faces Called Up for World Cup Play-Off

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026grace

Sparta Prague attacker Kess Elmore has earned an unexpected maiden Northern Ireland call-up for the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off against Portugal. The 27-year-old former England youth international is among five newcomers selected by Michael McArdle. Galway United full-back Lucy-Jayne Grant receives her first call-up alongside Irish Premiership players Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte […]

Nations League recap: Lamine Yamal downs Croatia in Spain’s World Cup homecoming

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026grace

Lamine Yamal struck twice and provided an assist as Spain cruised to a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Tuesday’s Nations League match, their first home appearance since winning the World Cup. The 19-year-old shared the goals with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams, helping Spain extend their unbeaten streak to 40 games following June’s final victory […]

2027 Women’s World Cup Guide: Qualifying Groups, Qualified Teams, Venues and Key Details

September 29, 2026September 30, 2026grace

The play-off competition will be contested over two stages from October to December 2026. A total of 32 teams will take part in the opening round, divided into two groups known as Path 1 and Path 2. Path 1 will feature the teams that placed second and third in League A against those that advanced […]

Infantino Faces Pressure to Add Scrapped World Cup Sell-Off Proposal to Independent FIFA Review | FIFA

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

Fifa council members are expected to insist that Gianni Infantino broaden his proposed independent governance review to cover the cancelled World Cup commercial deal and the controversy involving Folarin Balogun. In a letter distributed to all 211 Fifa member associations on Monday, Infantino said he would ask the council to approve an assessment of “Fifa’s […]

Harry Kane Says England’s World Cup Exit Was His Most Painful Defeat Yet | England

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026grace

Harry Kane has called England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina the most agonising tournament elimination of his career, largely because the team abandoned its usual identity. The England captain wants to put the disappointment behind him quickly and hopes the team can deliver a significant performance against Spain at Wembley in Saturday night’s Nations […]

FA Chairman Hewitt Urges Infantino to Disclose Documents on Failed World Cup Proposal | Gianni Infantino

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026grace

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has asked Gianni Infantino to disclose every document connected to his discontinued World Cup commercial proposal and the decision to overturn USA forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension during last summer’s competition. Hewitt and several other FIFA Council members are seeking an independent investigation into both the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) […]

After Two Years and a World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino Is Still Evaluating the USA

September 18, 2026September 20, 2026grace

In the aftermath of the USMNT’s 4-1 elimination in the last 16 of this summer’s World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino addressed the media in what many expected to be his final press conference as the United States head coach. I asked whether he viewed his time in charge as successful. Although his response contained plenty of […]

FA chairman urges Infantino to disclose World Cup sell-off documents

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026grace

The Football Association had been concerned about the Balogun case from the beginning and requested access to the documents explaining why his World Cup suspension was overturned. Balogun, a 25-year-old forward, was permitted to face Belgium in the round of 16 despite originally being expected to serve a one-game ban. The striker received a straight […]