World Cup

​Toronto, Canada, Jun 12 (EFE).- Canada tied in its debut as co-host of the 2026 World Cup, 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the Group B opener at Toronto’s stadium. ​Bosnia and Herzegovina took the lead 21 minutes into the first half with a header by Jovo Lukic...

​Mexico City, Jun 11 (EFE).- The Mexican rock band Maná and singer Lila Downs headlined the opening musical performance of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, a celebration that reached its climax with a rendition of “Dai Dai” by Colombian singer Shakira, the official World Cup anthem....

Madrid, Oct 5 (EFE).- World football’s governing body, FIFA, has announced that Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will organize the 2030 World Cup, subject to the approval of its congress next year after the countries emerged as the sole joint bidders for the tournament. Three matches of the World Cup will...

Sports Desk, Jul 23 (EFE).- The Netherlands, who finished second at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, beat Portugal, while Sweden came from behind against South Africa, and France drew with Jamaica on the fourth day of the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand. Stefanie van der Gragt’s goal in...

Doha, Dec 16 (EFE).- The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was the “best ever,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino told a press conference Friday ahead of the competition’s third place playoff and final this weekend. “Thanks to everyone involved, Qatar, all the volunteers to make this the best World Cup ever,”...

By Rodrigo García Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (EFE).- The opulent streets of Doha are abuzz with crowds of Argentina fans and so too is Buenos Aires, which has been gripped by delirious celebrations after Lionel Messi and company secured a place in the World Cup final, offering some emotional respite...

Al Khor, Qatar, Dec 14 (EFE).- France kept alive their quest to become the first team in 60 years to repeat as World Cup champions, defeating Morocco 2-0 here Wednesday to advance to the final against Argentina. Les Bleus hope to match the feat of the Brazil side that won...

Doha, Dec 8 (EFE).- Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain’s national team head coach, the Spanish football federation confirmed Thursday, after his contract expired at the end of the team’s run at the World Cup in Qatar. Spain were stunned by Morocco as they crashed out on penalties...

Doha, Nov 30 (EFE).- Spain coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday insisted his players would be aiming to beat Japan and top Group E amid questions about whether La Roja will try to come second to secure an easier opponent in the round of 16. Spain take on the Samurai Blue...

Doha, Nov 29 (EFE).- After an uninspired performance against the United States, England put up three goals – two from Marcus Rashford – against Wales here Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage of World Cup 2022 as Group B winners. The Three Lions, who finished fourth at World Cup...

Beijing, Nov 29 (EFE).- China’s state television has edited footage of Qatar 2022 World Cup matches to remove shots of maskless fans, after broadcasts of packed stadiums with crowds enjoying the games amid no Covid measures fuelled protests across the Asian nation. This measure, which has not been officially confirmed...

Doha, Nov 28 (EFE).- Brazil struggled to break down Switzerland’s well-organized defense for most of their World Cup Group G contest on Monday, but a goal by Casemiro with time winding down in the second half gave his side a 1-0 victory and a berth in the tournament’s knockout stage....