World Cup hype collides with the reality of cartel violence in the Mexican state of Jalisco

Fans have been flocking to soccer matches in Jalisco, Mexico, as authorities fine-tune security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

When does the U-17 World Cup start? Dates, groups, where it is played and the most important things about the tournament

The 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 3 to 27, marking a historic new chapter in youth soccer. For ...

Derby County's World Cup stars - and their Panini stickers

With a World Cup looming on the horizon, we take a look at the players from the years gone by that competed for the biggest prize in football while playing for Derby ...
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DR Congo name squad for World Cup playoffs

Head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, Sébastien Desabre, has named a 25-man squad for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Morocco this month, PUNCH Sports Extra ...