Claudio Lotito, president of Lazio, has initiated a petition within the Italian Senate urging the resignation of FIGC president Gabriele Gravina. This significant move comes in the wake of Italy's stunning defeat to Bosnia on penalties in the World Cup playoff final, which saw them fail to qua
The penalty shootout between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy on Tuesday night became a point of contention when goalkeepers Nikola Vasilj and Gianluigi Donnarumma had a heated exchange after the initial spot kicks. Here’s a breakdown of what happened. Italy, despite being reduced to 10 m
The global football governing body, FIFA, finds itself under intense scrutiny and facing sharp criticism as the 2026 World Cup approaches. Complaints are pouring in from all sides: supporters decry the organization's inability to sway the United States on fan reception conditions and the exorbi
The French national team, 'Les Bleus,' has learned the identity of its final adversary for the upcoming World Cup in Group I. With Iraq's qualification for the final phase, the group's competitiveness has been significantly bolstered, reinforcing its status as an exceptionally challenging draw.
After an agonizing wait of four decades, Iraq has successfully secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Mesopotamia achieved this historic qualification by triumphing over Bolivia with a 2-1 victory in the intercontinental play-off final on Wednesday. This momentous win mea
Sweden has secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a qualification that has raised eyebrows given their initial performance in the group stage. Despite a dismal campaign where they managed to accumulate only two points and failed to register a single victory, the Swedish national
Bosnia and Herzegovina etched one of the most memorable chapters in its history by triumphing over Italy on Tuesday in Zenica, during the final of the 2026 World Cup play-offs. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, followed by a decisive 4-1 victory in a penalty shootout for Bosnia and Herzegovi
The full roster of 48 teams set to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, has now been officially confirmed. This announcement follows the conclusion of the final European zone playoffs and the intercontinental playoffs, finalizing all spots
A section of Spanish football supporters was heard chanting an offensive anti-Muslim slogan on Tuesday during a friendly match between Spain and Egypt, which concluded in a 0-0 draw. These actions have been strongly condemned by both the Spanish press and several players from the national team.
In the wake of Italy's third consecutive elimination in the play-offs, following the disappointments of 2018 and 2022, the Italian press expresses profound dismay. Media outlets are vehemently criticizing a Nazionale team that is perceived as more divided than ever and has lost its ability to i
This Tuesday marked yet another disappointment for Italy. For the third consecutive time, the Nazionale – quadruple world champions – will not participate in the World Cup. This has unfortunately become a common occurrence for the *tifosi*, who seem to have finally resigned themselves to the di
The streets of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, overflowed with jubilant supporters on Tuesday. They were celebrating the national team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, secured after Sébastien Desabre's squad defeated Jamaica 1-0 in extra time during the pl