Tag: FIFA World Cup
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Bangladesh suffered defeat against Australia
It was a much-improved performance as Bangladesh lost 2-0 goals to mighty Australia in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 held at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in the city on Thursday. Australia recorded their fifth consecutive win thanks to an own goal by defender Mehedi Hasan in the first half and…
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New York selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams means there will be 24 additional matches, giving a total of 104 games across 16 venues. The tournament will take the format of 12 groups of four teams, with the top two teams as well as the eight best third-placed teams. From there, the competition takes place…
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This morcellin is made of hard times
In fact, the entire Bangladesh team performed brilliantly against their higher ranked Lebanon. Bangladesh, ranked 183rd, can also snatch a win against 104th-ranked Lebanon. That is, Morcelin is not completely satisfied with the result. In fact, he missed two chances in both halves. However, they will take solace from the fact that at least one…
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Will Bangladesh qualify for the FIFA World Cup if it is successful in the second round?
Will Bangladesh qualify for the FIFA World Cup if it is successful in the second round?
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Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 World Cup: FIFA
Once the technical criteria are validated, world football’s governing body will officially announce the award of its flagship event in 2024. But, following “unanimous” approval by the FIFA Council, the way has been cleared for this unprecedented intercontinental format, which promises complex political and logistical challenges and raises further questions about the environmental impact of…
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Neymar returns as Brazil begin World Cup qualifying campaign
Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool, England), Bento (Athletico Paranaense), Ederson (Manchester City, England) guard: Danilo (Juventus, Ita), Wenderson (Monaco, FRA), Caio Henrique (Monaco, FRA), Renan Lodi (Marseille, FRA), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal, England), Ibáñez (Al-Ahli, KSA), Marquinhos (Paris ) ) Saint-Germain, FRA), Nino (Fluminense) Midfielder: Andre (Fluminense), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle, England), Casemiro (Manchester United, England), Joelinton (Newcastle, England),…
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Hijab-wearing Nouhaila Benzina is a symbol of inclusivity at the World Cup
She was standing straight. She stood up for her country and her culture. And against a country where female footballers wearing the Islamic hijab headscarf are outlawed, Nouhaila Benzina stood up for her religion. Dressed in a Moroccan red headscarf, Benzina may have had to contend with his teammates in the 4-0 defeat against France.…
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The Netherlands beat South Africa 2-0 to book a place in the quarter-finals against Spain
He said that his team can beat anyone, but was critical of their first half performance. “We lost the ball too many times in the first half and missed some chances,” he said. “Daphne saved us a few times and I was happy to lead 1-0 at half time. “We played much better in the…
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Lionel Messi is ready to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup
After hoisting his first FIFA World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said the tournament would be his last. But now it appears he is open to the possibility of playing in the 2026 event. “It will be difficult to make 2026 because of age,” Messi, 35, told Diario Ole, an Argentine sports…
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‘Immortal’ Pele’s life in frame
‘Immortal’ Pele’s life in frame
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A world without Pele, Maradona
Myths, stories and fairy tales are a part of everyone’s childhood. Children grow up reading and listening to stories of knights and warriors, witches and wizards, kings and queens, and fairies and demons. Everyone at some point in their life has wished to dive into the world of those fairytales and join their heroes on…
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World Cup winner Messi to return to PSG next week
World Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to return to work at Paris Saint-Germain next week, his club coach Christophe Gaultier said on Tuesday. Messi, 35, was the fulcrum of the Argentina team that won the World Cup in Qatar nine days ago, scoring twice in the final against France, which ended in a penalty…
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Pele to celebrate Christmas in hospital as cancer condition worsens
Pele posted regularly during the Qatar World Cup, including a congratulatory message to captain Lionel Messi after Argentina took home the top prize. He wrote, “Congratulations Argentina! Diego (Maradona, who passed away on November 25, 2020) is probably smiling now.” Pelé also watched from the hospital as star player Neymar equaled the goals record of…
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Qatar’s migrant workers worried about life after the World Cup
Labor rights have been a hot topic for Qatar, in fact since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago. Rights groups say the death toll on Qatar’s mega-projects is underreported and condemn the conditions endured by the expatriates, who make up more than 80 percent of the 2.9 million population. Even some of…
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Argentina win incredible World Cup final in shootout
reuters Argentina won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final on Sunday as they beat France 4-2 on penalties, with Lionel Messi scoring twice in a 3-3 draw and Kylian Mbappe grabbing a hat-trick to send the holders 2-1. Backed by -0 and 3. -2 down. It was an incredible night of drama, high…