World Cup referee dies aged 38, weeks after being axed when he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a teenage boy in the UK

🚩Referee confirmed, Ismail Elfath for decisive Uruguay v Spain

FIFA has officially confirmed the refereeing appointment for the crucial clash between Uruguay and Spain, corresponding to the third matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage. The man in charge of of...

FIFA receives complaint about England player before World Cup game vs Panama

FIFA receives complaint about England player before World Cup game vs Panama

Balogun pulls out his Trump card: World Cup meme goes viral following red card overturn

AlBAWABA - FIFA recently sparked outrage and claims of corruption after overturning US striker Folarin Balogun's red card decision during his match against Bosnia-Herzegovina...

FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina clarifies VAR call disallowing Germany's goal against Paraguay

New York [US], July 1 (ANI): FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina has reiterated that referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will closely scrutinise attacking players who deliberately obstruct defenders or goalkeepers, saying such tactics will be punished during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to ESPN.His comments came after four-time champions Germany was denied what could have been a match-winnin

England World Cup latest

England World Cup latest

Politics, power and the World Cup | Bigger Than Five

The FIFA World Cup is shining a spotlight on politics, discrimination and double standards. Former Iran national team coach Afshin Ghotbi explains why some players are judged by the governments they represent, while others are treated simply as athletes. Then, former US player and academic Jules Boykoff asks whether FIFA is living up to its own principles of neutrality. As football and politics collide, Bigger Than Five examines the controversies beyond the pitch.

Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension

FIFA used an arcane rule to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to face Belgium despite there being no appeal process.

Egypt registers official complaint to FIFA demanding expulsion of referee after 3-2 defeat to Argentina

FIFA has received a formal complaint from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) after Egypt demanded an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his entire officiating team following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation is also seeking the removal of the French officials from the remainder of the tournament, alleging that decisive refereeing errors altered the outcome of the match.

FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup

FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting social media influencer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The governing body said it had begun an immediate investigation into an incident that occurred during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a 21-year-old American influencer with more than 50 million YouTube subscribers. He has been live streaming matches

'We have been cheated': Egypt slams FIFA after loss to Argentina

FIFA has faced scrutiny throughout the tournament over its video assistant referee, which overturned a goal that could have helped Egypt defeat the South American giant.

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

FIFA’s Non-Profit Status Hides a Corporate Fortune

Over decades, investigative journalists and federal prosecutors have exposed a pattern of systemic corruption within FIFA. The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) operates as the sole governing body for global football. While the organization is officially registered as a Swiss non-profit entity, its financial operations match those of major transnational corporations. Over decades, investigative []

International Referee Criticizes Collina Over Egypt-Argentina Refereeing Decisions: Disallowed Goal, Penalty Call Fuel Debate

The refereeing controversy surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified after former Egyptian international referee Gamal El-Ghandour criticized Italian refereeing legend Pierluigi Collina over comments regarding the Egypt-Argentina clash, arguing that several key decisions from the match require a deeper technical review.

Political disputes, VAR drama dominate controversial World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by a succession of high-profile controversies on and off the field, with issues extending far beyond football and placing refereeing,...

World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi captains Argentina vs Egypt as teams and full line ups are confirmed, TV channel, live online stream and stats

Team news from Argentina vs Egypt at the World Cup 2026

African football comes of age at 2026 World Cup

African nations have been struggling to make a significant impact at the World Cup throughout the years, but teams from the continent have finally come of age at the 2026 edition. The World Cup has been contested every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, due to World War [] The post African football comes of age at 2026 World Cup appeared first on The Namibian.

3 Midfielders The World Suddenly Can't Ignore After FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, just a week in, has produced not just one breakout midfielder, but three.

World Cup 2026 round of 32 results and last-16 knockout fixtures

England set up last-16 clash against co-hosts Mexico

World Cup officiating draws complaints from coaches and football federations

Refereeing decisions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come under increasing scrutiny as coaches, football federations and players question the consistency of officiating and the use of video review during the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Several high-profile matches have been overshadowed by controversial decisions, prompting criticism from national teams and [] The post World Cup officiating draws complaints from coaches and football federations appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

2026 World Cup: Egypt drag Argentina before FIFA after 3-2 defeat

Egypt have submitted an official complaint to FIFA about the refereeing decisions during their last-16 tie against Argentina. They have also demanded that the world football governing body removes referee Francois Letexier, who took charge of the game, from the remainder of the World Cup. The Pharoahs’ coach, Hossam Hassan, had accused Letexier of being [] 2026 World Cup: Egypt drag Argentina before FIFA after 3-2 defeat

Neymar quits international football after Brazil’s World Cup knockout loss

The injury-plagued striker converted a penalty but failed to take his team into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

Egypt seeks FIFA investigation into referee after World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt seeks FIFA investigation into referee after World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt files complaint with FIFA over refereeing in FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to Argentina

Egypt files complaint with FIFA over refereeing in FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to Argentina

The records that look set to be broken

The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

The World Cup records that look set to be broken

The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

2026 World Cup Round Of 16 Results

Check out the full results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

FIFA investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed by Argentina fan

FIFA has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday. IShowSpeed, who has 57 million YouTube subscribers and 53 million TikTok followers, has live-streamed matches throughout the tournament, with...

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of YouTuber iShowSpeed during World Cup match

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of YouTuber iShowSpeed during World Cup match

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier... after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup, said a statement from the federation. The post Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit appeared first on Vanguard News.

(World Cup) Son Heung-min ends 4th World Cup with another group stage exit

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 27 (Yonhap) -- If this indeed was the final FIFA World...

Egypt sharply criticizes World Cup referee after loss to Argentina

Egypt sharply criticizes World Cup referee after loss to Argentina

Scotland vs Brazil: Who is the referee and VAR for Tartan Army's decisive World Cup Group C clash?

Scotland vs Brazil referee details as Cesar Ramos is appointed for the decisive World Cup Group C clash, as well as his past Brazil controversy and full match officials list.

I’ve just witnessed an utter disgrace at this World Cup

I have never witnessed such an appalling refereeing display as in France vs Paraguay

Heads in the game

The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra time added to the game to break a tie, the referee had a critical decision to make—and fast. Lionel Messi,

EU lawmakers call for probe into FIFA’s Infantino

‘He's lost all control of the tournament.’ Irish MEP Barry Andrews is calling for FIFA’s president to be investigated over the decision to allow suspended US striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium, after an intervention from Donald Trump. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Penalty? Red card? Why were they given against England?

Why did England have Jarell Quansah sent off and a penalty awarded against them in their thrilling World Cup last-16 match with Mexico?

‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever

WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar

Keith Hackett Casts Verdict Over Argentina 3-2 Egypt 'Fixed' Claims

Former FIFA referee and ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett responds to accusations the 2026 World Cup fixture was 'rigged'