Italy dismisses ‘shameful’ idea to replace Iran at football World Cup
Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a…
Leading Trump envoy suggests FIFA replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
A top envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World…
FIFA provides more expensive World Cup tickets after backlash over prices
FIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $US4,105 ($5,763)…
Graham Arnold mobbed by Iraq fans celebrating World Cup qualification
Members of the Australian Iraqi community have swamped coach Graham Arnold at Sydney Airport, celebrating Iraq’s drought-breaking FIFA World Cup…
Italy fails to reach third straight World Cup after penalty shootout loss
Italy’s World Cup exile will continue after it fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in…
Italy’s World Cup fate to be decided, Socceroos to learn final group opponent
Qualifying for the biggest-ever FIFA Men’s World Cup started in late 2023 and has already produced some incredible stories, including…
Italy’s World Cup fate to be decided, Socceroos to learn final group opponent
Qualifying for the biggest-ever FIFA Men’s World Cup started in late 2023 and has already produced some incredible stories, including…
Eight players that could help the Socceroos shed the underdog tag
Tony Popovic has made the promise that “one day Australia will go very far in the World Cup”. “Why not…
Trump says Iran welcome to play World Cup, but risk ‘life and safety’
US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s men’s national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup,…
Ex-Socceroos coach stranded in UAE as war impacts Iraq’s World Cup hopes
Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Middle East war, with coach Graham Arnold left stranded…