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Argentine pair in FIFA corruption scandal admit paying bribes

Argentine pair in FIFA corruption scandal admit paying bribes

Hugo Jinkis and Mariano Jinkis were initially charged after a sprawling 2015 probe that rocked governing body FIFA and continental confederations for South and North America.
UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

FIFA World Cup plush mascots made by Warren Buffett-controlled company sell out

FIFA World Cup plush mascots made by Warren Buffett-controlled company sell out

Expats, tourists cheer Messi all night long in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Expats, tourists cheer Messi all night long in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Hundreds of football fans gathered at Hanoi's Ta Hien–Hang Buom intersection on Monday night to cheer Argentina's thrilling 3-2 win over Egypt, filling the area with chants and celebrations.
July 7, 2026 | 08:13 pm PT
Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds at world's largest robotics competition in South Korea

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds at world's largest robotics competition in South Korea

Thirty seconds before kick-off, humanoid robot footballers in red and blue jerseys await the referee's signal in the South Korean port city of Incheon.
July 4, 2026 | 02:32 am PT
Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal

Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was unhappy with what he called the "bad refereeing" in his team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in their round of 32 clash on Thursday that eliminated them from the World Cup but said he did not want to use it as an excuse.
July 3, 2026 | 02:13 am PT
World Cup betting fears drive wives to rein in gambling husbands

World Cup betting fears drive wives to rein in gambling husbands

After her husband ran up a billion-dong debt betting on the 2024 UEFA Euro football tournament, Le Ha, a university lecturer in Nghe An province, 45, has turned him into a virtual prisoner during the ongoing World Cup.
July 2, 2026 | 04:06 pm PT
Ronaldo rated Portugal's worst starter in shock World Cup draw with DR Congo

Ronaldo rated Portugal's worst starter in shock World Cup draw with DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo received the lowest player rating among Portugal's starting lineup after the team were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening Group K match at the 2026 World Cup.
June 17, 2026 | 08:41 pm PT
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde to 0-0 draw at World Cup

Spain held by tiny Cape Verde to 0-0 draw at World Cup

European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.
June 15, 2026 | 03:15 pm PT
Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany hammer World Cup debutants Curacao after early scare

Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Monday (Hanoi time).
June 14, 2026 | 12:22 pm PT
David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced, as the United States readies to host the World Cup.
June 7, 2026 | 05:57 am PT
Five stars ready to light up the World Cup

Five stars ready to light up the World Cup

Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
May 22, 2026 | 03:19 pm PT
Tour packages for US World Cup cost up to $76,000

Tour packages for US World Cup cost up to $76,000

Tour packages for the 2026 World Cup are being sold for nearly VND2 billion (US$76,000), with football fans offered seats close to the pitch and access to exclusive VIP lounges during the final.
May 21, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Erling Haaland faces backlash in Norway over beer ad deal for World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland faces backlash in Norway over beer ad deal for World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland's partnership with a leading U.S. beer brand has sparked strong backlash in his home country of Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned.
May 4, 2026 | 07:03 pm PT
Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
April 23, 2026 | 10:04 pm PT
Son Heung-min under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes

Son Heung-min under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes

Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup.
April 2, 2026 | 12:07 am PT
10 major sport events to watch in 2026

10 major sport events to watch in 2026

The World Cup, ASEAN Cup, Women's Asian Cup, Winter Olympics, and the AFC U23 Championship are some of the major sporting events for Vietnam in 2026.
December 31, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
France coach Deschamps excited by Mbappe-Haaland clash at World Cup

France coach Deschamps excited by Mbappe-Haaland clash at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps looked forward to a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland after his side were drawn on Friday in the same group as Norway at the 2026 World Cup.
December 5, 2025 | 03:33 pm PT
Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
December 4, 2025 | 09:54 pm PT
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