Football
VAR Explained: How the Video Assistant Referee Works in Football
By 26News Newsroom · June 12, 2026
Football
Football news, transfers, match reports, standings and the road to the FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 Key Dates: Opening Match, Group Stage and the Final
From the Estadio Azteca opener to the MetLife final, here are the dates that shape the 2026 World Cup calendar.
By 26News Newsroom · June 10, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
Lionel Messi: The World Cup Journey to Glory in 2022
For Lionel Messi, the one prize that eluded him for years finally came in Qatar 2022. Here’s the story of his long road to World Cup glory.
By 26News Newsroom · June 9, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
World Cup 2026 Host Cities: All 16 Venues Across the USA, Canada and Mexico
The 2026 World Cup is spread across 16 host cities in three countries — 11 in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada. Here is the full list.
By 26News Newsroom · June 9, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
Title Contenders for World Cup 2026: The Favourites and the Dark Horses
Defending champions Argentina, France and Brazil headline the favourites — but several dark horses could spring a surprise.
By 26News Newsroom · June 8, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup: Records and the 2026 Question
One of the game’s greatest goalscorers, Cristiano Ronaldo has a long World Cup history — and 2026 could write its final chapter.
By 26News Newsroom · June 8, 2026 · 4 min
Football
The Offside Rule Explained: Football’s Most Debated Law
Offside is football’s most argued-about rule. Here’s the simple version of what it actually means.
By 26News Newsroom · June 8, 2026 · 5 min
Football
Messi vs Ronaldo: Inside Football’s Greatest Rivalry
For more than 15 years Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shared the same summit — and pushed each other higher. A clear-eyed look at how their rivalry worked, what set them apart, and why the “who was better” debate misses the point.
By 26News Newsroom · June 7, 2026 · 5 min
World Cup
Every World Cup Winner: A Complete History from 1930 to 2022
Eight nations have lifted the trophy across 22 tournaments. Here is the full roll of World Cup champions and the records that define them.
By 26News Newsroom · June 7, 2026 · 3 min
World Cup
The Greatest World Cup Goalscorers of All Time
Who has scored the most goals in World Cup history? From Klose to Ronaldo and Müller, here are the tournament’s deadliest finishers.
By 26News Newsroom · June 6, 2026 · 4 min
Football
The Rise of Women’s Football: Why the Women’s Game Is Booming
Record crowds, soaring TV deals and packed stadiums — women’s football has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Here’s what’s driving the surge.
By 26News Newsroom · June 6, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Explained: How the New Round of 32 Works
The expanded 48-team format introduces a round of 32 for the first time. Here is how qualification from the groups works.
By 26News Newsroom · June 5, 2026 · 4 min
World Cup
Could 2026 Be the Last World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo?
Both icons are in the twilight of their careers. The 2026 World Cup could be the final tournament for two of the greatest players ever.
By 26News Newsroom · June 5, 2026 · 3 min
Football
The Champions League’s New Format Explained: How the League Phase Works
UEFA scrapped the old group stage for a single 36-team league table. Here’s how the revamped Champions League format actually works.
By 26News Newsroom · June 2, 2026 · 4 min
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the 48-Team Tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history — 48 teams, three host nations and 104 matches across North America.
By 26News Newsroom · June 1, 2026 · 5 min
Football
A Brief History of Football: From Folk Game to Global Spectacle
From chaotic medieval village games to a sport watched by billions — how football became the world’s game.
By 26News Newsroom · May 29, 2026 · 4 min
Football
Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died following a car accident in northwestern Spain. He was 28.
By 26News Newsroom · July 3, 2025 · 3 min
Football
Transfer Window Revolution: New Financial Fair Play Rules Reshape Market
Not long ago, the transfer market ran on a simple principle: the club with the deepest pockets usually got its target. That world has not disappeared, but it now operates inside…
By 26News Newsroom · June 12, 2025 · 5 min
International Football
Carlo Ancelotti Showers Praise on Cristiano Ronaldo After UEFA Nations League Win
Carlo Ancelotti praises Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy.
By 26News Newsroom · June 11, 2025 · 3 min
Football
Liverpool finalising deal for Leverkusen's Wirtz
Liverpool have completed the signing of Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz in a deal that ranks among the most expensive in British football history. The Germany…
By 26News Newsroom · June 11, 2025 · 4 min
Football
Manchester United announce signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves on five-year deal
Manchester United have completed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Brazil forward joining on a five-year contract. The deal, triggered via a…
By 26News Newsroom · June 5, 2025 · 4 min