Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume his football career immediately after the FA and WADA resolved his appeal against a four-year doping suspension, with advances in testing standards playing a key role in the resolution.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared Gianni Infantino unsuitable to lead FIFA, citing the football body's controversial pursuit of private investment stakes in major competitions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a major setback after the Asian Football Confederation rejected his plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company. The move unites three major continental bodies against the proposal.
India's football ambitions face mounting obstacles as systemic failures, poor youth development, and governance disputes push World Cup qualification ever further away for the nation of 1.45 billion.
Inter Miami announced the acquisition of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, strengthening its roster significantly. However, Major League Soccer immediately initiated a formal inquiry into potential tampering violations connected to the transfer.
Spain handed France a crushing 2-0 semi-final defeat in a performance that exposed fundamental tactical and technical shortcomings in the French side, ending their World Cup campaign in disappointing fashion.
England and Mexico clash at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a highly anticipated World Cup round-of-16 encounter, with Norway simultaneously facing Brazil in New Jersey. Victory sends the winners to Miami quarter-finals.
Argentina scraped past World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the knockout rounds but exposing worrying gaps in their defensive setup that could prove costly against stronger opponents.
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed active discussions with the German Football Federation about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann as national team coach, saying he is ready but stressing negotiations will require time.
Cape Verde's coach Bubista declares his team will maintain their fearless approach against Argentina in a World Cup knockout match, targeting a shock progression to the last 16 despite being ranked 67th globally.
Brazil secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the decisive goal deep in stoppage time to set up a last-16 clash with either Côte d'Ivoire or Norway.
Harry Kane netted a crucial brace in the second half to salvage England's World Cup campaign, securing a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a tense round-of-32 encounter.
Portugal will play Croatia on the anniversary of Diogo Jota's death in a car crash. The squad has woven tributes to the beloved forward throughout their World Cup campaign, with manager Roberto Martinez naming him an honorary squad member.
Australia have progressed to the World Cup's round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, finishing second in Group D behind co-hosts the United States.
Spanish striker Borja Iglesias refuses to stay silent on social issues, discussing Gaza and homophobia openly whilst painting his nails—a stance that has made him a controversial yet influential voice in modern football.
Ecuador mounted an improbable comeback to defeat already-qualified Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match, securing a place in the World Cup knockout round despite earlier struggles in the tournament.