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FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the world's biggest international team competition, bringing together the world's footballing powers. Argentina are the reigning men's champions, while Spain recently won the women's tournament.

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Youssoufa Moukoko points to the sky with one hand, and his face with the other

Youssoufa Moukoko: False age claim for Dortmund star

Youssoufa Moukoko: False age claim for Dortmund star

Moukoko was the most hyped German teen footballer. But now claims he is not so young after all have resurfaced.
SoccerDecember 18, 2024
Saudi Arabia fans in Riyadh celebrate the news of the 2034 World Cup

2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia: What to expect

2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia: What to expect

The men's football 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia. What do we know about the tournament?
SportsDecember 17, 2024
The World Cup trophy at the 2026 draw for European qualifying

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's Nations League performance will affect their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
SportsDecember 13, 2024
Gianni Infantino poses with the Club World Cup trophy

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

Despite widespread skepticism, the Club World Cup still fetched still fetched $1 billion in TV rights. But how?
SportsDecember 12, 2024
The main sign at FIFA's Zurich headquarters

World Cup 2030: High emissions and human rights issues

World Cup 2030: High emissions and human rights issues

The 2030 World Cup, being held in six nations including Spain and Portugal, is drawing fire over human rights concerns.
SportsDecember 11, 2024
Sheikh Tamim, Gianni Infantino and Mohammed bin Salman im the Al-Bayt-Stadium

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia's human rights failures ignored

World Cup 2034: Saudi Arabia's human rights failures ignored

Saudi Arabia will stage the 2034 men's football World Cup — despite its poor human rights and free speech record.
SportsDecember 11, 2024
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A closer look

Germany national football team

Germany is one of the world's most successful footballing nations having won four World Cups.

Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn chat after a Germany match

What to look out for in German football in 2025

What to look out for in German football in 2025

The upcoming year looks set to be a big one in German football. Here is what to watch out for in 2025.
SportsDecember 29, 2024
Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala celebrate a goal

Germany: Jamal Musiala plus Florian Wirtz = 'Wusiala'

Germany: Jamal Musiala plus Florian Wirtz = 'Wusiala'

Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz have played a big part in the revival of Germany’s men’s national football team.
SportsDecember 26, 2024
Gianni Infantino and Bernd Neundorf speak at a 2022 World Cup match

Germany backs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid

Germany backs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid

The German FA has confirmed that it will lend its support to Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid for the 2034 World Cup.
SportsDecember 6, 2024
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In the spotlight

North Korea's U20s women celebrate their success

Why is North Korea's women's football team so good

North Korea's young women have won both the U17 and U20 soccer World Cup. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?
SportsNovember 6, 2024
Mikiale Tsegay playing football with the England homeless team

Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special'

Footballers will soon gather in Seoul for the Homeless World Cup. For many, the stakes are much higher than the trophy.
SportsSeptember 21, 2024
Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.
SportsApril 17, 2024
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