For the first time since Oct. 7, 2023, Palestinian club football returns this weekend as 226 teams compete across three war-scarred regions.
From Gaza to West Bank and Lebanon: Palestinian Football Returns
Egypt Reach the Last 16 for First Time With Penalty Win
Egypt beat Australia on penalties in Dallas to reach the last 16 for the first time, with Salah's Panenka the highlight of a historic night.
Messi and the Jordanian Messi Share the Stage in Dallas
Messi and the Jordanian Messi both scored as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Arlington, with records broken and keffiyehs flying in the stands.
Mbappe Fires France Past Iraq in World Cup Record Clash
France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, but the two-hour lightning delay stole the show, making it officially the longest World Cup game ever.
Iran’s World Cup Status in Doubt Amid Ceasefire
With tensions easing, Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation remains uncertain, as FIFA, politics, and regional dynamics collide.