World Cup

Infantino faces crisis as Uefa, Concacaf declare no confidence in him over scrapped World Cup deal

2026-08-02T05:12:02.000Z
Europe’s powerful national associations are pushing back. At a virtual crisis meeting on Thursday, Uefa’s 55 member nations resolved to boycott Fifa tournaments unless Infantino reverses course.

Why so many football fans deplore Infantino’s Fifa funding plan

2026-07-31T08:55:07.000Z
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino said on Jul 28 that it plans to create a US$20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events.

Uefa to boycott World Cup and Fifa tournaments over stake sale plans

2026-07-31T02:47:05.000Z
From left: England's Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers celebrating after their team beat Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Jul 5.
THE FINISH LINE

Goals galore and shattered records: The 2026 World Cup delivered on most counts

2026-07-24T09:19:02.000Z
A total of 16 business leaders took part in the challenge, which ended on Jul 20 with Spain defeating Argentina to win the World Cup.
TAKING HEART

BT World Cup 2026 CEO Challenge raises S$17,000 for BT-BAF to support arts education for youth

2026-07-23T07:59:48.000Z
The global event, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico for the first time, benefited from prime-time kickoff slots for American audiences. 

World Cup final draws record 63 million US viewers, signals football’s mainstream moment

2026-07-22T06:56:32.000Z
Sunday’s final featured the tournament’s first Super Bowl-style half-time show with BTS (above), Madonna and Shakira among the headliners.
THE BOTTOM LINE

At the World Cup final, Fifa looks more American than ever

2026-07-20T10:47:13.000Z
Spain's Rodri lifts the trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate winning the World Cup, New Jersey, US, July 19, 2026.
PICTURES

Spain battle past 10-man Argentina to win 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup 

2026-07-20T00:48:05.000Z
England's Jude Bellingham (centre) and his teammates celebrate after winning the World Cup third-place playoff.

World Cup: England take third place with 6-4 win against France

2026-07-19T01:23:11.000Z
Despite widespread criticism, England manager Thomas Tuchel (centre) has defended his tactics which resulted in England being eliminated from the World Cup.

England manager Tuchel has no regrets over World Cup semi-final decisions

2026-07-18T08:32:26.000Z