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World Cup 2026

Italy’s football chief resigns after World Cup disaster

Italian football federation president Gabriele Gravina has quit, after the men’s national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time.
Italian football federation president Gabriele Gravina has quit, after the men’s national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time.

No price hike for World Cup subscription as fees stay at $98 and $118

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Japanese fans watching the match as Japan take on Croatia in the 2022 World Cup round of 16 match during a screening at SG TAPS bar in Duxton Hill on Dec 6, 2022. Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Japanese fans watching the match as Japan take on Croatia in the 2022 World Cup round of 16 match during a screening at SG TAPS bar in Duxton Hill on Dec 6, 2022. Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Thomas Tuchel says Phil Foden cannot be sure of a place in England World Cup squad

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Japan - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain- March 31, 2026  England's Phil Foden looks dejected after Japan's Kaoru Mitoma scores their first goal REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Japan - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain- March 31, 2026  England's Phil Foden looks dejected after Japan's Kaoru Mitoma scores their first goal REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; US drops

France's Desire Doue shoots to score his second goal on March 29, during a friendly football match against Colombia in the US.
France's Desire Doue shoots to score his second goal on March 29, during a friendly football match against Colombia in the US.

Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacting after the 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.
Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacting after the 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.
Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.

Australia savour goal glut before World Cup but squad depth questions remain

Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.
Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.

Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England 1-0

Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.
Kaoru Mitoma trying to evade the attentions of England's Kobbie Mainoo (right) and Cole Palmer during the 1-0 friendly win over England at Wembley on March 31, 2026, in London.

FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US as planned

The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.
The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.

Italy pushing youth reform as ailing football nation eyes World Cup return

Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final.
Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.