FIFA World Cup

Association football competition for men's national teams

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The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The current champion is France, which won its second title at the 2018 tournament in Russia.

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Putin backs Russia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid - federation Russia is preparing an application to host the 2027 World Cup and President Vladimir Putin is backing the bid. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 05:18Published 5 days ago

David Beckham talks about ‘brutal’ reaction to World Cup sending off David Beckham has spoken about the “brutal” reaction he faced following his1998 World Cup sending off during a discussion about football’s mental healthculture. Beckham was vilified by some fans.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 1 week ago

Jesse Lingard believes he is back on the right track Jesse Lingard is determined to prove his worth and get back to the "oldJesse'', having used the lockdown to reevaluate and press reset on a seasonwhere off-field issues have impacted form and focus... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Irish football fans honour Jack Charlton in Dublin Football fans gathered to sing and dance at Walkinstown Roundabout in Dublin as former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton's funeral came to a close in Newcastle.The former coach, who was also.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 2 weeks ago

Crowds line streets to pay tribute to Jack Charlton Hundreds of people lined the streets of Ashington to pay their respects to World Cup-winning hero Jack Charlton.Leeds United legend Charlton, who went on to become a successful manager most notably.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published 2 weeks ago

Dail Eireann give standing ovation to 'larger than life' Jack Charlton Ireland's Parliament, Dail Eireann, pay tribute to former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton.Charlton took charge of the Republic of Ireland where he qualified for their first World Cup in 1990.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Charlton's granddaughter tribute to legendary footballer Tributes have been flooding in for former Republic of Ireland manager and World Cup winner Jack Charlton after he died aged 85. One of many to pay their tribute is Kate Wilkinson, Jack's granddaughter... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:29Published 3 weeks ago

Jack Charlton: England World Cup Winner Dies Aged 85 England 1966 World Cup hero and former Republic of Ireland boss Jack Charlton has died aged 85. Charlton had been suffering from a long-term illness and also had dementia. Alongside his brother.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 3 weeks ago

Tribute to Jack Charlton, who has died aged 85 People from the world of football and beyond have taken to social media to pay tribute to Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, who has died.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published 3 weeks ago

England 1966 World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies aged 85 The legendary Leeds United defender passed away peacefully at his home on Friday after a long-term illness, his family confirmed. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Football great Jack Charlton dies aged 85 Jack Charlton, the former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner’s medal in 1966, has died of lymphoma aged 85.Charlton, diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year, had also been.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 3 weeks ago

Aussies and Kiwis react to their successful World Cup bid Australian and New Zealand leaders and players woke up to the news on Friday (June 26) that they had won the bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:15Published on June 26, 2020

Celebrations Down Under after successful World Cup bid Australian and New Zealand's women soccer players let out almighty roars, burst into applause and pumped their fists in celebration in the early hours of Friday after their countries' joint bid for the.. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:51Published on June 26, 2020

Sydney Opera House lit up for World Cup bid The iconic Sydney Opera House was lit up in blue and green to celebrate the joint Australian-New Zealand bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, just a few hours before FIFA makes its decision. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:01Published on June 26, 2020

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Australian girls set to join grassroots football in droves after successful 2023 FIFA World Cup bid Advocates for women's football in Australia are celebrating news the country will co-host the 2023 FIFA World Cup and say it will cause young "girls to come out in droves" to play at grassroots level. SBS - Published on June 26, 2020
Australian players and fans are celebrating, but does hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2023 make financial sense? As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage globally and Australia wrestles with recession, it’s worth asking: do we really want this win from a financial perspective? SBS - Published on June 26, 2020
'An unforgettable emotion': Matildas players, fans euphoric after World Cup announcement Matildas players, officials and fans alike have shared their joy after Australia and New Zealand won the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. SBS - Published on June 25, 2020
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Casillas ends Spanish FA presidency bid Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas withdraws his application for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation. BBC News - Published on June 15, 2020

As Fifa urges action against inequality, how is Qatar 2022 looking these days? The building of World Cup venues has, by some estimates, cost thousands of lives. Should we be sitting in these arenas watching football? Or tipping them into the harbour? - If you want to be picky,.. WorldNews - Published on June 13, 2020
Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium workers went months without pay: Amnesty A Qatari company helping build a 2022 World Cup stadium has been banned from the event's projects after its labourers went unpaid for months, organisers said on Thursday, in a case Amnesty.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Qatar 2022 World Cup organisers accused over unpaid migrant workers Some workers have not been paid for seven months QMC says it is trying to resolve ‘financial difficulties’ Organisers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have again come under fire after an Amnesty.. WorldNews - Published on June 11, 2020	Major League Soccer to restart with tournament similar to World Cup format The league announced details for its MLS is Back Tournament, which will feature three group stage matches for 16 consecutive days. USATODAY.com - Published on June 10, 2020
France's last Slam winner Yannick Noah blasts white 'silence' over racism Yannick Noah, the last French winner of a Grand Slam tennis title, has lashed out at "the silence" of his white compatriots over racism. Noah said he was concerned that the sportsmen in France.. WorldNews - Published on June 8, 2020	More time needed before Hales can return, says England captain Morgan Captain Eoin Morgan says it needs "more time" before Alex Hales returns to the England side, saying he could have "derailed" last year's World Cup bid. BBC News - Published on May 27, 2020
Alex Hales: England's Eoin Morgan says 'more time' needed before batsman can return Captain Eoin Morgan says it needs "more time" before Alex Hales returns to the England side, saying he could have "derailed" last year's World Cup bid. BBC News - Published on May 27, 2020	'World Cup final tape will never be wiped' - ex-England coach Bayliss Former England coach Trevor Bayliss says he recorded the World Cup final win over New Zealand and it will "never be wiped". BBC News - Published on May 26, 2020
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Awkward car rides & hiding a World Cup medal - Cross & Hartley on mental effects of life on sidelines England bowlers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss the mental health effects of life on the sidelines of international cricket. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2020	Miroslav Klose signs up as Bayern Munich assistant coach World Cup record scorer Miroslav Klose has signed a one-year contract to become Bayern Munich assistant coach under head coach Hansi Flick from next season, the Bundesliga champions said on Thursday... WorldNews - Published on May 7, 2020
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Qatar, Russia deny buying World Cup rights Qatar and Russia hit back at allegations of bribery on Tuesday after US prosecutors accused them of paying millions in bribes for the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. According to US.. WorldNews - Published on April 7, 2020	Ex-Fifa executives accused of bribes over World Cup votes Former Fifa executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup, according to US prosecutors. BBC News - Published on April 7, 2020
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Bronze's journey from sibling rivalry to cutting pizzas to World Cups - in her own words England and Lyon star Lucy Bronze describes life at eight, 18 and 28 after winning the 2020 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. BBC News - Published on March 25, 2020	Lucy Bronze: England & Lyon defender's journey from pizzas to World Cups England and Lyon star Lucy Bronze describes life at eight, 18 and 28 after winning the 2020 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. BBC News - Published on March 25, 2020
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FIFA World Cup

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