US ‘denies visas’ for five players of nation heading to the World Cup
First Iran, now this… The United States has reportedly denied the visas for five players of a nation heading to the World Cup – one of which is a player for an EFL club. Sport’s greatest show on grass is almost upon us with the World Cup just under a month away from kicking off […]
3 weeks ago
Fan dies after falling from stand at stadium of World Cup opening ceremony
A tragic incident Mexico City security officials have confirmed that a fan died due to a fall at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte, formerly known as Estadio Azteca. The incident happened during the Mexico – Portugal friendly on Saturday, the security officials have said in a statement on X. As reported by The New York Times, […]
2 months ago
First-ever Sperm Racing World Cup announced and there’s some strict rules to compete
There’s a grand prize of $100,000 Sperm Racing, which describes itself as a sports league, is now hosting a “World Cup”, as announced on Instagram last week. In the world’s first “sperm race” which took place last year in Los Angeles, a 20-year-old student from University of Southern California won the fertility showdown, taking home […]
2 months ago
Every World Cup fixture at risk as unrest spreads across Mexico
The tournament kicks off within a matter of months Serious questions have been raised about Mexico’s viability as a host for the 2026 World Cup, following an eruption of violence between drug cartels and the country’s military over the past few days. Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, or ‘El Mencho,’ earlier this week, […]
3 months ago
TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup
One TD stated that the flexibility would ensure fans can watch late-night games together safely. Calls have been made for later pub opening hours should Ireland qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Independent TD Barry Heneghan has urged the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, to temporarily extend pub licensing hours temporarily. The Dublin Bay […]
4 months ago
FIFA releases statement after Donald Trump bans 15 World Cup nations from US
A match ticket doesn’t mean you can enter Following Donald Trump’s decision to impose travel bans on 15 World Cup nations, FIFA has now issued a statement. The US are joint hosts of the next FIFA World Cup, alongside Canada and Mexico, and the travel ban comes into place just a few months before the […]
4 months ago