FIFA World Cup

Ireland keeps its hopes alive of making the World Cup finals for the first time since 2002 with a stunning comeback.

Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last as he plots retirement in the next two years.

Unbeaten in its qualifying matches, England reaches next year's World Cup finals following a dominant 5-0 defeat of Latvia.

The Socceroos' friendly against the United States is a positive step in their World Cup preparation, while a positive result could also influence their tournament draw.

Cape Verde will play in the men's FIFA World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 showpiece. 

A new report called Pitches In Peril says by 2050, nearly 90 per cent of North America's host stadiums will require adaptation to extreme heat. 

Germany has been one of the dominant nations in world football for decades, but the team has to lift to avoid play-offs to make it to the World Cup after a stunning loss to Slovakia.

Despite FIFA's claims the Club World Cup was "a world-class stage", it faced significant challenges that could also impact the 2026 World Cup in a country governed by the uncertainty of Donald Trump.

A goal scored by a PE teacher and assisted by a barber has inspired amateur side Auckland City FC to a famous 1-1 draw against South American giants Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup. 

The keeper said he felt like he had played his final Socceroos match when he was left out of the starting XI late last year. Now he's celebrated his 100th international with a fine penalty stop as Australia progressed to the FIFA World Cup.

Don't say it too loudly, but this Socceroos team is building the foundations to pose a serious test for any of the world's best teams at the FIFA World Cup.

The Socceroos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a gritty 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.

The Socceroos are just a solid performance from reaching their sixth FIFA World Cup finals in a row, but must remain focused against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah. Here's everything you need to know. 

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan is relishing his time in the Australian goal as he approaches 100 caps for his country.

Nobody will confuse the Socceroos' victory over Japan as anything other than the most desperate of smash-and-grab victories. But in the end, in the vibe-fuelled world of international football, does that even matter?

Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be leaving Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and, with thanks to a new transfer window, could yet suit up in the ailing FIFA Club World Cup.

After an undeniably successful international window, the Socceroos are on the doorstep of World Cup qualification. But their first-choice number nine is yet to reveal himself. These are the centre-forwards vying to lead Australia's line.

The Socceroos have taken another step towards World Cup qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory against China in front of a record crowd in Hangzhou. 

"My heart is full of each person who was with me and will stay with me in this fight," the star footballer says, while reminding her followers there is "still much work to do".

In court, Luis Rubiales denied sexual assaulting Jenni Hermoso in the aftermath of Spain's victory at the FIFA World Cup in Australia.