World-Cup

Norwegian star striker Erling Haaland has been in sensational form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With one goal after another, he has guided his team to the quarterfinals. But this time, it is not his performances on the pitch that have sparked discussion on social media. Instead, attention has turned to a Russian model who closely resembles him. Russian model and content creator Anastasia Kostromitina recently posted a video on social media in which she imitates Haaland’s facial expressions...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated widespread excitement at the University of Chittagong (CU) campus. The students’ overwhelming enthusiasm has even reached faraway Argentina. Now, Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcelo Carlos Cesa has expressed interest in joining the excitement on campus. If weather conditions permit, he will visit the University of Chittagong on July 12 to watch the World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland. The ambassador wants to enjoy hi...

Actor Khairul Basar reacted with humor after Argentina national football team defeated Cape Verde national football team 3-2 to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Before the match, a self-proclaimed mystic from Ghana had predicted that Argentina would lose to Cape Verde. However, Argentina secured a dramatic victory early Saturday. Commenting on the result, Khairul Basar wrote on Facebook, “The powder mystic’s magic didn’t work! Don’t dream based on the words of mystics wh...

Norway has made history by reaching the Round of 16, but striker Erling Haaland believes five-time world champion Brazil enters the knockout clash as the clear favorite. Although history favors Norway, Haaland said Brazil has the better chance of advancing. The two nations have met four times previously, and Brazil has never defeated Norway. Even so, Haaland is not convinced that record will continue. Speaking to FIFA after Norway’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, Haala...

As Cape Verde prepares for one of the biggest matches in its football history, the excitement has reached the country’s highest office. President José Maria Neves believes his team is capable of pulling off a major upset against defending world champion Argentina. Ahead of the Round of 32 clash in Miami on July 4, the African leader confidently predicted the outcome. “We will win 1-0,” Neves said. Cape Verde enters the knockout stage after an impressive group-stage campaign, advancing fr...

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi faced visa complications after his arrest in a spot-fixing scandal, but he has now received clearance to enter Canada. The 23-year-old striker will be available to join his team for Saturday’s World Cup group-stage match against Germany in Toronto. Authorities a...

Hosts Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a win on the first day of the tournament. On the second day, fellow co-host Canada avoided defeat but could not secure victory, settling for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening Group B match.Toronto hosted a vibrant opening ceremony...

A FIFA-announced crowd of 44,985 attended the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara, but rows of empty seats across the stadium once again raised concerns over ticket prices and demand for the expanded tournament format. While more than 80,000 fans filled...

Donald Trump has issued a warning, saying Iran is taking too long to negotiate and will have to pay a heavy price. Meanwhile, Iran has shot down a US helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman in a drone attack. In Bangladesh, 539 children have died from measles symptoms in th...

Iran have completed their preparations for the World Cup in the United States after a series of dramatic developments. Despite war-related tensions, training disruptions, and visa complications, Team Melli have begun preparations. After arriving in Mexico, Iran now focus solely on their World Cu...

Spain are heading to the World Cup with a star-studded squad. However, many supporters were left somewhat disappointed after the team drew against Iraq, a side significantly lower in strength, ahead of the start of the main tournament.Head coach de la Fuente, however, expressed no disappointment ove...

One of the most popular jerseys of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may never appear on the tournament field. According to The Athletic, Curacao’s much-admired away jersey is unlikely to be worn during the competition, despite generating huge interest among fans. The jersey has been a major talking poi...

At 38, Lionel Messi is entering the final chapter of his career and preparing to play what could be his last World Cup. Four years after producing moments of brilliance as Argentina’s captain, the question remains whether he can deliver on a similar level again. Former teammate Pablo Zabaleta be...

The Argentina national team has begun their camp after arriving in Kansas City. With just eight days remaining before the start of the World Cup, a cloud of concern has settled over the Albiceleste camp. Among the 26 players named by head coach Lionel Scaloni,...

Iran have finally announced their final World Cup squad, ending all speculation. However, the biggest headline is the omission of star striker Sardar Azmoun. Reports suggest that his exclusion is not related to performance, but rather to alleged disobedience an...

Tensions have escalated between Iran and FIFA over the use of flags at the World Cup, as a new controversy emerges ahead of the tournament’s kickoff. An organization has called on FIFA to reverse its decision banning Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag, warning that legal action could follow if the...

Football is a game of goals, and when it comes to the World Cup, the sport’s biggest stage, fans always expect plenty of them. In the 96-year history of the tournament, the highest number of goals came at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The tournament, which was rescheduled to the end of the year d...

The Maracana Stadium is expected to be packed with spectators on Sunday as Brazil take on Panama in an international friendly. Although the match serves as an opportunity for Carlo Ancelotti to experiment, Brazil supporters are also eager to assess the performances of Vinicius Junior, Raphinha,...

With the arrival of major football tournaments like the World Cup, Copa America, or European championships, the language of passion among football fans in Bangladesh changes dramatically. From the alleys of the capital to large shopping malls, the excitement for Argentina and Brazil jerseys spreads...

Lionel Messi, the hero of Argentina’s World Cup triumph in Qatar, is set to take the field for a record sixth World Cup appearance. In the historic 48-team tournament, another milestone now beckons the Argentine captain. Messi made his World Cup debut in 2006 and has since featured in five co...