Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has opted to start with 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal on the bench for their opening World Cup Group H meeting with Cape Verde on Monday. Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz all start from the bench, with the trio recovered from injury and rea
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday. Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World Cup scoring rec
Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi has said that Lionel Messi may be the best player of all time. Mandi made this remark about Messi following a match against Argentina, where the Argentina captain scored the first World Cup hat-trick of his career. "What makes the difference is they have a playe
Lionel Messi once again reminded the football world why he remains among the game's finest, despite nearing his 39th birthday and no longer playing in Europe. The Argentina captain delivered a vintage display against Algeria, taking control of the match and scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of
Bangladesh’s garment industry has found a place in the global spotlight following Cape Verde’s historic debut at the FIFA World Cup, according to Prestige Global. Cape Verde made history after securing a surprise goalless draw against tournament favourites Spain in their opening match
The FIFA World Cup is often described as the 'biggest show on earth.' Yet the 2026 edition feels even more significant, as it could mark the final World Cup appearances of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. For more than a generation, these three superstars have charmed football fans world
Vinicius Jr is not in the United States for baubles, headlines or tournament trinkets. Speaking ahead of Brazil's opening match against Morocco on Sunday the livewire winger made it clear he has arrived at the World Cup with one simple job -- to help drag the five-times champions back to the
Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has returned home from the hospital following a head injury sustained during the second ODI against Australia at Mirpur on Thursday. The captain was struck on the head by a bouncer from Australian pacer Nathan Ellis. Although Miraz was seen vomiting on the
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicks off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match. Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico’s capital, more than 80,000 fans were making their way to Mexico City Stadium — better known as Azteca
With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to open the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital. Long queues wrapped
The government has made an arrangement to telecast the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside several other partners through Bangladesh Television (BTV), Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said. In a statement issued today (Tuesday), the minister said the ministry would shortly provid
The government has greenlighted a proposal to purchase media rights for the FIFA World Cup at a cost of Tk 727 million. The proposal was cleared at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Sunday. The government is acquiring the rights directly from FIFA through the direct pro
Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion England and hopeful Portugal also securing victories. The busy day of friendlies saw some of the biggest stars on display, with Cri
