The biggest edition of the marquee football event will witness 104 matches being played across 16 host cities in the aforementioned three countries, involving a total of 48 teams, as per FIFA's official website. The teams have been expanded from 32 to 48.
India are all set to participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019
The Blue Tigers have put their grand reception in Doha behind them, and have now begun training for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. While there are plenty of familiar faces around, a few are yet to make their senior international debut
India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time.
A record 30 countries will compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers, with three tournaments happening between June and August in Italy, Germany and Guernsey.
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi opened up on his chances of playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 and said that anything can happen before the next 'Football Fiesta'.
Following the inauguration of the Talent Academy at Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday, Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said that the focus of the main initiative is to improve Indian Football.
Nicolas Otamendi powered Argentina to a 1-0 victory against Brazil after a brawl erupted in the stands of the Maracana Stadium in the World Cup 2026 Qualifier match on Tuesday.
Mustafa Meshaal (4'), Almoez Ali (47') and Yusuf Abdurisag (86') registered their names on the scoresheet for Qatar. India had a solid phase near the end of the first half but overall they were no match for the quality offered by Asian champions Qatar.
The Blue Tigers secured a hard-fought victory over Kuwait away from home, breaking the deadlock with a solid finish from Manvir Singh in the 75th minute, connecting perfectly with a Lallianzuala Chhangte cross.
The Blue Tigers played two fiercely contested matches against the same opponents in the SAFF Championship earlier this year, both ending in draws after regulation time, as the former went on to be crowned champions after defeating Kuwait on penalties in the final. While the World Cup Qualifi
Ahead of Brazil's upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification match against Colombia at Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla on Friday, the Selecao's interim coach Fernando Diniz said that nobody has to worry about taking over Neymar's role in the team.