New Zealand police investigating Cape Verde footballer following Auckland report
New Zealand police said they are investigating an allegation made against a Cape Verde player with regard to an incident during the FIFA Series in March.
News Saudi Arabia
Diluting the drama: The impact of 48 teams on the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants - but will FIFA's determination to have more nations participatin…
Saudi Hosts Land All-Arab Group in Draw as Qatar Meet Japan for 2027 Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh.
Socceroos set for showdown with Graham Arnold's Iraq in 2027 Asian Cup
The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.
Bafana Bafana at the World Cup: the nine games that shaped their history on the global stage
Bafana Bafana head into their fourth World Cup finals, looking to exit the group stages for the first time in 2026.
Australia misses out on additional slot in expanded Champions League
Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Japan are due to see their slots in the Asian Champions League Elite increased to five from next season after the Asian Football Confederation said on Friday that the co…
All Whites secure landmark initial victory against South American rivals
New Zealand thrashed 10-man Chile 4-1 on Monday in Auckland in their last home match before the World Cup, their first win ever against South American opposition.