The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The current champion is France, which won its second title at the 2018 tournament in Russia.
Russia's national team will not be able to play at the 2022 World Cup as an official Russian side following doping sanctions that bar the country from major sporting events for four years, the World.. Reuters - Published
Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. Reuters - Published
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (December 9) a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events was political, and must be individual. Ryan Brooks..
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (December 9) a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events was political, and must be individual. Ryan Brooks..
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (December 9) a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events was political, and must be individual. Ryan Brooks..
Russia has been banned from the world’s top sporting events for the next four years. The ban issued on Monday includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup. According to..
The World Anti-Doping Agency confirms that Russia is banned for the next four years from the world's top sporting events including Olympics and the World Cup following doping irregularities.
Russia has been banned from the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup. The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday confirmed a four-year ban from all major global sporting events, after considering..
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Boris asks Santa Claus for Brexit this Christmas as he plays soccer with kids as he promises a joint 2030 World Cup bid with Ireland and support for the grassroots of the game.
England manager Gareth Southgate says he expects a tough task in their Euro 2020 group when they play Croatia and the Czech Republic. The Three Lions lost their World Cup semi-final to Zlatko Dalic's..
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It's been a monumental year for Megan Rapinoe, but the American soccer star laments a lack of sponsors and marketing for the championship U.S. women's national soccer team as they brace for an..
Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. Reuters - Published
Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests. Reuters - Published
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday that the Russian national soccer team could not take part in the 2022 World Cup under the Russian flag due to doping sanctions that bar the country.. Reuters - Published
Russia was banned from the world's top sporting events for four years on Monday, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with.. Reuters - Published
At the Under-17 World Cup in November, the US, Mexico and Canada were taking to the international stage - and some players had the 2026 World Cup in mind. BBC News - Published
England's Beth Cobden opens up on how a knee injury wrecked her World Cup dream - just months after she had ruptured the same anterior cruciate ligament. BBC News - Published
Australia are reviewing "Giteau's Law", which governs which foreign-based players are allowed to play for the Wallabies, after a poor World Cup. BBC News - Published
Gareth Southgate says his England side are "further ahead" than they were at the corresponding stage of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. BBC News - Published
Gareth Southgate says his England side are "further ahead" than they were at the corresponding stage of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. BBC News - Published
Italian Marcello Lippi resigns as China manager for the second time this year after a 2-1 defeat by Syria in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in Dubai. BBC News - Published
Scottish Rugby is fined, reprimanded and ordered to apologise for Mark Dodson's criticism of World Rugby over a possible cancelation of their World Cup game with Japan. BBC News - Published
Brilliant tries, a devastating typhoon, wonderful fans and Owen Farrell's haka stare - the 2019 World Cup had more than its fair share of unforgettable moments. BBC News - Published
Watch the key moments as South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup. BBC News - Published
Steven Hansen says it was a "privilege" to lead New Zealand after they beat Wales to claim third place at the World Cup in his final game. BBC News - Published
How a lifetime in elite sport has acclimatised England captain Owen Farrell to the pressure cooker atmosphere that awaits in a Rugby World Cup final. BBC News - Published
Wing Ben Smith leads the way with two tries as New Zealand dominate Wales to win 40-17 in Friday's World Cup bronze match in Tokyo. BBC News - Published
England head coach Eddie Jones challenges his players to "inspire the whole country" by beating South Africa in the World Cup final. BBC News - Published
South Africa's style will not work against England but I think they are going to bring something different, says World Cup winner Matt Dawson. BBC News - Published
South African success in Saturday's World Cup final would see their first black captain Siya Kolisi lift the trophy in a landmark moment. BBC News - Published
How England fly-half George Ford is set to take centre stage in a World Cup final alongside his boyhood friend after battling back into favour. BBC News - Published
How England fly-half George Ford is set to take centre stage in a World Cup final alongside his boyhood friend after battling back into favour. BBC News - Published
Sale Sharks flanker Ben Curry would have "regretted" not watching twin brother Tom play for England in Saturday's World Cup final. BBC News - Published
England's Adil Rashid says he "couldn't lift his bowling arm" before this summer's World Cup and has still not fully recovered from a shoulder injury. BBC News - Published
This is not just about England possibly becoming world champions, this could be the beginning of a legacy, writes World Cup winner Matt Dawson. BBC News - Published
The All Blacks hope to inspire the next generation to play rugby by putting on a "decent show" in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against England. BBC News - Published
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