More FIFA World Cup News

FIFA approves reform package, delays World Cup expansion

FIFA's executive committee approved a package of planned reforms aimed at cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued world governing body.
Journalists gather in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

Qatar rejects rights group report on “rampant” labour abuse

Qatar's government has rejected a report by Amnesty International which said abuse of migrant labourers in the Gulf Arab state remains "rampant".
Construction work goes on at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha

Labour abuse still ‘rampant’ in Qatar five years after world cup bid

Labour abuse remains 'rampant' in Qatar despite some reforms introduced since the Gulf Arab state won the right to organise the World Cup.
Members of the Swiss UNIA workers union display red cards and shout slogans during a protest in front of the headquarters of soccer’s international governing body FIFA in Zurich

We owe Beckenbauer a ‘hell of a lot’ – Bayern president

Bayern Munich have thrown their weight behind troubled club icon Franz Beckenbauer.
Soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer pauses to look out on the city on top of the Empire State Building during an event to celebrate the start of the New York Cosmos 2015 season, in New York

Brazil’s Andrade Gutierrez to admit World Cup bribes – Folha paper

One of Brazil's largest builders, Andrade Gutierrez, will confess to paying bribes for 2014 FIFA World Cup contracts and business with state-run companies
Andrade Gutierrez top executive Paulo Roberto Dalmazzo arrives at the Federal Police station in Curitiba

Beckenbauer unhappy with German FA over World Cup affair

Franz Beckenbauer, the former World Cup-winning player and coach is unhappy with the German FA's response to his offer.
Niersbach president of DFB attends opening of new German soccer museum in Dortmund

Hannover midfielder Kiyotake breaks foot with Japan

Hannover midfielder Hiroshi Kiyotake is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his foot while training with Japan.
Hannover’s Kiyotake reacts after winning against Freiburg during their German Bundesliga first division soccer match in Hanover

Sanchez hits out after flurry of cards in Chile defeat

Alexis Sanchez launched another fusillade in Chile's football feud with Uruguay after the South American champions were hammered 3-0 in Montevideo.
Uruguay’s Sebastian Coates heads the ball next to Chile’s Alexis Sanchez during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Centenario stadium in Montevideo

U.S. held in qualifier, wins for Mexico and Costa Rica

The United States were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday but Mexico and Costa Rica managed victories.

Inspired Costa leads Brazil to 3-0 win over Peru

An inspired performance from Douglas Costa helped Brazil to a 3-0 win over Peru and lifted them into third place in the South American qualifying group.
Douglas Costa of Brazil celebrates a goal against Peru next to his teammates during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Salvador

Ecuador punish blundering Venezuela to notch fourth win

Ecuador ruthlessly exposed Venezuela's defensive frailties on their way to a 3-1 win which kept them top of the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Ecuador’s players celebrate their team’s third goal against Venezuela’s during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Cachamay stadium in Puerto Ordaz

Biglia goal gives Argentina vital win over Colombia

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia scored a 20th minute goal to kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away victory over Colombia.
Argentina’s Biglia celebrates with teammates at the end of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Colombia in Barranquilla