On June 25, 1982, football witnessed one of the most controversial matches in its history-The Disgrace of Gijón. What happened at El Molinón Stadium in Gijón, Spain, left a lasting stain on the World Cup and forced FIFA to change its tournament rules forever. The match between West Germany and Austria became known as the
The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sports events in the world. It brings global attention, tourism, and national pride. But behind the excitement is a much higher story-the real cost of hosting the tournament. Many countries spend far more than they first planned. In some cases, the final bill reaches tens or
FIFA says it is closely watching developments in Iran following U.S. military strikes that have sharply escalated tensions between the two nations, both of whom are set to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expanded 48-team tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three nations