FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Argentina begin title defence vs Algeria; England face Croatia in opener | Football News – The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Argentina begin title defence vs Algeria; England face Croatia in opener | Football News – The Times of India

Lionel Messi and Argentina will open their title defense against Algeria (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Argentina and European powerhouse Spain received favourable group draws for the 2026 World Cup during a star-studded ceremony that also saw U.S. President Donald Trump awarded FIFA’s new peace prize.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

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Historic! Tiny Curacao becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup; Haiti end 52-year wait | Football News – The Times of India

Historic! Tiny Curacao becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup; Haiti end 52-year wait | Football News – The Times of India

In one of the most extraordinary nights in CONCACAF football history, the tiny Caribbean island of Curacao — home to just 156,000 people — scripted an unprecedented chapter by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Their tense 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston on Tuesday was enough to secure…

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‘FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems’: President Gianni Infantino opens up on Israel-Palestine conflict | Football News – The Times of India

‘FIFA cannot solve geopolitical problems’: President Gianni Infantino opens up on Israel-Palestine conflict | Football News – The Times of India

Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the mounting pressure to suspend Israel amid the Palestinian conflict during a FIFA Council meeting.The FIFA Council discussed the situation in Gaza, emphasising the importance of promoting peace and unity through football. “At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring…

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