News for '-fifa-world-cup'

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

No positive doping tests at FIFA World Cup

No positive doping tests at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

FIFA collected 2,761 samples prior to the tournament and another 626 during it, including 108 collected on non-matchdays, as part of the largest-ever World Cup testing programme.

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The match against India on Tuesday, will be his first outing in a Bangladesh jersey.

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Following successful live operation in the Emirates FA Cup, the Premier League will look to implement the system later this season.'

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Iran blank India

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Iran blank India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Indian football team's dismal run continued as they suffered a humiliating 0-4 loss to Iran in a Group D match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA World cup arrives in India

FIFA World cup arrives in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The authentic FIFA World Cup trophy arrived at the football crazy city of Kolkata on Thursday by a chartered flight from Canada.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Ghana and South Korea on Monday.

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

2018 FIFA World Cup: Points Table

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The points table of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Why there's optimism about Indian women's football

Why there's optimism about Indian women's football

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'In the women's landscape, there are fewer years to correct.'

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Why Sony is very excited about the FIFA World Cup

Why Sony is very excited about the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Sony eyes a 2 billion payoff from telecasting the Fifa World Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Miranda named Brazil captain for Belgium clash

FIFA World Cup: Miranda named Brazil captain for Belgium clash

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Coach Tite is sticking with his policy of rotating the captaincy and the 33-year old Inter Milan player will become the fourth man to wear the captain's armband in Russia.

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Preparing turf for the World Cup, being held for the first time in the Middle East, is environmentally costly. Qatar has also countered the risk of fungus and disease outbreaks with a maintenance regime involving chemical cocktails, grass mowers that vacuum debris and an underground system that sucks excess moisture, said a UEFA pitch consultant.

FIFA World Cup trophy coming to India

FIFA World Cup trophy coming to India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The official World Cup football trophy will be on display in India next April as part of a worldwide tour ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

FIFA World Cup 2018 sets new viewership record

FIFA World Cup 2018 sets new viewership record

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

A record audience of more than 3.5 billion people watched this year's World Cup in Russia, with the final between France and Croatia attracting 1.12 billion viewers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.

FIFA World Cup: Ivanovic to become Serbia's most capped player

FIFA World Cup: Ivanovic to become Serbia's most capped player

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Branislav Ivanovic will become Serbia's most capped player after he was named in the side for their World Cup Group E opener against Costa Rica at the Samara Arena.

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'It was a nice experience and I felt on cloud nine when I scored the goal'

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire during FIFA World Cup?

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire during FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

FIFA boss Infantino urges World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine

FIFA World Cup: Why are brands looking beyond sponsorships

FIFA World Cup: Why are brands looking beyond sponsorships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Big brands are getting involved with Football that is fast gaining traction in the nation, at lower investments that cricket.

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

World Cup fans everywhere should watch out for free ticket scams, news service scams, and online streaming scams.

England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

England recall Rashford for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England begin their World Cup group campaign against Iran on November 21.

FIFA World Cup: Who is shining, who isn't

FIFA World Cup: Who is shining, who isn't

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Within just a week the FIFA World Cup has reached its pinnacle, and fans are asking for some more action. This World Cup the numbers of goals have gone up and so is the mass hysteria around the tournament in Brazil.

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Tuesday's match holds importance for India as any slip-up could be disastrous in their bid to make it to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

FIFA World Cup: Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Reuters sports writers chose their team of the tournament.

Shakira, Keys sizzle at FIFA World Cup concert

Shakira, Keys sizzle at FIFA World Cup concert

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The small township of Soweto was rocked by some of the biggest names in the music industry on Thursday, in a show to kick-off the 2010 football World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international friendly match, which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed as a tribute to state people's passion for soccer.

India wants to host U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2019

India wants to host U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2019

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Bracing up to organise the Under-17 World Cup later this year, AIFF president Praful Patel stated that this would be the next "logical step for the development of football in India".

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes after soccer's global governing body called for Asia and Oceania bids on October 4.

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog has started formal proceedings against six individuals, including soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, over the awarding of hosting rights to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, global soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

AIFF forced to pay millions to former coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The AIFF sacked Stimac in June, terminating his contract exactly a year before it was to expire in the wake of the side's ouster from the second round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers despite getting a relatively easy draw.

FIFA World Cup: Which country do Indian football fans support?

FIFA World Cup: Which country do Indian football fans support?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The World Cup for India has a special cultural significance, one which transcends the usual emotions that accompany sports, writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri

FIFA World Cup: The Big Shots Struggle

FIFA World Cup: The Big Shots Struggle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Defending champion Germany suffered a shocking defeat, while Brazil, Spain and Argentina -- the other pre-tournament favourites -- managed just draws in their opening round matches.

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, Spain?

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, Spain?

Rediff.com29 May 2014

From data analysts to financial firms, everyone has their views on who could win the FIFA World Cup, starting in Brazil next month. Here are some interesting predictions by two international firms -- Opta and Goldman Sachs -- about the how tournament could pan out. Read on...