FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

IMAGE: The 2030 World Cup is already unique, as for the first time, six nations across three continents will host matches: Photograph: Hannah McCay/Reuters As if 48 teams in a World Cup wasn’t......

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'   IMAGE: Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals (36) in South American qualifiers. Photograph: Kai......

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

IMAGE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, will have 48 teams. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered,......

Messi ruled out of World Cup qualifiers against Brazil, Uruguay

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi looks on. Photograph: Rodrigo Valle/Reuters Lionel Messi was not included in Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni's squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against......

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

IMAGE: Neymar has 128 caps and a record 79 goals for his country, surpassing Pele's tally of 77. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives Brazil have recalled Santos......