Football beyond mainstream
Iran secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday. Striker Mehdi Taremi was the hero for the home side, netting both goals to ensure Iran’s fourth consecutive World Cup appearance and seventh overall. The match at Azadi Stadium saw Uzbekistan take the lead…
In a significant development, Mexican football club Club León has been excluded from the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after failing to comply with tournament regulations regarding multi-club ownership. The decision, announced by FIFA, comes just months before the expanded 32-team tournament is set to kick off in the United States from June 14…
In high-stakes CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Argentina and Brazil both claimed vital victories to strengthen their positions in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Argentina edged past Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a moment of brilliance from Thiago Almada, Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Colombia, with Vinicius Jr. delivering a late…
Japan secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their remarkable streak of consecutive World Cup appearances to eight. The win also confirmed Japan’s dominance in Asian Group C, as they became the first team to book their ticket to the expanded…
