Nagelsmann also said Nathaniel Brown would earn a first World Cup appearance in their Group E opener on Sunday and that, importantly for Germany’s chances, Neuer has found his rhythm in ​time for the four-time champions.

Irankunda, Metcalfe on target as Socceroos halt Turkey’s return in Group D opener.

John McGinn’s first-half goal seals historic win as Scotland hold firm under late pressure to top Group C and revive knockout hopes in the expanded 2026 World Cup format.

Saibari puts Morocco ahead before Vinicius rescues Brazil with a stunning equaliser as both sides begin their Group C campaign with a point in East Rutherford.

The change comes after Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez, Everton’s Michael Keane and Sunderland’s Dan Ballard were sent ​off for pulling an opponent’s hair ​last season.

Unable to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a professional footballer, Ufuun Moktan Tamang discovered freestyle football during the Covid pandemic and has since become Nepal’s most recognisable name in the sport.

Tens of thousands of Iranian-Americans live in Los Angeles, where a distinct Diaspora often referred to as “Tehrangeles” has taken root.

Son wastes chances as Korea rally after Krejci header, Hwang and Oh turn game around in second-half fightback.

Co-hosts Mexico opened the expanded 48-team World Cup with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, in a fiery match that produced three red cards and the tournament’s first goals.

An overview of every qualified side for the expanded tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico, highlighting routes to qualification, standout players and expectations heading into the group stage.

From stricter measures against time-wasting to expanded VAR reviews and tougher sanctions for dissent, FIFA has introduced a series of rule changes aimed at improving match flow and fairness.

Ashwin Raj Pokharel, a Coca-Cola supervisor at Dallas Stadium, has gone viral among Nepalis as he works behind the scenes of the World Cup build-up in the United States.

In Group A2, France booked their ticket to Brazil with a 1-0 home win over Ireland, with Melvine Malard scoring just before halftime.

Although immigration officials stopped Pankaj Bikram Nembang and Kiran Rai from flying out of Kathmandu on Monday night, they can follow the precedent of CEO Indraman Tuladhar, who previously bypassed the travel ban by flying to Canada via India.

Defeat continues a troubling run for Nepal women, who also missed out on Asian Games qualification after a disappointing Malaysia tour.

A look at how newspapers chronicled football fever in Kathmandu before the internet age—from Maradona heartbreak and excitement over NTV to fears of loadshedding.

The Tottenham Hotspur player sustained the injury ​in a collision with Chelsea striker ​Liam Delap and had to wear a ⁠mask in their final match of the ​season against Everton.

The ​barge commemorates a campaign by the RAVE Foundation, the clubs’ charitable arm, to build 52 mini soccer pitches in communities around Washington state ‌where children had nowhere to play.

Sher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.

Four-times world ​champions Germany secured a ninth win in a row with a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in Chicago.