World cup news: FIFA announces new ‘fan-centric’ pre-match ceremony

FIFA has announced the introduction of a brand new fan-centric pre-match ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, ...

A brief history of the World Cup in numbers

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's ...

Mauricio Pochettino reveals plan for World Cup hydration breaks: “I was the first to start doing this”

FIFA has announced that, for the first time in the tournament’s history, mandatary hydration breaks will be held during each ...

England's World Cup 2026 fixtures, schedule and tournament route to final - how Three Lions could lift trophy on July 19

England face brutal knockout showdowns with Brazil, Argentina and Spain if they win Group L; Euro 2024 champions Spain could ...
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How long does a World Cup game last – and why?

Stoppage time can be added on for a whole range of delays during a match Visionhaus/Getty Images As the cliche goes, football is a game of two halves — specifically, two 45-minute halves to make a ...