Football

A brilliant game by Hwang In-beom has led South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup clash in Mexico.

There have been crazy scenes to kick off the tournament both inside and outside the stadium.

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

Many wealthy World Cup fans are willing to pay the exorbitant prices - and not necessarily because they love soccer.

Players were in tears after the veteran, who died for five minutes in a game four years ago, clutched his chest and fell to the ground.

The Socceroos have fought out a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final warm-up game ahead of their World Cup campaign.

The 22-year-old has vaulted right into the mix for a start but there was fresh heartbreak for a heart-and-soul veteran.

An equal-record three West Australians are heading to the FIFA World Cup after Perth products Alessandro Circati, Cameron Burgess and Jacob Italiano were named in Tony Popovic’s 26-man Socceroos squad.

It may not have been a full-blooded reality check, but the Socceroos have been given food for thought after their opening World Cup warm-up game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.

The team’s frontline stars are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced.

Football’s biggest stage is getting a Super Bowl-style twist, with global megastars locked in for a historic first.

Arsenal have booked their spot in the Champions League final for just the second time after a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid.

The medical team of late soccer legend Diego Maradona missed a chance to save his life, Argentine prosecutors said at the start of the second trial over his death.

The soccer star might have the world at her feet, but she’s almost as talented with her hands.