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Europe’s top leagues call for FIFA reform amid World Cup sell-off fallout
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledged a "culture of dialogue" on Thursday as Europe's most powerful leagues added their voices to a growing chorus demanding governance reform at world soccer's governing body, two months after his secretive plan to sell stakes…
FIFA’s Infantino vows openness after World Cup sell-off crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he is committed to a "culture of dialogue" at world soccer's governing body, two months after his now-abandoned $4.2 billion plan to sell World Cup commercial rights provoked the organization's deepest crisis in over…
Messi to play final Argentina match Oct. 6 in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi will pull on the Argentina shirt for the final time on Oct. 6 in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated international careers in soccer history. The farewell…
FIFA to cover Infantino’s legal costs in World Cup sale fallout
Josh Kushner, the New York-based investor who was set to be the anchor partner in FIFA's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, said he regrets getting involved in the deal that has plunged global soccer into crisis…
Kushner expresses regret over failed FIFA World Cup sell-off plan
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner has spoken publicly for the first time about his role in the failed effort to sell a stake in a new FIFA commercial subsidiary, saying he and his firm "failed to appreciate the political dynamics of…
World Cup winners demand reform at FIFA, call Infantino ‘blinded by power’
A coalition of former international soccer stars, including World Cup winners and FIFA-designated legends, issued a joint statement on Monday demanding immediate reform at FIFA, accusing President Gianni Infantino of being "blinded by power" and calling for structural changes that…
Six Arab soccer federations back Infantino amid FIFA crisis
Six heads of Arab national football associations issued a joint statement on Thursday declaring their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, even as the Football Association of Ireland became the latest body to withdraw its backing amid a deepening…
Messi questions playing future in tribute to late father
Lionel Messi said Wednesday he has "serious doubts" about how much longer he will continue playing soccer, breaking his silence four days after the death of his father, Jorge, who was 68.
Trump warns FIFA against ousting Infantino amid World Cup sales crisis
President Donald Trump inserted himself into a growing crisis atop world soccer on Monday, warning that FIFA would make a "terrible mistake" if it moved to oust president Gianni Infantino, who faces mounting pressure from three major confederations over a…
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi, died Friday evening at a hospital in his native Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. He was 68.
UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over World Cup sell-off plan
European soccer's governing body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, warning that potential evidence should not be destroyed, as the embattled…
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF plot to paralyze FIFA and oust Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly sought support from the Trump administration as a cross-continental alliance of soccer confederations threatens to cripple the governing body's operations and force him from power. The escalating standoff follows the collapse of Infantino's controversial…
Infantino’s FIFA presidency called untenable after World Cup sell-off collapses
Carlos Cordeiro, the senior FIFA adviser who represented world soccer's governing body on the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup, resigned on Friday in protest of the organization's plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private…
FIFA scraps $20B World Cup sell-off after global revolt
FIFA's plan to sell a roughly 20% stake in its commercial operations to outside investors has collapsed following a worldwide backlash from soccer officials and internal dissent among top executives, the New York Post reported on Friday. The deal, which…
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final amid debate over soccer’s American makeover
Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in Saturday's final at MetLife Stadium brought the curtain down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the debate over what the tournament means for the future of the sport is only beginning. In a…
Spain wins World Cup as FIFA debuts halftime show
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, made history with the tournament's first-ever halftime show and a pregame closing ceremony, bringing a Super Bowl-style spectacle to soccer's…
Trump jeered at World Cup final presenting trophy to Spain
President Donald Trump walked onto the pitch at MetLife Stadium on Sunday evening to co-present the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain and was met with loud jeers from the crowd of more than 80,000 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.…
World Cup final heads to extra time after Spain, Argentina play to 0-0
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended regulation time at 0-0 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, sending the showpiece match to extra time in front of more than 80,000 spectators.
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final at MetLife Stadium
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion Sunday afternoon when Spain face defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. local time. The match pits the tournament's most dominant defensive…
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final Sunday at MetLife Stadium
President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where he is expected to co-present the trophy alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The match, which kicks off at…
Spain’s 2010 World Cup hero denied U.S. visa for final
Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila, who helped La Roja win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, has been denied entry to the United States ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, with the player publicly appealing…
White House confirms Trump to attend World Cup final Sunday
President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the White House confirmed Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the plans during her briefing — her first since…
World Cup semifinal tickets soar past $3,000 as historic matchups loom
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup's final four now set, fans hoping to see England face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday are confronting eye-watering prices on the secondary market. Tickets on StubHub for the semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium start at…
Belgium ousts U.S. from World Cup amid Trump red card furor
The 2026 World Cup was plunged into its most divisive episode in decades after President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension — a move…
Trump called FIFA to lift Balogun’s World Cup ban, report says
FIFA stunned the soccer world on Sunday by suspending the automatic one-game ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle. Hours later, the New York…
FIFA reverses Balogun’s red card ban ahead of Belgium match
In a dramatic reversal that has upended expectations for Monday's World Cup Round of 16, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced Sunday that it has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, making the U.S. men's national team's leading striker available for the clash…
World Cup ball sensor overturns Croatia goal, sparking VAR debate
A stoppage-time goal disallowed by ball-sensor technology in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reignited a fierce debate over whether microscopic precision in officiating serves the spirit of soccer.
2026 World Cup breaks all-time attendance record
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially became the best-attended tournament in World Cup history on Thursday, surpassing the record of 3,587,538 spectators set at the 1994 World Cup in the United States. The milestone was reached after just 60 of…
FIFA allows rainbow flags at World Cup despite Iran, Egypt objections
FIFA has confirmed that fans will be permitted to bring rainbow flags into Seattle Stadium for Friday's World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, rejecting requests from both nations' football federations to restrict LGBTQ+-related displays at what local organizers have…
Nike to release gold cleats after Ronaldo’s World Cup record
Hours after Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in six different World Cups, Nike is set to release a special-edition gold Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN cleat celebrating the 41-year-old's latest milestone. The shoe drops on June 24…