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The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed sanctions against the Mexican Football Federation after fans repeatedly chanted an anti‑gay slur, rejecting the federation's appeal while allowing the tournament to proceed without a stadium closure.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed a 140,000 Swiss franc penalty for the Mexican federation over repeated anti-gay chants, lifting a stadium-closure sanction but leaving the federation under heightened scrutiny as it prepares to host World Cup matches.
After a two‑day postponement caused by missing U.S. visas, South Africa's World Cup squad will leave on Monday. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie condemned the delay, while the South African Football Association secured player visas and is working to resolve staff issues before the tournament begins.
An investigation into the mounting scandals surrounding the World Cup, the financial forces reshaping football, and emerging proposals for a more inclusive and environmentally responsible sport
Visa complications force a two‑day shift in the squad's travel plans, but all players are now cleared to fly while a few staff members finalize paperwork.
After a week of visa complications, the South African national team will depart for the tournament on Monday, with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calling for a full report on the administrative error that caused the delay.
A look at the defining moments that have shaped football’s greatest stage, from historic upsets to individual masterpieces.
In a nail‑biting final, Toluca edged UANL Tigres 6‑5 on penalties after a 0‑0 draw, with keeper Luis García denying two crucial spot‑kicks. The victory ends a 23‑year title drought and earns the club berths in upcoming global competitions, while Tigres’ Marcelo Flores suffered a knee injury.
Brazil will host Panama at the iconic Maracanã Stadium on May 31, with a star‑studded lineup missing Neymar Jr. and Panama aiming to upset the favorites. The encounter serves as a crucial rehearsal for both teams before the World Cup.
A look at the football clubs embraced by Formula 1 drivers, showing how personal history and family connections shape their fandoms.
The United States will open its World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Inglewood on June 12, then face Australia in Seattle and Turkey in Inglewood, with a roster that mixes experience from 2022 and new faces.
The United States will open its World Cup campaign on June 12 at SoFi Stadium against Paraguay, fielding a 26-player squad that mixes 13 returnees with 13 debutants.
President Claudia Sheinbaum detailed a zero‑tariff agricultural agreement with the EU, an invitation to host the Iranian football team in Tijuana, health protocols for the World Cup amid an Ebola outbreak, upcoming governor interviews, a nationwide broadcast of her accountability report, and a new Diaspora Chairs program to link Mexican scientists abroad with domestic research.
A new ranking reveals the top earners in soccer for the coming year, showing how on‑field contracts and off‑field endorsements combine to create multimillion‑dollar incomes, and how the sport outpaces many others in athlete wealth.
From Mineral del Monte to Pachuca, British miners introduced soccer, the Cornish pasty and a cultural bond that still shapes Mexican football today.
From the hills of Mineral del Monte to the trophy cabinets of Pachuca, the story of soccer’s British roots intertwines with local cuisine and sister‑city ties across the Atlantic.
Adidas is expanding its World Cup activation with public “Home of Soccer” hubs in eight North American cities, featuring watch parties, artist performances and brand collaborations.
A look at the expected 26‑player USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup, based on recent form, familiarity and cultural fit, as the team prepares to host the event.
The NFL announces an 18‑game Sunday Night Football slate, featuring marquee matchups, three appearances for the Cowboys and Chiefs, and a Week 11 clash in Mexico City.
The network reveals a 21‑season milestone, a road‑show pregame format and a slate of marquee matchups for the upcoming season.
The league’s 2026 schedule features matchups in Australia, Brazil, England, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico, each bringing unique variables that could influence fantasy football drafts and daily‑fantasy showdowns.
The league announces a groundbreaking matchup in France, part of a sweeping global expansion that will see games across four continents.
The NFL will open its 2026 season with a marquee Monday Night Football clash between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, while unveiling a record nine overseas games across four continents.
The league will reveal its full 2026‑2027 schedule on May 14, unveiling a slate of international games that span four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums, highlighted by a Sunday Night Football clash between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys on September 13.