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Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Major League Soccer boasts a historic 44 players selected for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning 21 clubs and 17 countries, with key stars and emerging talents set to feature in matches held in MLS venues.
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 on the Mexican federation, while anti‑discrimination monitors prepare for the global event.
Breel Embolo's visa delay reflects a broader pattern of pandemic‑related disciplinary issues that could affect Switzerland's World Cup campaign.
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.
Veteran analyst Martin Green breaks down the 2026 World Cup draw, identifies top contenders, predicts Mexico’s progression, and spots a +1000 longshot with championship potential.
Croatia will host Belgium in a World Cup 2026 warm‑up on June 2, 2026, at a venue in Rijeka, marking a rare meeting between two of the continent’s most consistent sides. Both nations arrive with top‑11 FIFA rankings, and the fixture will showcase a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talent as each nation fine‑tunes its squad for the tournament. For Croatia, the game doubles as a symbolic passing of the torch; veteran coach Zlatko Dalic will lead the team into the finals for the third straight tournament, while 40‑year‑old Luka Modrić is set to play his final World Cup appearance, ending a career that includes 196 caps for the national team. Belgium, meanwhile, is looking to replace the golden generation that dominated the 2010s. Coach Rudi Garcia has called up a host of new faces, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois and Axel Witsel, who are expected to feature prominently. The most recent encounter between the two sides ended in a goalless draw at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a result that underscored Belgium’s group‑stage exit after a single win. Lukaku, who has managed only seven appearances for Napoli this season, will need the match to regain sharpness. With both teams eager to test tactics and fitness, the June 2 clash promises to be more than a friendly; it will be a final rehearsal for a tournament that will see Modrić’s swan song and Belgium’s attempt to usher in a fresh era of talent.
The injury leaves a void in Canada's squad, prompting a rapid search for a suitable replacement.
Switzerland’s mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, guided by coach Murat Yakin, seeks to finally break a 30‑year World Cup hoodoo, starting with a challenging Group B that includes Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and co‑host Canada.
With the tournament on home soil, the United States aims to translate hosting advantage into a knockout‑stage breakthrough, a feat that could ignite a new generation of fans and revitalize Major League Soccer.
A blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, guided by coach Murat Yakin, prepares Switzerland for a decisive campaign in Group B, hoping to end decades of early exits and reach the quarter‑finals for the first time since 1954.
The United States will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles, aiming to build on a 2022 last‑16 finish and reshape the nation's soccer narrative.
Lionel Messi, still not at peak fitness, has been named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, a move that underscores the coach’s confidence in the veteran’s enduring influence.
The United States is poised for a World Cup campaign that could reshape soccer's place in American culture, with high stakes for players, fans, and the sport's future.
In his candid new memoir, West Ham’s record scorer reflects on a near‑fatal accident, mental‑health battles, and the fight to change how football treats its stars.
Austria and Tunisia meet in a pre‑World Cup friendly on Monday, with the Austrians aiming to showcase their new tactical identity under Ralf Rangnick and the Tunisians hoping to secure their first victory over the Austrians while fine‑tuning for Qatar 2026.
The United States will face Senegal in Charlotte on May 31 as part of its final World Cup preparations, offering both teams a chance to fine‑tune tactics before the tournament begins.
Recent triumphs in the 2025 AFCON and a 2022 World Cup semifinal have spotlighted Morocco's comprehensive football development model, set to shape its ambitions for the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
After a record‑breaking 25‑goal season in the Dutch Eredivisie, Ayase Ueda is poised to lead Japan's national team as a key striker in the forthcoming World Cup.
Despite a hamstring setback, Alphonso Davies earns a spot on the Canadian roster, while coach Jesse Marsch weighs options in goal and assesses the fitness of several key figures ahead of the tournament.
The Canadian Soccer Association announced the lineup that will compete on home turf against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland, with captain Alphonso Davies sidelined early and Promise David returning from injury.
Alphonso Davies makes the Canadian World Cup squad despite a hamstring injury, as coach Jesse Marsch finalizes a 26‑player roster ahead of home‑soil group‑stage matches.
A friendly victory over Qatar was eclipsed by a political demonstration on the pitch, prompting the Irish coach to condemn the stunt and outline the stakes of future matches against Israel.