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After a 52‑year absence, Haiti's national team will open its 2026 World Cup journey against Scotland in Boston, featuring players with Premier League experience and deep roots in the United States.
Football derbies such as El Clásico and Fla‑Flu are cultural phenomena that extend into intellectual property, where trademark law determines who can profit from a name that fans treat as sacred.
Ahead of the 2026 tournament, the newly unveiled Trionda ball promises tighter aerodynamic control, but its performance at high speeds raises subtle questions about range and fairness.
A Czech women's football coach has been banned for life after secretly filming players in changing rooms, prompting a worldwide prohibition request from UEFA and a strong response from the sport's players' union.
Sardar Azmoun, a veteran of 91 caps and 57 goals, was omitted from Iran's World Cup squad for political reasons, yet he used social media to rally his teammates as the nation prepares for matches in the United States, facing visa and diplomatic challenges.
An intern’s secret recording, a coach’s incriminating messages and a cascade of sanctions have plunged English football into a controversy that could reshape the sport’s governance.
Haiti's national team will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Scotland at Gillette Stadium, marking a historic return after 52 years.
Despite being left out of Iran’s World Cup roster for political reasons, Sardar Azmoun publicly expressed solidarity with his teammates, as the national side confronts logistical and diplomatic challenges in the United States.
Sardar Azmoun, recently transferred to Shabab Al-Ahli in Dubai, voiced public support for his national teammates after being left out of Iran’s World Cup roster for a political decision. His message comes amid visa uncertainties and diplomatic talks with FIFA.
LAFC’s Summer of Soccer Celebration, sponsored by Psycho Bunny, will feature live World Cup 2026 viewings, community parties and a presence at the FIFA Fan Festival throughout June.
Sardar Azmoun, a 57‑goal veteran of Iran's national team, was omitted from the World Cup squad for political reasons. He posted a supportive message for his teammates on social media, while navigating visa hurdles and upcoming games in the United States.
The White House has placed Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy Giuliani, in charge of coordinating the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking doubts about his soccer knowledge and the political implications of his role.
Sardar Azmoun, a prolific Iranian striker, has been omitted from the 2026 World Cup squad while his team prepares in Turkey, navigating visa challenges and a dispute over historical flags.
A Czech women's soccer coach was banned for life by UEFA after being convicted of secretly filming players in locker rooms and showers.
A Czech women's soccer coach was handed a life ban by UEFA after a court convicted him of filming players in private areas, sparking calls for global action.
Petr Vlachovsky, a former coach of 1. FC Slovacko and the Czech under‑19 women's national team, was handed a life ban by UEFA after a court found him guilty of filming players in locker rooms and showers over a four‑year period.
The Goldin Global Football Auction runs from May 15 to June 13, showcasing a Pelé‑signed postcard, a 2025 Lamine Yamal jersey and other iconic items ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
A Czech women's soccer coach was banned for life by UEFA after being convicted of secretly filming players in locker rooms and showers over a four‑year period. The governing body has referred the case to FIFA and called for the revocation of his national license.
Former 1. FC Slovako Women’s coach Petr Vlachovsky received a lifetime UEFA ban after filming players undressing, was convicted of child‑pornography possession, and sparked calls for stricter safeguarding across the sport.
Iran’s national football team is heading to Turkey for a final friendly and visa processing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, navigating geopolitical strain and U.S. assurances of welcome.
FIFA Secretary‑General Mattias Grafstrom met with Mehdi Taj, reaffirming support for Iran’s World Cup campaign despite visa and political hurdles.
A constructive dialogue in Istanbul between FIFA and Iran's football leadership has cleared major obstacles, ensuring Iran's matches will be played in the United States while the squad trains in Turkey before heading to Tucson.
A constructive meeting between FIFA’s Mattias Grafstrom and Iran’s Mehdi Taj highlighted confidence in Iran’s participation, even as visa disputes and geopolitical tensions loom over the team’s preparations.
AT&T Stadium is being reshaped to meet FIFA's requirements for nine World Cup matches, involving natural grass grown in Colorado, a hidden ventilation and irrigation system, pink lighting, and a $45,000 man‑hour, 15,000‑ton project. Player CeeDee Lamb and owner Jerry Jones support the move, which may become permanent only if a new Collective Bargaining Agreement mandates it.