The Soccer 100: Garrincha — The king of the playground
As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and…
Iran soccer’s only U.S. visit: death threats, diplomacy, jarring security and joy
The once-outlandish idea went from private meetings to the highest levels of government, from Chicago to Washington, D.C.,…
Iran soccer officials turned away by Canadian authorities, poised to miss FIFA Congress
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Iranian soccer officials were turned back by Canadian authorities en route to this week’s…
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker to leave federation, set for Saudi Arabia role
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is leaving his role with immediate effect, less than two months before…
Fire in locker room postpones Swiss soccer match after ‘extensive damage’
Basel said the fire took place at St. Jakob-Park Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images) April 11, 2026Updated 8:14 am EDT…
Ranking the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup
The qualifiers are done, the play-offs have all been played. Hearts have been broken, but finally we know…
Kosovo, football’s youngest nation, are a win away from the World Cup. But much more is at stake
Ten years ago this month, Kosovo were not recognised by football. On Tuesday, the Balkan nation with just…
Morocco crowned AFCON winners 57 days after final as Senegal’s victory declared void
The result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has been reversed, with hosts Morocco now standing…
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches from United States to Mexico, says embassy
Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, according…
Five Iran Women soccer players defect with help of police following Asian Cup in Australia
Five players have defected from the Iran women’s soccer team and are being cared for in a safe…
Iranian women’s soccer team labelled ‘wartime traitors’ by state TV after anthem silence
Iran’s women’s soccer team has been labelled “wartime traitors” by an Iranian state television presenter after its players…
Republic of Ireland-Israel tie has sparked a debate with one Irish club dealing with fallout
Republic of Ireland’s Nations League draw against Israel has caused no shortage of debate within Ireland, in both…