FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future
FIFA and Gianni Infantino have performed a dramatic U-turn on his plot to sell a stake in its…
European nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
World Cup final on track to be most expensive sporting event ever
When FIFA first put tickets on sale for the 2026 World Cup final, its prices left fans aghast.…
World Cup 2026 power rankings: Rating all four nations ahead of the semi-finals
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Gianni Infantino threatens most destructive FIFA move yet and it could ruin World Cup forever
The good news is that Italy could finally return to the World Cup in 2030. The bad news…
World Cup 2026 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals
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Europe is dominating another World Cup. That does not look like changing anytime soon
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World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
There are only eight teams left in the World Cup and each is only two wins a way…
Where a Trump controversy and a thumping U.S. defeat leaves Infantino’s stained World Cup
The Athletic has live coverage of Switzerland vs Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For FIFA president…
Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark
Kylian Mbappe has described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as “despicable” and “racist” after she called the France captain…
Kylian Mbappé scores 19th World Cup goal, continues Messi chase
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on…
Paraguay gets physical in a heated World Cup loss to France
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the last 2026 World Cup match in Philadelphia, Paraguay played a style that has…