FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to privatise the World Cup, with UEFA furious about the plans. According to an explosive report from The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter, Martyn Ziegler, FIFA are to sell stakes in the World Cup to private backers, with talks having opened with investors close to the Trump administration. The proposal has … Read more
More than three weeks have passed since the U.S. men’s national team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, and for USA greats Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore, the lopsided defeat still stings. “I haven’t even watched the game back,” Altidore, the … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain’s World Cup triumph. The club have also stated that Rodri is only facing a “short” recovery process, allaying any fears he could be sidelined for a significant period. City Confirm Rodri Surgery The Etihad Stadium … Read more
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow card, after a video review for simulating being fouled, changed the momentum of the game in the 72nd minute soon after Switzerland tied the score … Read more
In Brazil’s journey to a sixth World Cup title under first-year coach Carlo Ancelotti, their trip fell short in the round of 16. Brazil currently has five World Cup trophies all-time, and a sixth would’ve extended its record mark. Brazil dominated their group after two wins and a draw, which earned them first in Group … Read more
Paraguay shocked the world by upsetting Germany and earning a spot in the last 16, before eventually going down to France in a 1-0 defeat thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty. Paraguay had an incredibly resilient tournament, especially after starting with a horrendous 4-1 defeat to the United States. They responded immediately by winning their … Read more
Ghana found its way into the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-place teams, finishing on four points thanks to a stoppage-time winner against Panama and a stingy defensive performance that led to a goal-less draw against England. Ghana’s Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇬🇭 A late goal against Croatia kept … Read more
Australia qualified for their 11th overall men’s World Cup and reached the Round of 16, where it lost to Egypt in a penalty shootout. The Socceroos’ group stage campaign included a surprise 2-0 win over Türkiye in Group D, followed by a 2-0 defeat to the United States in Seattle. A scoreless draw with Paraguay … Read more
Canada’s dream of a deep run in the FIFA World Cup came to an end in the Round of 16, but not before the program rewrote its record books. Under manager Jesse Marsch, Canada captured its first World Cup win and reached the knockout stage for the first time in program history. The Les Rouges … Read more
Algeria earned a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. The team competed in Group J against Argentina, Jordan, and Austria, fielding a squad that advanced past the group stage. During the group stage, they lost their opening match 3-0 to Argentina before securing a 2-1 victory over Jordan. A 3-3 draw … Read more