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IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

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/ 12 days ago

Ronaldo’s Portugal and Mbappe’s France learn potential rivals after UEFA preliminary World Cup draw

UEFA made the preliminary draw for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Kylian Mbappe’s France have learnt about their potential rivals.
IMAGO / Xinhua

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/ 12 days ago

Al Hilal star Neymar reveals huge expectations for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil

Currently sidelined with an injury, Al Hilal star Neymar has shared his expectations for Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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/ 17 days ago

Orlando bullish on FIFA Club World Cup plans for city

Orlando, Florida, is a mecca for tourists, and soon, it will be a destination for soccer fans as they descend on the city for a major sporting event: FIFA Club World Cup 2025. At next summer's FIFA Club World Cup, Orlando will host six games, including four Group Stage matches, one Round of 16 game, […]
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/ 36 days ago

Will Messi play at 2026 FIFA World Cup? His ex-PSG coach and current USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino weighs in

The question of Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has sparked intrigue among fans, pundits, and legends alike.

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/ 60 days ago

2026 World Cup to have as many as ten teams from Africa

In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]

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/ 69 days ago

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the […]

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/ 69 days ago

Redmond budgets $2 million of taxpayer's money for World Cup

Hosting the World Cup is an expensive task for cities, and Redmond, which is just outside of Seattle, is already setting money aside. Although there are no new stadium constructions for the 2026 World Cup, funds go to staffing, promotions, marketing and similar expenses. Lumen Field is not in Redmond, which is on the east […]

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/ 71 days ago

FIFA reveals plan for Club World Cup at Seattle's Lumen Field

FIFA has announced that the Seattle Sounders will have somewhat of a home-field advantage at Lumen Field for the 2025 Club World Cup. The Major League Soccer side previously qualified for the controversial tournament by winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Seattle is currently the only American team to book a place in the competition, […]

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/ 87 days ago

Is soccer a business or a sport?

Soccer has developed a reputation as being a largely money-driven sport as club owners and organizers hunt for profit. Over the last several years, there have been more tournaments and games across the globe. More teams have more access to playing in contests, which puts stress on players and more money in organizers’ pockets. The […]

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/ 91 days ago

African giants face 2026 World Cup ban for bizarre reason

A shocking development has put Egypt, one of the most successful African countries, in the dark about potentially being excluded from the 2026 World Cup. This situation stems from a legal conflict between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and a Switzerland-based company responsible for organizing international friendly matches. Failure to resolve this dispute could result […]

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/ 105 days ago

Brazil at risk of missing 2026 World Cup after Paraguay loss

Brazil finds themselves in a precarious place in CONMEBOL's 2026 World Cup qualifying table after a shock loss to Paraguay. The South American giants were looking to gain momentum in the standings following a recent win against Ecuador. Nevertheless, Brazil fell on the road in Paraguay Tuesday night. Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gómez scored the […]

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/ 106 days ago

Brazil coach makes bold World Cup 2026 prediction

Brazil head coach Dorival Junior made an early claim of Selecao reaching the 2026 World Cup final. Despite holding the record with five titles, Brazil has struggled to repeat that feat since Ronaldo’s brace against Germany helped them lift the trophy in 2002. Uncertainty over Dorival staying at the job There was no holding back […]

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/ 116 days ago

Messi at 2026 World Cup? Argentina star surprises with claim

Alexis Mac Allister has reignited the debate on whether Lionel Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Despite Messi's recent struggles with injury, Mac Allister's comments suggest that the legendary forward may still have a role to play in Argentina's quest for glory in the next World Cup. Lionel Messi has been sidelined since […]

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/ 120 days ago

Ronaldo hints that he may feature at the 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he may remain with the Portugal national team for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament is set to be co-hosted by the United States in two years. Ronaldo, 39, remains one of the most popular soccer superstars in the world, despite moving to the Middle East. He recently set YouTube […]

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/ 127 days ago

Travel to World Cup 2026 in jeopardy because of US visa delays

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare for the 2026 World Cup, fans from all over the world want to travel to take in the action. This, however, could pose a problem. Obtaining a visa to legally enter the United States is typically a lengthy process. The recent COVID-19 pandemic made this process even […]