ALL POSTS TAGGED "World Cup" - Page 5
Netherlands
/ 432 days agoUSA have really big mouths in Women’s World Cup, says Dutch
Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn made some interesting comments regarding the United States women's national team on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference ahead of a matchup with Spain, Beerensteyn claimed that the USWNT players talk too much. The Americans were knocked out of the 2023 Women's World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. […]
USWNT
/ 439 days agoWho USA plays next in Women's World Cup
The USWNT advanced to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup after a nervy scoreless draw against Portugal. While pundits fire criticism toward the squad for underperforming, the United States maintains its goal of winning a third straight Women's World Cup. However, the next game for the United States may be harder than both […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
/ 447 days agoCreating a dream team of soccer players from Yugoslavia
The glory days of Yugoslavia soccer may be long gone, but the countries that emerged from its dissolution still have a lot of soccer talent to offer. Croatia took podium finishes at the last two World Cups. For a country of almost 4 million people, that is unheard of. Serbia is currently underperforming for their […]
FIFA
/ 459 days agoMLS teams receive FIFA World Cup windfall
FIFA has officially announced payment plans in their Club Benefits Program for the 2022 World Cup. The governing body of the sport essentially paid every club worldwide to release players for the massive tournament. In all, FIFA paid out a total of $209 million as 440 clubs released 837 total players for the World Cup […]
Canada
/ 477 days agoCanada Soccer contemplates filing for bankruptcy
Canada Soccer is struggling to stay afloat, and bankruptcy is now a real threat to the Federation. With the Canadian teams competing in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup in July, the financial situation continues to weaken. A lack of profitable media rights and friendlies depleted the cash reserves of Canada Soccer. In an […]
FIFA World Cup
/ 480 days agoSaudi Arabia pulls out of 2030 World Cup race
Saudi Arabia has reportedly decided not to make an official bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The Middle Eastern nation previously sought to host alongside Egypt and Greece. However, Saudi soccer officials have supposedly backed out of the plan. Marca is claiming that Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud contacted similar officials […]
Club World Cup
/ 480 days agoFIFA names United States as host of 2025 Club World Cup
The United States is the host of the expanded 2025 Club World Cup. With 32 teams competing, it is by far the biggest edition of the tournament. Several of the competitors are already secured, including the last three Champions League winners in Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Significantly, this makes the United States the […]
USWNT
/ 486 days agoUSWNT dealt blow as Becky Sauerbrunn ruled out of World Cup
United States women's national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn will not be joining her teammates at the 2023 Women's World Cup. The 38-year-old defender suffered a foot injury back in April and will not recover in time. It will be the team's first World Cup without Sauerbrunn since 2007. "Heartbroken isn’t even the half of it," […]
Logos
/ 516 days ago2026 World Cup logo is uninspiring and overly simplistic
The 2026 World Cup logo has been revealed by FIFA, and it's certainly something. The tournament, set to be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada in the summer of 2026 will be the largest ever, and the first to feature an expanded 48-team field. Wednesday night, the tournament branding was unveiled by FIFA […]
World Cup
/ 520 days agoLooking back at the World Cup 94 logo and mascot
The United States first broke into the global soccer consciousness when it hosted World Cup 94. The tournament was the most financially successful in history, and still holds the records for highest total and average attendance – despite subsequent tournaments having more teams and more games. But the visuals of the tournament stand out as […]
Canada
/ 522 days agoWorld Cup 2026 brand to be unveiled Wednesday, May 17
The World Cup 2026 brand has to be big. After all, the tournament is literally the biggest of all time based on a couple factors. There are three countries hosting, which is more than any other edition. Then, 48 teams are making the trip to Mexico, Canada and the United States to play that summer. […]
beIN SPORTS
/ 525 days agobeIN SPORTS and DAZN team up to battle illegal streams
DAZN and beIN SPORTS are supporting a new worldwide task force with the mission to combat illegal streams of sports. Piracy of soccer streaming is a major issue for streaming services, such as beIN SPORTS and DAZN. A Parks Associates estimate put the cost of piracy at $113 billion for streaming services by 2027. According […]
FOX Sports
/ 539 days agoFOX announces full Women's World Cup broadcast schedule
FOX revealed its full schedule plans for the 2023 Women's World Cup down under in Australia and New Zealand. While the actual talent for the coverage is still largely under wraps, American soccer fans at least know how to watch the tournament. In fact, there is a record number of games on FOX, even if […]
Brazil
/ 562 days agoIt is time for Brazil to break tradition and hire a foreign coach
Brazil's loss on penalties to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup marked the end of an era. As Marquinhos' penalty hit the post and the Croatian team celebrated in front of a stunned Al Rayyan crowd, dreams were killed. Brazil, which entered the tournament as the favorites, was not as mighty as believed. A remarkably […]
FIFA World Cup
/ 581 days agoMorocco announces bid to co-host 2030 World Cup
Morocco has decided to partner with Portugal and Spain in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The decision was revealed by King Mohammed VI at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Along with announcing the bid, the Moroccan king also received the Outstanding Achievement Award by CAF president Dr. Patrice […]