UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA’s Infantino after failed private equity plan for World Cup

GENEVA, August 1 – A dramatic week in international football governance has intensified tensions between UEFA and FIFA, with Europe’s governing body declaring it no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial management of the FIFA World Cup. The abandoned … Read more

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA

GENEVA, July 28 – FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing sharp criticism from European football leaders after unveiling plans for a new commercial company that would oversee FIFA’s biggest tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. The proposal, valued at approximately $20 billion, would bring in private investors while FIFA maintains control of football governance, a … Read more

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 – Spain reclaimed its place at the summit of world football after defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in an intense FIFA World Cup final that stretched into extra time. In front of a packed crowd at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal … Read more

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., July 18 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will reach its conclusion on Sunday, July 19, when defending champions Argentina meet an unbeaten Spain side in a final that promises to deliver one of the most memorable nights in football history. The championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, … Read more

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

JULY 17 – The build up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has been filled with excitement, but another storyline has emerged outside the stadium that neither team can control. Smoke drifting south from massive Canadian wildfires has created hazy skies across parts of the northeastern United States, raising fresh questions … Read more

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

JULY 6 – FIFA’s decision to overturn the automatic suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun has become one of the biggest talking points of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ruling arrived just one day before the United States faced Belgium in the Round of 16, triggering widespread debate among players, coaches, football officials, politicians, … Read more

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., June 25 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially reached its halfway mark, and the tournament is already delivering the excitement, unpredictability, and memorable moments that fans around the world had anticipated. With 54 of the competition’s 104 matches completed by June 25, attention is now shifting toward the knockout rounds, … Read more

World Cup bus set alight in Manhattan as fans celebrate Knicks win

NEW YORK, June 14 – New York City finally experienced a moment generations of basketball fans had been waiting for. After more than 50 years of heartbreak, disappointment, and near misses, the New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since the early 1970s, sending waves of excitement across the city and beyond. The dramatic … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualified teams, star players and group stage fixtures guide

June 11 – The countdown is over as the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially begins across North America. For the first time in tournament history, the competition will feature 48 nations, creating a larger and more competitive global spectacle. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will run from June 11 … Read more

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry

MEXICO CITY, June 10 – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to begin across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed back against criticism surrounding soaring ticket prices, immigration concerns involving a Somali referee, and broader questions about the tournament’s organization. Speaking during a media briefing in Mexico City … Read more