World Cup 2026

De la Fuente wins Men’s Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year after leading Spain to World Cup title

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente won the men’s coach of the year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Alvarez apologises for Barcelona comments after scoring Atletico winner

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez said during the 2026 World Cup that he “wanted to fulfil his dream” of playing for Barcelona.

FIFA opens bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup media rights covering US and Puerto Rico

The bid submission deadline is Nov 19.

US to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The US staged the men’s Club World Cup in 2025, and co-hosted the FIFA World Cup this summer with Mexico and Canada.

South Korean FA condemns ‘personal attacks’ as rift rumours grow

South Korea’s Asian Games gold-winning football team has faced backlash from fans after the behaviour of some players who earned exemptions from mandatory military service.

Football viewership in US surging since World Cup

The World Cup final on July 19 averaged 66.4 million viewers in the United States, the largest audience for a football match in US history.

FIFA chief Infantino received undisclosed US$1.7 million World Cup payment: Report

Gianni Infantino received the payment in 2024 from FWC2026, the official US-based organisation set up by FIFA to manage the 2026 World Cup.

Crisis-hit Italian FA placed under national Olympic committee’s control

In a compromise between CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio and the Olympic committee, Giovanni Malago remains acting head of Italian football.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet

Germany coach Jurgen Klopp reacting during the 0-0 Nations League draw with Greece at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Oct 4.

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

After more than two decades of service to his country, Lionel Messi will hand over the captain’s armband for good.

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