World Cup football

FIFA to offer members US$6.35 billion development fund windfall

The World Cup Trophy on display inside New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino could pull off ‘Houdini’ act as critics struggle for candidate

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the support of many associations in his bid to be re-elected to a fourth and final term.

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.

Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues: Sources

A model of the proposed NEOM Stadium seen inside the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition.

Pau Cubarsi champions defenders’ cause but keeps his feet on the ground at home

Spain’s Pau Cubarsi leads the Golden Boy rankings, an award for Europe’s best under-21 player that only one defender has won since its creation in 2003.

Brazil coach Ancelotti says Vinicius deserves ‘patience’

Forward Vinicius has scored just one goal in eight appearances across all competitions this season for Spanish club Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo included in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed in July that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future.

Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance following international retirement

Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts after missing a chance to score during a Major League Soccer match on Sept 12 between Inter Miami and Nashville in Miami, Florida.

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino can rely on enough votes to survive, opponents rethink strategy, sources say

Gianni Infantino will hope to extend his tenure as football’s global chief at the FIFA presidential elections in Rabat on March 18, 2027.

World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 14, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente reacts REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

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