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fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

Rudi Voller hopeful, optimistic for the future of Germany national team with the influx of younger talents

Germany's Das Reboot roadmap that took a hard look at the grassroots youth academies throughout the country throughout the mid 2000's ultimately reached a crescendo into their 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil. Reanalyzing the way they looked at investing in their youth throughout German football and changing tactics in an ever-changing footballing landscape, especially in international competition, Die Mannschaft were able to get back on their perch in Brazil,
Soccer (FIFA)
#lionel-messi
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

I have no doubt Lionel Messi will play at the World Cup he's fully capable of continuing as a leader for the national team' Argentina great tells FFT that Inter Miami star can keep on shining on the global stage next summer

fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Will Lionel Messi go to 2026 World Cup? 'At worst, I'll be watching'

Lionel Messi may not play at the 2026 World Cup despite expressing a desire to participate.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star talks World Cup, Inter Miami, more

Lionel Messi prepares to lead Inter Miami in the MLS Cup, weighs participation in the 2026 World Cup, and plans for a demanding MLS schedule.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

I have no doubt Lionel Messi will play at the World Cup he's fully capable of continuing as a leader for the national team' Argentina great tells FFT that Inter Miami star can keep on shining on the global stage next summer

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump loomed over sport like never before in 2025. Next year he will take even more

Donald Trump increasingly dominates American sports events, turning presidential appearances into frequent, conspicuous spectacles that risk subsuming major international competitions in 2026.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

USMNT's Richards stretchered off in Carabao Cup

Chris Richards was stretchered off after a late-game landing and faces a potential injury that could affect Crystal Palace and U.S. World Cup plans.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Nearly a century ago, the first World Cup went off with many hitches

Next summer's World Cup will be the largest, most lucrative sporting event ever, featuring 48 teams, 104 games, and nearly 5 billion global TV viewers.
Juventus
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Juventus future in my agents hands, says McKennie - Soccer News

Weston McKennie wants to stay at Juventus, but his expiring contract leaves decisions about his future in his agent's hands.
#neymar
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Will New York get to see Neymar for Brazil at 2026 World Cup? Carlo Ancelotti weighs in amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Will New York get to see Neymar for Brazil at 2026 World Cup? Carlo Ancelotti weighs in amNewYork

fromSoccer News
3 days ago

Tomori holding onto England World Cup dream amid stiff competition - Soccer News

The World Cup is six months away and there's a lot of football to be played. "I know he's watching and keeping an eye because he called up Ruben. That gives me the confidence I can make it. "He came to Milan last season and I know he gets our data and sees our clips regularly, too. "The way he's spoken about it is that it's difficult because there's so many players in that position, and I get it because you have players like John Stones, Marc Guehi, Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa. "But the World Cup is still a dream and I'm working towards that.
AC Milan
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 days ago

German NT director sets clear condition for Ter Stegen's World Cup hopes amid Barcelona limbo | Barca Universal

Marc-Andre ter Stegen must secure regular club playing time and match fitness to be considered Germany's starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Demand surges for Airbnbs during the World Cup in L.A., with prices jumping 56%

It was exactly a year before one of the biggest events in American soccer history, when the U.S. will kick off its World Cup in a match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, and Orenstein had set up the system to only accept booking requests up to a year in advance. Orenstein's rental sits just across the street from the venue. Suddenly, her Airbnb became one of the hottest homes in the Southland.
Real estate
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We feel excluded': expensive tickets and Trump's shadow dampen World Cup excitement in Mexico

A Mexican fan who witnessed the 1986 World Cup struggles to obtain tickets for the 2026 World Cup despite nostalgia and repeated failed online lotteries.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
6 days ago

Bayern Munich alum Leroy Sane breaks down Super Lig football

Leroy Sané has adapted to Galatasaray and the Süper Lig, contributing goals and assists while pursuing a Germany squad spot for the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

USMNT's Adams out up to 3 months with torn MCL

Tyler Adams will miss roughly two to three months after tearing his medial collateral ligament.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Injured Eder Militao defiant about Brazil World Cup selection

Éder Militão is fully confident he will recover from a ruptured biceps femoris tendon and be fit for the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Finalissima date confirmed as Messis Argentina face Spain and Yamal - Soccer News

Spain and Argentina will meet in the Finalissima at Lusail Stadium on March 27, 2026, a major warm-up before the 2026 World Cup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Analysis: how prices for the cheapest World Cup tickets have rocketed

For 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada, even the least expensive tickets are a luxury commodity by comparison. An analysis by the Guardian of men's World Cup ticket pricing shows that amid the general rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, the most extreme of those hikes have often applied to the cheapest tickets. The analysis is based on official Fifa pricing dating back to 1994, with more robust data available starting in 2006.
Soccer (FIFA)
#fifa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

World Cup countries Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire among additions to Trump travel ban

President Trump's proclamation adds Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal to U.S. travel ban list, imposing partial restrictions while exempting certain athletes and diplomats.
#thiago-silva
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Silva retains hope of Brazil recall and wishes to retire a World Cup winner - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Silva retains hope of Brazil recall and wishes to retire a World Cup winner - Soccer News

#germany-national-team
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

USMNT gets 2026 World Cup boost with Robinson Fulham return

Antonee Robinson returned to Fulham's starting lineup after knee surgery, improving his chances to be fit for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup

2026 World Cup ticket prices are so high they exceed monthly wages in some nations, making attendance unaffordable for many fans.
#england-national-team
AC Milan
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Pulisic's form and fitness make him undroppable for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup

Christian Pulisic's form and fitness, overcoming injuries and illness, make him a surefire starter after scoring key goals to lift AC Milan.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

This is how you can apply for 2026 World Cup tickets today

Full match schedule and ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup across USA, Mexico and Canada are confirmed, with group fixtures and sale dates announced.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
2 weeks ago

Contingency Plan: Julian Nagelsmann's Germany contract contains termination clause

Julian Nagelsmann manages Germany through 2028 and faces a termination clause if the team fails to progress from World Cup group stages in 2026.
#fifa-draw
#hydration-breaks
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Who has the most travel at 2026 World Cup? And why does it matter?

Teams must manage complex, long-distance travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico that will materially affect preparation for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
#lgbtq-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Infantino's lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Donald Trump's heroic victory over a field of one to claim the inaugural Fifa peace prize, on-stage banter so dead it was already fossilized, Gianni Infantino doing crowd work, and Wayne Gretzky struggling through the pronunciation of Macedonia and Curacao in the draw's linguistic group of death: even with the benefit of a few days' distance it's impossible to overstate how impressively bad the draw for the 2026 World Cup, held last Friday at the Trump-purged Kennedy Center in Washington DC, was.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup to have 13 different kick-off times, including 5am

Nearly half of 2026 World Cup group-stage matches will start between 00:00 and 05:00 BST across 16 North American host cities and four time zones.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Go Scotland, no Party? The Tartan Army guide to the World Cup

Scotland fans face late-night US World Cup kick-offs, triggering frantic travel bookings, soaring prices, and sleep-deprived viewing across Scotland.
#usmnt
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump finally meets Claudia Sheinbaum face to face at the FIFA World Cup draw | Fortune

Trump and Sheinbaum's delayed first in-person meeting centered on the 2026 World Cup with trade and tariffs discussed, while immigration was not the main topic.
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Nagelsmann: Germany will be pushed to the limit in 2026 World Cup group - Soccer News

It's not a super easy group, but a manageable one in which we want to prevail,
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#world-cup-draw
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Conor McKeon: Infantino blew so much smoke up Trump's backside, he may not have needed Air Force One to get home

Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

World Cup 2026 draw: Ireland could face Mexico, South Africa and Korea Republic if Boys in Green win play-offs

Ireland is drawn into Group A with Mexico, South Africa, and Korea Republic for the 2026 World Cup, pending successful qualification via play-offs.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

2026 World Cup draw live coverage: Which national teams are expected to play in the Bay Area?

The 2026 World Cup draw places 48 teams into 12 groups of four, with hosts U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosting six matches.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Conor McKeon: Infantino blew so much smoke up Trump's backside, he may not have needed Air Force One to get home

Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino would 'love' Premier League return, eyes title

Mauricio Pochettino aims to return to England and win the Premier League and Champions League while coaching the US at the 2026 World Cup.
#england
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Nobody should be underestimated' - Tuchel wary after England 2026 World Cup draw - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Nobody should be underestimated' - Tuchel wary after England 2026 World Cup draw - Soccer News

Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

De la Fuente demands WC group sweep for Spain

Spain must win all group matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to secure progression and leave nothing to chance.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Mexico City declares itself the 'soul of the World Cup' as its preps to host 2026 matches

Mexico City is finalizing extensive renovations to Estadio Azteca and city infrastructure to host 2026 World Cup matches, welcoming millions of tourists and showcasing culture.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US

The co-host should expect to stick around at its own party until at least the round of 32 after being grouped with Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a European playoff between Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania in Friday's draw, attended by President Donald Trump in Washington. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino will take nothing for granted but with none of those nations ranked in the top 20 by FIFA it would be a major disappointment if his team failed to advance
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

US opens door to the 2026 World Cup, the biggest event in soccer

The 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico aims to be a massive, lucrative global spectacle that blends show business and elite soccer.
#fifa-peace-prize
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
2 weeks ago

Bayern players learn 2026 World Cup opponents

Forty-eight nations will compete at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, with 12 groups and 32 teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Woof! U.S. Soccer announces new dog mascot ahead of World Cup draw

U.S. Soccer unveiled a Chesapeake Bay retriever–inspired mascot wearing No. 27, with fans able to vote on its name via the official app.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Ancelotti backs Brazil for World Cup success in 2026 - Soccer News

Carlo Ancelotti believes Brazil possess the players and focus to be competitive and aim to win the 2026 World Cup despite mixed qualifying form.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, ban threats and ticket prices

California lawmakers warn that federal, state and local coordination on visas, security and affordability is essential for a successful 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The world of soccer prepares for the World Cup draw as Trump sets sights on FIFA Peace Prize

Donald Trump's prominent involvement and strained relations with Canada and Mexico risk making him the central off-pitch focus of the 2026 World Cup preparations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Who England could face in World Cup draw as possible opponents confirmed

FIFA's 2026 seeding places Spain, Argentina, France and England among the top four seeds and prevents them from meeting before the semi-finals.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Report: Iran coach to attend WC draw despite boycott

But federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi told YJC.ir, a news agency affiliated with Iran's state TV, that Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei would attend the event together with one or two staff members to ensure Iran's seat is not left vacant. Alavi said that Ghalenoei's attendance was purely technical and did not amount to walking back the federation's protest. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced in June a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries including Iran.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Arsene Wenger confident 48-team World Cup won't diminish quality

A 48-team World Cup is appropriate and maintains quality because teams qualify by beating confederation opponents, giving one in four nations a chance.
#var
Soccer (FIFA)
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

HRW reveals migrant arrested during the Club World Cup final: The World Cup cannot be a way to entrap fans'

ICE detentions and deportations at U.S. World Cup events risk entrapment and threaten safety of Latino fans, workers, athletes, and journalists.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

This 2,842-Piece LEGO Is the Closest You'll Get to the FIFA World Cup - Yanko Design

The LEGO® Editions FIFA World Cup™ Official Trophy (43020) is for the soccer (or football, as the rest of the world calls it) fan in you that would love to display the trophy on your shelf. It's meant to hype up the 2026 World Cup tournament happening in the US, Canada, and Mexico in June-July 2026, which is one of, if not the world's most popular sporting tournament.
Soccer (FIFA)
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Barcelona attacking superstar receives multiple tempting offers from Saudi Arabia | Barca Universal

Raphinha has returned to form at Barcelona but faces lucrative Saudi offers and plans to decide his future only after the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

2026 World Cup: Time limits for goalkeepers, injured players? FIFA could have new rules for US-hosted spectacle | amNewYork

FIFA proposes an enforceable eight-second goalkeeper possession limit and stricter medical‑staff entry rules to reduce time-wasting and prevent match delays at the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
3 weeks ago

When is the 2026 World Cup draw and will Donald Trump be there?

The 2026 World Cup group-stage draw occurs at 5pm UK time today, with hosts USA, Canada and Mexico and the full schedule released later this week.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

When will England and Scotland find out where they will play World Cup matches?

England and Scotland will learn World Cup opponents Friday; stadium details depend on drawn groups, with travel and ticketing varying by host-city assignments.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup unity'

US travel bans and immigration policies undermine the promise of a welcoming 2026 World Cup by restricting fans from banned countries and considering deportations.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely

BBC plans to cover some World Cup matches remotely from Salford to cut costs amid reduced licence-fee income and expanded 2026 tournament logistics.
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