#world-cup-2026

#world-cup-2026

Though he admits his main goal is to play for England at the World Cup next year, Jack Grealish insists he is focused on Everton at the moment.

GENEVA -- European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday. A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favor of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject.

FIFA said on Tuesday the program which has shared a total of hundreds of millions of dollars among clubs whose players were selected for each World Cup finals tournament since 2010 will now include all players who took part in qualifying games. Eritrea and Russia -- which has been suspended from international football since 2022 -- did not play qualifying games among FIFA's 211 member federations.

Mamdani, who is the current frontrunner ahead of November's general election, launched his Game Over Greed petition on Tuesday night, calling on FIFA to end dynamic pricing and set a price cap on resale tickets. He also called on soccer's governing body to set aside 15% of tickets for local residents at a discounted rate. Mamdani said thousands of people have signed the petition since it was launched Tuesday night.

The opening sales phase for the 2026 Fifa World Cup is the first chance for fans to secure tickets for the 23rd edition of the tournament. Organisers said almost 3.2 million tickets were sold for the 2022 finals in Qatar, generating $686 million in revenue. Tickets for the finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico are certain to be hugely popular again, featuring 104 international matches across 16 cities between June 11 and July 19 2026.

Ecuador have booked their ticket to a second straight World Cup with ease, even after starting this qualifying cycle on the back foot with a three-point deduction. El Tri have been remarkably hard to break down, posting seven wins, eight draws and just two defeats from 17 outings. All eight stalemates have finished 0-0 - including their last four in succession - highlighting both their defensive discipline and their attacking shortcomings.

If Spain are to come anywhere close to their 2008-2010 feats and back up their European Championship title by adding the World Cup, then they have a central problem. Literally. It's a 6-foot-2, 118-pound problem by the name of Rodri Hernández: Ballón d'Or winner, leader, champion, enforcer, brainiac, and someone without whom, on top form, Spain simply won't lift their second Mundial trophy in New Jersey next July.

England will host Andorra and travel to Serbia in September as they seek to book their place at the 2026 World Cup, and they will play those matches without Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jack Grealish.

Soccer fandom is so much more than a team's wins and losses. For some, it's a vibrant way of life that defines their identity each and every day. That powerhouse dynamic will stoke unparalleled excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Per We Are Social, brands should plan accordingly as they prep for the ultra-high-profile event, which runs in 16 North American cities from June 11 to July 19 next year.

Commissioner Kionne McGhee has expressed concerns over Miami-Dade's budget, indicating that the approval of $46 million for World Cup expenses needs to be reconsidered as funding for local nonprofits falls short.

The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, according to U.S. Soccer.

Jordan Henderson's contract with Ajax will not be extended as he seeks a new club ahead of the upcoming World Cup, attracting interest from English and European teams.

"It's a massive lesson for us, I think it's priceless," Pochettino said at his post-match press conference. "I think it was an amazing tournament to realise the way that we want to grow. It's also a very, very painful night. When you lose a trophy or lose a game, it's really, really painful. But the most important thing is to have our heads up."

Concacaf announced that players from Canada, United States and Mexico who receive a red card during the 2025 Gold Cup will serve a suspension during the team's next friendly match, as the disciplinary action does not carry over into the 2026 World Cup.

This one's really hard to swallow. We've got to learn how to win the biggest moments, right? We've made a lot of progress since I've been...

Cristiano Ronaldo emphasized the importance of rest ahead of the 2026 World Cup, leading him to extend his contract with Al-Nassr for two more years.

At a club like New York and the MLS as well, I've been there for nearly a month now, and the quality has surprised me -- it's been really good.

Brazil and Ecuador have secured spots in the 2026 World Cup after Brazil's narrow victory over Paraguay and Ecuador's draw against Peru.

The Netherlands started their 2026 World Cup qualification successfully with a 2-0 win over Finland, bringing them closer to the top of Group G.

Both teams demonstrated significant strength in their recent matches, showing that they could be serious contenders for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, but concerns about early peak performances linger.