FIFA has the perfect opportunity to grow soccer popularity in the US, says Landon Donovan.
US football is currently in a significant phase, marked by a series of major events: last year’s Copa America, this year’s FIFA Club World Cup, and the upcoming World Cup in 2026. As American sports continue to expand, Landon Donovan shared with the Post on Thursday that he feels an increasing excitement and interest building […]
FIFA to donate $1 million toward local sports programs ahead of events at MetLife Stadium
New York and New Jersey are already beginning to benefit as one of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the hotspots of FIFA's two major events. On Thursday, FIFA Chairman Gianni Infantino announced that global soccer organizations will donate $1 million to the region to support community-focused sports […]
White House establishes FIFA 2026 World Cup task force
President Trump established the FIFA 2026 World Cup Task Force on Friday Presidential Orderdescribes the event as an opportunity to “introduce national pride and hospitality while promoting economic growth and tourism through sports.” The sporting event will feature 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, named co-host countries. This is the first World […]
Club World Cup: FIFA president touts tournament as start of big year for soccer in US
The FIFA Club World Cup will be an appetizer for the FIFA World Cup this summer, as the best teams from around the world compete in the US for the first time. Major League Soccer Teams Seattle Sounders FC and Inter Milan will be one of 32 clubs competing for the trophy. The tournament will […]
Former Gabon youth coach banned for life by Fifa over sexual abuse of players | Soccer
FIFA has banned Patrick Assoumou Ay, a former Gabonian youth team coach known as “Capelo.” Eyi, who left the post as head coach of Gabon's under 17 team in 2017, admitted to charges of rape, grooming and exploitation of young players following allegations first reported by the Guardian in 2021. One former player coached by […]
Bottom Line: FIFA World Cup host committees hire Hogan Lovells
world cup 2026 FIFA World Cup multiple hosting committees to be hired Hogan Lovells Lobbying for funding to strengthen tournament security and emergency services. This tournament will be the first to be held with 48 teams across three countries. The company has registered to lobby on behalf of 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphia, FIFA World […]
Women’s World Cup heads to Netflix in FIFA streaming deal
FIFA has signed a U.S. broadcast deal with Netflix for the 2027 Women's World Cup, as well as the 2031 tournament to be broadcast in the United States. The deal announced on Friday is the most significant agreement FIFA has ever signed with a major tournament streaming service. International women's soccer competitions are struggling to […]
Saudi Arabia to be confirmed as 2034 World Cup football hosts by Fifa – live | World Cup
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The FA is expected to support Saudi Arabia's bid Paul McInnes The football association is expected to support both Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid and the multi-nation 2030 proposal of Spain, Morocco and Portugal (as well as Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay). Their […]
Here’s what’s next for South American teams preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In what has become a summer of soccer, the 2024 Copa America is just one of many tournaments, with Argentina crowned the reigning South American champions. The focus of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has now shifted to perhaps the toughest World Cup qualifying period on the planet, scheduled over the next two years. […]
FIFA World Cup Winner Lionel Messi Credits God for His Successful Career
Soccer star and 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi recently attributed his soccer talent to God, saying:“It is very clear to me that I was born this way because God chose me,” Messi told Argentine podcaster Juan Pablo Valsky. “It was a gift he gave me. I tried to take advantage of it. I did […]