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/ 15 days agoRussia reportedly comes up with bizarre idea for alternative 2026 FIFA World Cup: What is it and which teams would be able to play?
The United States men’s national team closed its turbulent year with a resounding, almost cinematic crescendo — a 5-1 dismantling of Uruguay in Tampa — a result that arrived with Christian Pulisic watching from afar.

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/ 19 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s red card vs. Ireland ignites FIFA fight: Roberto Martinez breaks silence with nine-word reaction to incident amid 2026 World Cup ban threat
While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.

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/ 22 days agoFIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina reportedly considering game-changing rule on penalty rebounds
Analyzing potential rule changes, FIFA’s head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina is reportedly considering a major change to the rules on penalty rebounds.

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/ 28 days agoMbappe and Yamal headline FIFA’s The Best award finalists, with Messi absent for the first time in 16 years
FIFA announced the finalists for The Best award, with Lionel Messi absent for the first time. Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal are among the favorites.

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/ 29 days agoGianni Infantino to present new FIFA award ahead of 2026 World Cup draw
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, Gianni Infantino is set to present a new FIFA award.

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/ 34 days agoU-17 World Cup kicks off in Qatar: Why it’s a crucial test ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament in North America
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA will have the chance to monitor the U-17 tournament in Qatar — a key test event for what’s to come.

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/ 38 days agoFIFA opens window for 2026 World Cup tickets with exclusive slots: When will the second phase of sales end?
FIFA has opened a new round of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, with some exclusive slots reserved for specific groups of fans.

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/ 40 days agoLionel Messi’s visit to Kerala on hold as Argentina cancels November clash vs. India: Why is the FIFA friendly postponed and when will it be played?
espite months of planning, India’s dream fixture has been derailed — and the reason behind it reveals the complexity of hosting a FIFA-sanctioned event.

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/ 44 days agoFrom Christian Pulisic and Robert Lewandowski, to Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe: FIFA virus controversy grows as Napoli president’s crazy proposal to end injuries raises eyebrows
Christian Pulisic, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe have recently faced injuries during the international break, reigniting the club vs. country debate, as Napoli’s president proposes a radical solution

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/ 48 days agoFans still buying despite sky-high cost: 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket sales break records despite eye-watering prices for USMNT
The 2026 World Cup is still months away, but anticipation across North America has already reached fever pitch.

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/ 50 days agoSize vs. success: 10 most populous countries yet to reach FIFA World Cup
In world soccer, size doesn’t always translate to success. Some nations boast millions, even billions, of people, yet have never seen their flag fly at the FIFA World Cup.

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/ 50 days agoUnbelievable FIFA World Cup fact you will have to read twice: Four of five giants won’t be present at 2026 edition
As the dust begins to settle on the penultimate stage of the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, a staggering revelation has emerged — four of the world’s five most populated nations will not feature at next year’s finals.

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/ 50 days agoLionel Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and more: Who tops FIFA’s all-time men’s international assists chart?
On the same historic day when Cristiano Ronaldo achieved history with Portugal, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, continued to rewrite soccer’s record books even at 38.

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/ 50 days agoLionel Messi overtakes ex-Barcelona and PSG teammate Neymar and USMNT legend Landon Donovan’s record: Argentina star sets new global benchmark in international soccer
At 38, Lionel Messi continues to redefine greatness, creating historic moments for Argentina against Puerto Rico and surpassing legends like Neymar and Landon Donovan.

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/ 51 days agoFIFA reportedly planning another major change towards the 2026 World Cup
After several years of continuity, FIFA has decided to implement major regulatory changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With just a few months before this eagerly awaited tournament, another significant change is reportedly under consideration, offering national teams fresh perspectives.