The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. But one question overshadowed the excitement: why was Cristiano Ronaldo missing?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit, delivered a bold message about Messi’s place in soccer history. Yet the statement was shrouded in mystery, introduced through a curious five-word claim that Infantino highlighted, astonishingly overlooking an equally historic reality involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA reportedly stood firm on its decision regarding the rosters for next year’s World Cup.

The draw for the intercontinental playoff that will award the final two places in the World Cup 2026 was held by FIFA.

Although some national teams that have qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup are already set, the journey to the tournament continues. Several teams still need to secure their spots in the playoffs, and UEFA has revealed the draw, offering some surprise matchups.

With Carlo Ancelotti as coach, Brazil have improved noticeably in the FIFA rankings, moving ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal just days before the World Cup 2026 draw.

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.

While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.

Analyzing potential rule changes, FIFA’s head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina is reportedly considering a major change to the rules on penalty rebounds.

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.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, Gianni Infantino is set to present a new FIFA award.

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.

FIFA has opened a new round of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, with some exclusive slots reserved for specific groups of fans.

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.

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