One major team will be notably absent from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup—Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr will not feature in the competition. Why will Messi's Inter Miami be there, and why is Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr missing out?

The 2030 World Cup will be unique, with matches taking place across six different countries for the first time: Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay in South America, and Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in Europe and Africa. This geographically diverse format will already mark the tournament as a historic event, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the World Cup.

The 2025 Club World Cup is set to be a landmark tournament, as FIFA has confirmed that this summer's tournament in the United States will feature an unprecedented financial incentive.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced a groundbreaking halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, a significant departure from tradition. This Super Bowl-style spectacle, to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, aims to enhance the fan experience and create a memorable event, marking a significant shift in the approach to the World Cup final.

FIFA has lifted its suspension of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), allowing Pakistan to resume international competition. The reversal follows the PFF's adoption of a FIFA-approved constitution, addressing previous concerns about governance and ensuring compliance with democratic principles.

With the tournament set to kick off in January/February 2026, FIFA is reportedly preparing to make a controversial decision regarding the Women’s Club World Cup.

FIFA's actions against Congo and Pakistan demonstrate its commitment to upholding high standards of governance and ethical practices within its member associations. The suspensions send a strong message about the importance of democratic processes and the prevention of external interference, promoting greater integrity and transparency within the global football system.

While attending the annual IFAB meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino left the door open for a banned country to return to the World Cup.

FIFA is set to introduce a significant on-pitch change to kits in the 2025 Club World Cup. The new regulations will directly impact how teams present themselves on the pitch, with certain clubs, including Manchester City and Real Madrid, expected to be particularly unhappy.

NFL is scheduling more games overseas than ever before, so why not MLS? The soccer league already features several teams owned by NFL billionaires and should consider playing competitive MLS games overseas. For example, who's up for Inter Miami vs LA Galaxy at the renovated Camp Nou in Barcelona? Instead of worrying about foreign teams […]

A study from Queens University Belfast highlighted the extreme heat, humidity, and solar radiation expected during the 2026 World Cup in North America. Researchers recommended adjusting match times to avoid peak heat and extending hydration breaks to over three minutes per half to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses among players.

No matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, or even if you straddle the middle, there's no denying that right-wing politics are having a moment in the United States. From President Donald Trump having a replica of the World Cup trophy behind his desk when he's signing his umpteenth executive order to […]

FIFA is considering significant rule changes to soccer, to be implemented from July 1st, 2025. These changes will be discussed at the March IFAB meeting and include a potential offside law overhaul (Wenger Law), real-time VAR communication, a "Challenger" system for coach-requested reviews, and measures to reduce time-wasting.

The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international soccer, with nations around the world dreaming of participation. However, qualification is not the only hurdle—some countries have been outright banned from competing due to violations of FIFA regulations.

DAZN has announced a major deal with TelevisaUnivision to sublicense many of the games from the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. TelevisaUnivision will broadcast Univision's Club World Cup games across Univision, TUDN, and UniMas. In total, 18 of the 61 games will be shown by TelevisaUnivision. That's less than 11% of the FIFA Club […]