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 […]

According to Google, the English FA Cup is more popular in the United States than the FIFA Club World Cup. Data from Google Trends, an online tool provided by Google to measure interest based on web searches, reveals some fascinating data ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted across 11 cities in the […]

Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's Referees Committee, proposed a significant change to penalty kicks: a "single-attempt" rule. This would eliminate rebounds, similar to penalty shootouts, aiming to reduce the significant advantage currently held by penalty takers and create a more balanced contest.

FIFA deemed Neymar's penalty technique, specifically the feint before striking the ball, as an infringement of Law 14 and an act of unsporting behavior. This ruling resulted in a ban, forcing Neymar to adapt his approach and highlighting FIFA's efforts to maintain fairness and prevent overly deceptive tactics.

The rule change could put pressure on them to either finalize a new contract with Salah or risk losing him earlier than expected.

The issue of time-wasting in football is a persistent concern, significantly reducing actual playing time and impacting the fairness and flow of matches. The average of only 51 minutes of effective play per game is unacceptable to FIFA.

The FIFA transfer bans will significantly impact both Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca, preventing them from strengthening their squads during the current and next two transfer windows, potentially affecting their performance and competitiveness.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has voiced serious concerns about the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, citing potential conflicts with player rest regulations and the overall impact on the English league.

The future of football is here: The IFAB's rule changes for 2025, focusing on technology and improved game flow, are poised to transform how the beautiful game is played and officiated.

One European national team has been definitively ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA. The exclusion highlights the significant impact that political events can have on international sporting competitions.

FIFA has temporarily modified its transfer regulations to address the implications of the Lass Diarra ruling, impacting Article 17 and clarifying the concept of "just cause" for contract termination. These changes will be in effect for the winter transfer window.