Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianni Infantino both stand at the center of a controversy that has shaken the foundations of soccer governance. What happened this summer for Lionel Messi at the 2025 Club World Cup has now re-emerged on a much bigger stage, placing FIFA under unprecedented scrutiny.

A national team announced that it will boycott the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for reasons unrelated to soccer.

The 2026 World Cup is still months away, yet the rush to secure seats has already reached a level FIFA has never experienced before. The organization has confirmed staggering new figures for ticket sales, igniting conversation across North America and beyond.

Ahead of the event on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in December 5th, FIFA has revealed the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Final Draw, with timelines for the format, team pots, and the schedule.

FIFA confirmed that another international tournament will take place just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

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.