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/ 7 days ago

Guillermo Ochoa's quest for a historic milestone with Mexico: Messi and Ronaldo as possible contenders

The Mexican goalkeeper aims to break the record by playing in the 2026 tournament, acknowledging the challenge posed by his age and current lack of playing time.
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/ 33 days ago

Will Messi play at 2026 FIFA World Cup? His ex-PSG coach and current USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino weighs in

The question of Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has sparked intrigue among fans, pundits, and legends alike.

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/ 58 days ago

2026 World Cup to have as many as ten teams from Africa

In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during the 46th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis […]

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/ 66 days ago

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament's history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the […]

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/ 68 days ago

Who are FOX's competitors for World Cup media rights in USA?

FOX has set itself as the home of international soccer in the United States with media rights for the men's and women's World Cup. The broadcaster has the rights to the men's World Cup through the 2026 tournament, which shapes up to be historic for those in the United States. However, after that, there is […]

Antoine Griezmann

/ 83 days ago

Griezmann retires from France, opening door for LAFC move

After 10 years with Les Bleus, Antoine Griezmann has decided to retire from the France national team. He retires as a World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, and one of the best French players of all time. With 137 appearances for France, Griezmann is the nation’s third most capped player. He is fourth on […]

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/ 88 days ago

African giants face 2026 World Cup ban for bizarre reason

A shocking development has put Egypt, one of the most successful African countries, in the dark about potentially being excluded from the 2026 World Cup. This situation stems from a legal conflict between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and a Switzerland-based company responsible for organizing international friendly matches. Failure to resolve this dispute could result […]

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/ 104 days ago

Health concerns rise for Italia 90 hero Salvatore Schillaci

Italia 90 top scorer Salvatore Schillaci was admitted to the hospital over the weekend, raising concerns across the soccer world. Schillaci netted six goals to become one of the tournament's breakout stars. Schillaci, who is nicknamed ‘Totò,' had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022. The former Italian soccer player's family provided a positive brief […]

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/ 108 days ago

Brazil call up Brighton star who caused stir with Arsenal fans

Brighton's Joao Pedro has been selected to represent Brazil in their next 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Paraguay and Ecuador. The 22-year-old striker was summoned at the eleventh hour after a devastating knee injury sustained by Pedro, during a training session in Curitiba. Interestingly, he has been Flamengo's current league-leading scorer. According to the Brazilian […]

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/ 113 days ago

Messi at 2026 World Cup? Argentina star surprises with claim

Alexis Mac Allister has reignited the debate on whether Lionel Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Despite Messi's recent struggles with injury, Mac Allister's comments suggest that the legendary forward may still have a role to play in Argentina's quest for glory in the next World Cup. Lionel Messi has been sidelined since […]

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/ 115 days ago

Beckham says USA will win the World Cup because of Messi

What do David Beckham, the USA, the World Cup, and Lionel Messi have in common? If you're Beckham, it's the formula to winning a World Cup. On this week’s Hot Ones Wings Challenge broadcast, David Beckham has shared his stunning prediction of USMNT winning the World Cup at some point. The global superstar has been […]

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/ 143 days ago

World Cup 2034 bid: Saudi Arabia unveils 15 host stadiums

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and […]

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/ 143 days ago

Venu Sports: Why the price is a bust for soccer fans

The long-awaited announcement of the price for Venu Sports, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look. It was previously revealed back in […]

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/ 156 days ago

11 Spanish venues for 2030 World Cup revealed, few miss out

FIFA has settled on the venues for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, and there are some notable omissions to that group. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) initially proposed 13 venues. However, after discussions with FIFA, the Ministry for Sport, and RFEF, the final list was pared down to 11. This decision followed the […]

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/ 158 days ago

Tim Vickery warns of problems in USA for World Cup 2026

Copa America 2024 was supposed to show the soccer world that the United States can successfully host major tournaments. The competition, which is typically held in South America, was played throughout the States in June and July. Many essentially saw Copa America as basically a dry run for the 2026 World Cup. While there were […]