Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world
The grand announcement was supposed to come on the eve of the World Cup final at the Waldorf…
FIFA insists ‘nobody is selling football’, pushes ahead with consultation plan despite backlash
FIFA has insisted “nobody is selling football” after criticism of its decision to launch a consultation on selling…
UEFA nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
The most popular fake soccer shirt at the World Cup? ‘It’s Messi’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized over 445,000 counterfeit items related to the World Cup — including…
Belgium renews hostilities with FIFA at the World Cup. This time over its training pitch
Belgium has taken aim at its training facilities and has now moved to a new base ahead of…
Bettors are all over USA against Belgium so why aren’t sportsbooks moving the odds more?
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For every game…
Folarin Balogun and the rise of a U.S. World Cup star told by his team-mates and coaches
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “The goal he…
Matt Freese, Tim Ream and 10 shambolic seconds that summed up USMNT’s World Cup exit
The thrill of a dominant opening win over Paraguay. An assured follow-up against Australia. The guts and the…
Belgium granted right to appeal against FIFA’s Folarin Balogun ban decision
Belgium has been granted the right to appeal against FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-game ban handed to…
‘Thank you FIFA for reversing a great injustice!’ How Trump, teammates reacted to Balogun’s ban reprieve
The whole world thought the United States would have to be without its star striker, Folarin Balogun, for…
Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended
Balogun is set to be available to face Belgium. Robin Alam / ISI Photos / ISI Photos via…
Can World Cup ‘dirty tricks’ stop France? Do spy fears prove USMNT is in the big time? Day 24 recap
France maintained their perfect record at this World Cup but it was far from serene progress for the…