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On May 11, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani dribbled a soccer ball through a sea of excited children before misfiring at the goal on an asphalt road in front of PS 32 in the Bronx. The mayor was on hand that Monday to promote Soccer Streets, a city program that …
The wait is almost over. Not just for the fans, but also the players, as Steve Clarke reveals his Scotland squad for the World Cup.
President Donald Trump-themed TRUMP coin is dangling luxury suite tickets to the 2026 World Cup final in a bid to arrest its severe market collapse. The initiative, organized through the “TRUMP Coin Club,” represents the latest attempt to inject liquidity and…
Slumping Austin FC fired head coach Nico Estévez and sporting director Rodolfo Borrell with the team near the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings one season after returning to the playoffs.
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ATLANTA, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Atlanta prepares to welcome visitors from around the world for one of the summer's most anticipated global sporting moments, the Atlanta Beltline will bring the city together through Atlanta Beltline Fest, a free two-d…
Lamine Yamal is reportedly set to miss the start of Spain's World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira is set to represent Cape Verde in the nation's FIFA World Cup debut this summer.
FC Bayern is making its mark in the United States.
A list of every player called up for all 48 teams in the 2026 World Cup.
Brazilian soccer fan and former metallurgist Jarbas Meneghini Carlini has been combining his love for the sport with his business, making replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophy in his workshop in western Rio de Janeiro. After watching Brazil's then-captain Dun…
Despite not being part of Carlo Ancelotti’s process with Brazil, Neymar Jr. has been included in the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. With this call-up, the 34-year-old star ends a lengthy absence after playing his last match for the national team several…
Ancelotti has just announced his Brazil NT squad list for the World Cup. Here is the full list of 26 players: Goalkeepers: Defenders: Midfielders: Forwards: Definitely the biggest question was whether Ancelotti would call up Neymar, especially since the playe…
Today, Brazil unveiled the final squad for the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Carlo Ancelotti knows he will have to transform La Canarinha, as since th...
Neymar has been officially included by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti in the squad list for the 2026 World Cup. Neymar has been officially named in Brazil‘s 2026 World Cup squad, earning one final opportunity to represent the Selecao on soccer’s grandest stage.…
Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness
Neymar has been selected in Brazil's squad for the 2026 World Cup by Carlo Ancelotti.
Will Neymar Jr. still travel to the 2026 World Cup with Brazil after all? That question kept the football world busy for weeks and has been answered just moments ago. This is the squad Carlo Ancelott...
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country's World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence.Speculation has raged for months over whether the 34-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germ…
Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their second appearance on the global stage.
Germany's home shirt pays tribute to their 1990 and 2014 designs, which might make for troubling reading if you're an England fan, because they won the tournament in those years.
The Iran team will head to Türkiye for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to offer reassurance over Iran's participation in the World Cup, amidst concerns raised by recent geopolitical tensions and visa issues.
Son Heung-min leads the 26-man South Korea World Cup squad, featuring stars Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Hwang Hee-chan. See the full team list. Read More: https://punchng.com/son-heung-min-to-lead-south-korea-squad-at-his-fourth-world-cup/
SEOUL, May 16 : German-born Jens Castrop became the first player with dual heritage to make a South Korean World Cup squad when he was named in Hong Myung-bo's 26-man party for this year's soccer showpiece on Saturday. The rugged Borussia Monchengladbach midf…
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup this summer.
Football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare for a historic sixth and final World Cup, making it their last dance on the biggest stage. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-ronaldo-ready-for-sixth-final-world-cup/
Boston ticket broker shares what World Cup 2026 fans need to know about buying tickets and if prices might drop for Gillette Stadium games.
LISBON, May 15 : Roberto Martinez has seen enough World Cups to know they are more a travelling circus of heat, humidity, penalties, bad bounces and sudden storms than a series or certainties. After leading Belgium in 2018 and 2022, for Portugal's manager thi…
Leandro Trossard has become the third Arsenal player to be called up for the summer World Cup, with Belgium confirming their final squad list for the tournament.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Image...
The American men still trail traditional powers such as Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Spain in both consistency and player production.
Canadian star Alphonso Davies remains doubtful for the upcoming home FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious hamstring injury, with FC Bayern Munich set to make the final decision on his participation. Reports suggest Bayern’s medical department will have co…
FIFA's chief is set to meet officials from Iran's Football Federation in Istanbul, where he is expected to offer 'reassurance' over the Islamic Republic's participation in the 2026 World Cup, although some of its players are allegedly IRGC members
South Korea icon Son Heung Min is heading to his fourth World Cup after being named in the 26-man squad on Saturday. Former Tottenham striker Son, 33, is now at Los Angeles FC.
Alongside the ongoing list of authentic soccer jerseys on sale ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 – you can check those out right here, adidas is also getting your furry friends in on the action with its new FIFA WORLD CUP 26 PET COLLECTION. more…
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions. FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Sat…
Countries with qualifying teams and civil rights groups are issuing advisories about a United States that has been hostile to foreigners
Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup if their demands for higher pay.
Japan announced its 26-man squad on May 15th for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with several key selections drawing attention as injuries continue to affect the national team ahead of the tournament. (News On J…
Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla will headline the celebrations on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
May 9 : Lionel Messi has backed former Barcelona teammate Neymar to be included in Brazil’s squad for this year’s World Cup, describing the forward as one of the world’s best despite concerns over his fitness.Neymar, Brazil’s all‑time leading scorer with 79 g…
FIFA announces the all-star lineup of World Cup 2026 performers, including Rema, Tyla, Katy Perry, and Future for the opening ceremony in Los Angeles. Read More: https://punchng.com/rema-tyla-others-to-headline-world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony/
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will be headlining the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles! On May 9 local time, FIFA officially announced the headliners for the upcoming World Cup’s opening ceremonies. As this year’s World Cup will be held across three diff…
World Cup opening ceremony lineup gets megastar boost Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla have been announced as the headliners for the opening ceremony of the first FIFA World Cup game in the United States. The lineup signals a deliberate blend …
Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé and Blackpink star Lisa are among the global music names set to perform as the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with three star-studded ceremonies.
Nora Fatehi will perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto alongside global stars, marking a major moment on the world stage.
Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was…
The FC Bayern legend is sour on the Germans’ chances this summer.
Looking back four decades later, the 1986 World Cup still stands as one of the most iconic tournaments in soccer history.
José Mourinho insists Iran deserve to play at the World Cup, which Portugal can win, and feels Zinedine Zidane embodied the concept of elegance: 'Marco
In the 32 years since last hosting the World Cup, football has moved from the margins to the mainstream in the US.
Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
Nora Fatehi in FIFA World Cup 2026: Nora Fatehi will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12, 2026, performing alongside a star-studded international lineup. This significant milestone highlights her growing global presence and…
The head of Visit KC acknowledged both adverse political and other “headwinds” — including what she still considers problematically high, although now decreasing, hotel prices.
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup became one of the biggest talking points surrounding the tournament in recent months across football and social media discussions. Supporters had already complained when FIFA initially opened ticket sales, with many arguin…
Lionel Messi has publicly supported his close friend Neymar for a place in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two superstars shared successful spells together at FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, where they built a strong friendship both on a…
Mexico's plan to end the school year over a month early, citing high temperatures and the FIFA World Cup, has drawn significant backlash. Parents worry about childcare costs, while policy groups warn of reduced learning time and increased educational inequali…
May 9 : Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for the Ivory Coast when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday.French-born Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from…
The head of Donald Trump’s World Cup taskforce has defended FIFA over the rising ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Andrew Giuliani said the huge demand for tickets explains the high prices. The tournament will be held across the United States, Canada…
The tournament is being held across North America and Canada, Mexico and the United States will all hold an opening ceremony.
Iran’s football federation confirms participation in the 2026 World Cup but demands hosts US, Mexico, and Canada agree to conditions amid political tension Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-demands-conditions-for-world-cup-participation/
The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, where Grammy Award-winning Mexican pop band Mana will perform as part of a lineup
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just over a month away at this point and the official adidas site is now offering pages worth of deals on soccer jerseys. You’ll find as much as 50% off “the training gear and fan wear you need for performing on the pitch and suppor…
Global performer Nora Fatehi is set to take the stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto,...
The man who ran security at both the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Games -- where a bomber killed two and wounded more than 100 -- is warning that Iranian "sleeper cells" are likely plotting attacks during next month's World Cup, as federal o…
Former Southampton defender Jan Bednarek and his family reportedly went through a frightening robbery at their home in Portugal on Friday night. According to Portuguese media reports, an armed intruder entered the property in Porto and threatened the Polish i…
As the World Cup creeps closer, the prices keep shooting higher.
Iran's presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.
Former Germany international centre-back Niklas Suele announced on Thursday he will retire at the end of the season aged 30 when his current contract with Borussia Dortmund expires. In a statement released by Dortmund on Thursday, Suele said he feared he had …
The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center and Headquarters officially opens in Fayette County on Thursday. All 27 U.S. national teams - men, women and youth across various age groups - will call the training center home.
The network will deliver more than 180 hours of original scripted content, expand into film and present all 104 World Cup matches live The post Telemundo Unveils 2026-2027 Upfront Slate Led by FIFA World Cup appeared first on TheWrap.
Kate del Castillo’s Teresa Mendoza is coming back to Telemundo in the 2026-27 season to deliver a fourth installment of “La Reina del Sur.” Another drama franchise, “El Señor de los Cielos,” is back for Season 10 as Telemundo stocks its lineup to capitalize o…
Lionel Messi, Bad Bunny, Trinity Rodman, David Beckham and more team up with adidas for "Backyard Legends" ahead of next month's soccer championship The post Timothée Chalamet Enlists A-List Friends for FIFA World Cup-Inspired Short Film appeared first on The…
Speaking on Wednesday evening, the commander-in-chief reacted with surprise to current tickets prices for the USMNT's opening game in Los Angeles June 12.
TORONTO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the national team playing all three group-stage games on home soil for the first time – but new research from CasinoCanada.com finds that for many outside Ontario, the…
Locals say DUMBO’s already-overrun Manhattan Bridge photo spot could become “sheer chaos” once FIFA fans arrive this summer.
Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. The tactic has seen a ticket listed for over $2 million but many games seem undersold. What's going on?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to add over $40 billion to the global GDP with its most lucrative edition ever.
Amid a spate of injury and form concerns for Canada’s men nearing their World Cup opener on June 12, perhaps one question looms largest: Who will be the starting goalkeeper?
Full press release MIAMI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee today announced a landmark collaboration naming Seminole Hard Rock Casino as an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter, strengthening Miami's platf…
Donald Trump was shocked to learn the cost of seats for the 2026 World Cup.
Explore the 200-acre complex that is now the home for all things U.S. Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics
Alice Duffy has tended bar at the Scots-American Club for 25 years. She stands with generations of soccer memorabilia, including a framed photo of club member and Kearny soccer legend John Harkes. With the World Cup set to kick off a few miles away, reside…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the tournament’s pricing model earlier this week against anger from fans over resale prices and dynamic pricing. The post Trump Hits FIFA Over Sky-High World Cup Ticket Prices: ‘I Wouldn’t Pay It’ first appeared on Med…
Forward Luiz Henrique says Brazil must channel pressure into motivation for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to end a 24-year trophy drought under Carlo Ance Read More: https://punchng.com/brazil-must-channel-world-cup-pressure-into-motivation-luiz-henrique/
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the high prices for the 2026 World Cup, and his reasoning is not sitting well with fans. With the tournament set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ticket prices have already drawn criticis…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: We are now into the business end of the season but for many there is a greater prize at stake later this month: a World Cup squad place.
Johnny Cardoso suffered a "high-grade" right ankle sprain during training with Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Football Australia called on Wednesday to allow public watch parties for the 2026 World Cup in Melbourne's Federation Square, following a decision to scrap them over "dangerous" fan behaviour."The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world and …
Earning Respect Through Results: How African Nations Challenged the World Cup Status QuoBeyond the Underdog Label and on To Wreak HavocAfrican football teams in the World Cup have had to drag respect ...
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over a month away, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente took time out to present his autobiography, Life is Trained Every Day, written alongside journalist Eduardo Verdu.The...
FIFA confirmed a global ban Wednesday for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule the Benfica winger out of two World Cup games in the United States if he is selected in Argentina's squad. UEFA imposed a six-game ban — with three games deferred on probation — on P…
May 6 : Argentina winger Gianluca Prestianni faces the prospect of missing his country's opening World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct on Wednesday to have worldwide effect.The Benfica player was handed the ban b…
Amid political tensions, Iran’s football chief asserts that FIFA, not the US, is the true host of the 2026 World Cup, demanding guarantees for participatio Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-host-is-fifa-not-america-says-iran-football-chief/
The Barcelona teenager is on the comeback trail.
Football Australia calls to reverse a ban on 2026 World Cup watch parties in Melbourne’s Federation Square, citing dangerous past fan behavior. Read More: https://punchng.com/australia-fa-seeks-ban-on-2026-world-cup-watch-parties/
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni will miss Argentina's first two World Cup matches this summer if selected in their squad after his ban for abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was extended worldwide.
Spain coach says Real Madrid veteran “needs time” to return to his best level following recent physical setbacks
