England's World Cup team has settled into their Kansas City base, Swope Soccer Village, with robust security measures and exclusive hotel accommodation. Despite initial concerns about openness and a minor kit theft, the team feels secure and welcomed by enthusiastic locals.
The Seoul High Court has granted an injunction sought by the Korea Football Association (KFA) against disciplinary action demanded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). The injunction temporarily suspends the MCST's disciplinary demands, allowing KFA President Chung Mong-gyu to continue his term.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
A palavra 'soccer' tem origem na Inglaterra, cunhada por estudantes universitários no século XIX para diferenciar o 'association football' do rugby. Apesar de ter sido amplamente usada no Reino Unido, tornou-se um tabu, sendo associada aos EUA, onde o termo 'futebol' é dominante para o futebol americano.
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, is awaiting permission to enter the US for the FIFA World Cup after being denied a visa. He joins other accredited individuals facing similar entry issues, highlighting new US restrictions on Palestinian passport holders.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, is in Mexico City awaiting a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He criticized the restrictions, calling them unfair to football representatives. Visa issues have affected delegates from several countries, with the US State Department yet to comment on Rajoub's case.
Scotland fans gather in Boston for World Cup match against Haiti, with 40,000 expected to travel to New England
The Women's Super League and West Ham United women's team were reportedly unaware of restrictions placed on major shareholder David Sullivan's interaction with the team due to a safeguarding investigation opened in 2023. Seven women have accused the 77-year-old of predatory behavior, which he denies.
An alliance of 52 Women's National League clubs has written to the FA opposing plans to add Women's Super League academy sides to the third tier, demanding a vote on the matter due to concerns over the consultation process and potential impact on established teams.
A coroner has called for mandatory cardiac arrest training for football coaches and referees after a teenager's death, citing a failure to use CPR or a defibrillator. Friends and family support the call, hoping the tragedy leads to life-saving changes.
West Ham shareholder David Sullivan resigned as director and co-chair after allegations of abusing power and preying on women for sex surfaced. He denies claims dating back to the 1980s and 90s, calling a safeguarding investigation a "negotiated and temporary agreement" related to an alleged 1981 event that "never happened".
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been banned from contacting the club's women's and youth teams for three years due to safeguarding concerns following an FA investigation into allegations of misconduct. Sullivan denies the claims, calling them "factually incorrect" and "decades-old".
Hong Kong football fans have reacted negatively to the appointment of Roberto Losada as the new head coach, with many expressing dissent online and criticizing the FA for choosing a perceived "company man" over other candidates.
Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is conscious. His Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) responded appropriately, and he walked off the field. The incident occurred during the 65th minute, prompting the game's abandonment. Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest in 2021, will undergo further hospital examinations to determine the cause.
FIFA is expanding its AI-powered social media protection service to reduce abusive messages for teams and players at the 2026 World Cup, with several Premier League clubs already utilizing similar technology to filter out racist, homophobic, and misogynist content.
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has urged FIFA to take action against Israel following the "unjust arrest" of two national team players, Rand Halawani and Natalie Abu Diyeh. The PFA claims this is part of a pattern of targeting Palestinian athletes.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating the "Spygate" scandal, which led to the club being removed from Championship playoff contention. Owner Dragan Solak expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion.
Southampton's head coach Tonda Eckert has apologized for orchestrating a spying scandal that led to the club's exclusion from the Championship playoff final. Owner Dragan Solak, however, expressed full support for Eckert, aiming for Premier League promotion next season.
New documents reveal Southampton's head coach, Tonda Eckert, initiated a practice of spying on rival teams. An intern was tasked with recording training sessions, with assurances that the "manager loved it." The club was expelled from playoffs after spying on Oxford United, Ipswich, and Middlesbrough.
The Egyptian Football Association officially responded to rumors surrounding the national team's delegation in the US for the World Cup. Vice-president Khaled El-Dendali clarified that the delegation consists of 59 individuals and denied claims of additional travelers. He also stated that the organizer of the friendly match against Brazil covers accommodation and travel costs.
Scotland rebounded from a sluggish start and a goal down to beat Curaçao 4-1 in a friendly, but the victory was marred by a knee injury to Billy Gilmour, ruling him out of the World Cup.
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick to lead Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win secured a domestic double for Bayern, though the match was marred by fan protests and smoke from fireworks.
Younis Mahmoud, a legendary Iraqi footballer, has been elected president of the Iraqi Football Association, defeating former president Adnan Dirjal. The election comes weeks before Iraq's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Younis Mahmoud, a former Iraqi football star, has been elected president of the Iraqi Football Association with 38 votes. He previously served as the second vice-president. Adnan Dirjal came in second with 20 votes.
