Jonathan David, Vanessa Gilles repeat as Canada Soccer players of the year
Vanessa Gilles and Jonathan David have been named Canada Soccer Players of the Year for the second year in a row.
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Sport-Colossal World Cup towers over all in packed 2026 calendar
BERLIN, Dec 19 : The biggest soccer World Cup in history, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States, is set to outshine all other events on a 2026 sports calendar that is bursting at the seams.
McIlroy crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year after Masters victory
Dec 18 : Rory McIlroy was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday after completing the career Grand Slam with a long-awaited Masters triumph.
Nigeria allege DR Congo fielded ineligible players in World Cup playoff
Dec 18 : Nigeria have submitted a petition to FIFA alleging the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible players in their African qualification play-off for next year's World Cup, a federation (NFF) spokesperson said.
Bigger or better? The beautiful game's growth knows no bounds
LONDON, Dec 18 : Bigger does not always mean better but try telling that to those who govern the world's most popular sport as they reflect on a jam-packed year and begin the countdown to a super-sized World Cup that will dwarf previous tournaments.
2026 Men's World Cup winner will be awarded record $50 million US, FIFA announces
The 2026 World Cup champion will take home a record $50 million US, with each of the 48 participating teams collecting at least $10.5 million.
Best Goals of 2026: Ovalle Takes Home Marta Award, Montiel Wins Puskas Award
A scorpion kick by Lizbeth Ovalle, the most expensive player ever in women’s soccer, and Santiago Montiel’s long-distance overhead shot won the FIFA awards on Tuesday for best goals last season.
FIFA launches US$60 ticket tier amid criticism of 2026 World Cup pricing
FIFA introduced on Tuesday (Dec 16) a small number of US$60 "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, aiming to make next year's World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified teams.