South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop
SEOUL: Former South Korea football coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers Thursday (Jul 30) that he took "full responsibility" for his team's failure to advance from their group at the World Cup.
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World Cup lifts MLS ticket sales and ratings, Garber says
July 29 : Major League Soccer ticket sales and television ratings have surged following the 2026 World Cup, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber declaring the tournament has provided the "rocket fuel" to grow the sport further in the United States.
Regional confederations left blindsided by FIFA's $20 billion investment plan
July 29 : FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer's regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body's plan to bring private investors into the sport.
Suriname name former Dutch international Fraser as coach
July 29 : Former Dutch international Henk Fraser has been named as coach of Suriname, where he was born, the country’s football association said on Wednesday.
American, Asian confederations left blindsided by FIFA's $20 billion investment plan
July 29 : FIFA's bombshell proposal to sell stakes in a $20 billion commercial subsidiary has drawn strong criticism from soccer's regional confederations, which said they were blindsided by the world governing body's plan to bring private investors into the game.
Americas governing body 'deeply concerned' by lack of due process over FIFA private investment plan
July 29 : The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean soccer (CONCACAF) said on Wednesday that it had not been informed of FIFA's proposed sale of equity to outside investors and was "deeply concerned" over a lack of due process.
UEFA to hold emergency meeting with members over FIFA private investment plan, BBC reports
July 29 : UEFA is looking to hold an emergency meeting with its 55 member associations this week to discuss FIFA's proposed sale of equity to outside investors, the BBC and ESPN reported.
FIFA plans to sell stakes in $20 billion subsidiary to run World Cup, angering UEFA
July 28 : FIFA said on Tuesday it plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events and will offer stakes of up to 20 per cent in it to external investors, a move that provoked a furious response from UEFA, who accused world soccer's governing body of putting the game's "soul" up for sale.