Mexico's Estadio Azteca to host opening match of 2026 World Cup
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, Gianni Infantino, president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, said on Sunday.
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Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver
Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.
Iran should have played Japan in Asian Cup final, not quarters, says coach Ghalenoei
DOHA: Japan and Iran should have met in the Asian Cup final and not the quarters, Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Friday (Feb 2), adding that the east Asian side are peaking at the right time after a surprise defeat in the group stage.
WATCH: Can the India national team play at the next FIFA World Cup?
The recent announcement of the World Cup's expansion to accommodate 48 teams starting in 2026 has reignited hope.
Super League send cease and desist letter to UEFA over anti-competitive behaviour
A22 Sports Management, formed to assist with creating the European Super League, made public on Wednesday a letter they sent to UEFA asking for the immediate cessation of anti-competitive behaviour.
Bev Priestman can finally focus on soccer with off-field distractions diminished
Coach Bev Priestman says she has "unfinished business" with the Olympic champion Canadian women's soccer team.
Jefte to Rangers transfer fee revealed as APOEL fight with FIFA opens door for Ibrox move
APOEL president Prodromos Petrides revealed the transfer fee to land Rangers target Jefte is "not prohibitive" after being thwarted from signing him themselves because of a FIFA embargo.
Disgraced Spanish soccer official Rubiales loses appeal of 3-year ban for misconduct
Disgraced Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales lost his appeal against a three-year ban for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final including forcibly kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, FIFA said Friday.