FIFA has opened talks about requiring all professional teams to field at least one homegrown young player throughout games. The FIFA Council agreed late Tuesday to try to have a formal plan within a year after global consultation with stakeholders. The target is to increase playing opportunities for young players nurtured by clubs who typically … Read more
Iconic voices. Insightful commentators. And plenty of notable United States men’s national team alums. FOX Sports announced on Wednesday its FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast crew, composed of nine commentary teams, that will travel across North America calling all 104 matches on-location from every one of the tournament’s 16 host cities. Acclaimed play-by-play announcer John … Read more
It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just … Read more
Germany has postponed its World Cup squad announcement by nine days to take account of the last day of the Bundesliga and give more time for injured players to show their fitness. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann was due to name his squad in Frankfurt on May 12, but it was pushed back on Tuesday to … Read more
FIFA is preparing to tweak World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games in North America. An extra amnesty for yellow cards — wiping player disciplinary records twice during the expanded tournament — will be proposed to a meeting Tuesday of FIFA’s ruling council, people familiar with … Read more
Eder Militão’s 2026 World Cup dream is over following the confirmation of a devastating thigh injury that required immediate surgery. The Real Madrid defender reportedly received the heartbreaking diagnosis after consulting with a specialist in Finland, bringing a premature end to his season and his hopes of representing Brazil this summer. Surgery ends World Cup … Read more
It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just … Read more
On soccer’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup showcases the world’s elite soccer talent as 48 countries compete for the sport’s highest honor. As countries draw players across various clubs and leagues, the process for World Cup rosters becomes complex. Which raises various questions: How are these teams chosen, how many players can a roster … Read more
If you think the pressure of a home World Cup is weighing on Mexico’s brightest young star, think again. Gilberto Mora is only 17, but he’s already talking like a veteran with a chip on his shoulder. Fresh off a recovery from a sports hernia that threatened to derail his season, the Xolos de Tijuana … Read more
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on delivering the 2026 World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo as the ultimate tribute to the iconic forward’s career. The midfielder believes winning the global showpiece would be the perfect way to reward his long-time teammate for his unparalleled contribution to the sport. A legendary farewell for … Read more