The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team. It hopes to announce the new Italy coach within the week, with the Azzurri still reeling after failing for a third straight time to qualify for the World Cup. … Read more
Santos superstar Neymar was a notable absentee from the squad as Cuca’s side secured a dominant victory in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday night. Rather than flying to Venezuela for the continental clash, the Brazilian icon was spotted competing in a professional poker tournament in São Paulo. High stakes at the poker table While his … Read more
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro on Wednesday, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done. The 34-year-old Casemiro — who appeared in all five of Brazil’s matches at this year’s World Cup and scored … Read more
NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM — I’ve often joked that ranking World Cups is like choosing between your children: They’re all different and unique. You don’t love one above another. It just doesn’t work that way. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the sixth, men’s or women’s, that I’ve had the privilege of covering. The … Read more
When we look back at the 2026 World Cup decades from now, what will we remember most? There will be plenty. Spain’s triumph over defending champion Argentina. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland’s race for the Golden Boot. Scotland’s Tartan Army drinking Boston dry. Norway’s supporters introducing the world to the Viking … Read more
Earlier in June, days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, as I began to walk around the streets of New York in order to get a better sense of the energy that was building towards the tournament, I decided to head to Jackson Heights in Queens. For those who don’t know, the neighborhood … Read more
In four years, we’ll be celebrating another edition of the World Cup. We’ll be transfixed on a competition that will span six countries across three continents with possibly 64 teams taking part in sport’s greatest spectacle. Spain Is Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Champions 🏆 Full Trophy Ceremony More than likely, we’ll be seeing the … Read more
We have reached the 2026 World Cup final to cap off a memorable summer. That has us wondering: when will we see all these squads back in action when a trophy is on the line? Want to know when is the next top competition for European squads like England, France and Spain? What about Argentina, … Read more
The 2026 World Cup featured veteran stars and first-time competitors that competed for a title much older than some could imagine. From Croatia’s Luka Modrić at age 42 to Cape Verde’s Vozinha at age 40, the tournament talent spared no age limit. But who are some of the oldest players to have hoisted a World … Read more
Most teenagers spend their time studying, hanging out with friends or getting ready for college. On Thursday, Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí are expected to start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. If Spain manages to win the World Cup final for just the second … Read more