World Cup

Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his football future following the death of his father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, after a prolonged illness.

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning that removing him would be a terrible mistake amid pressure from global football confederations.

Jorge Messi, who guided his son Lionel's football career and helped fund his early medical treatments, has passed away at the age of 68.

UEFA has declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in a commercial subsidiary following a boycott threat from UEFA and widespread backlash.

Franco Baresi, the iconic AC Milan and Italy defender who won six Serie A titles and spent his entire 20-year career with the club, has died at age 66.

European nations and CONCACAF sparked a crisis in global soccer governance by rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell tournament stakes to private equity investors.

UEFA and its 55 member associations declared a sweeping boycott of FIFA competitions over a controversial plan to sell minority stakes to private investors.

UEFA has voted to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in protest of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at 2026 World Cup critics in a social media essay, dismissing controversies and visa disputes.

England secured third place in a historic 6-4 win against France as Bukayo Saka's hat trick overshadowed Kylian Mbappé's new World Cup scoring record.

France and England face off in a World Cup third-place playoff, serving as a final match for manager Didier Deschamps and a chance for both squads to rebound.

British officials are calling for a thorough FIFA investigation after Argentine players displayed a banner regarding the disputed Falkland Islands. The governing body could issue fines for the incident, which has reignited tensions over the territory.

British officials have condemned Argentina's use of a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner as an unacceptable violation of FIFA's political neutrality regulations.

The Football Association has confirmed Thomas Tuchel will continue as head coach despite intense criticism over tactical substitutions during England's World Cup defeat to Argentina.

Argentina's players are under investigation by FIFA for displaying a political banner about the Falklands during their World Cup semi-final against England.

Declan Rice has been cleared to play in England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina following a full recovery from a recent illness. The Arsenal midfielder is expected to return to Thomas Tuchel's starting lineup for the match in Atlanta.

The Royal Dutch Football Association confirmed the death of referee Rob Dieperink, who had been investigated for allegations that were later dismissed.

Authorities have launched an inquest into the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa star Jayden Adams, who was found dead in a Cape Town property.

South African authorities are investigating the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and national team star Jayden Adams, who recently played in the 2026 World Cup.