The French Football Federation (FFF) is moving toward a formal leadership transition following the national team’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the organization has not yet issued a final press release regarding the future of the bench, multiple reports indicate that the tenure of Didier Deschamps is nearing its conclusion after a … Read more
Thousands of Chinese football fans have traveled to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, maintaining a significant presence at matches despite the absence of the Chinese men’s national team from the tournament. While the Chinese Football Association (CFA) squad did not qualify for the expanded 48-team field, data from ticketing platforms and travel … Read more
Saudi Arabia Unveils Futuristic 2034 World Cup Stadiums: Modular Designs, $10B+ Investment, and a Sustainability-First Approach By Daniel Richardson | December 11, 2024 | Updated 14:30 UTC Saudi Arabia has revealed its vision for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, including modular stadium designs, a $10 billion+ infrastructure pledge, and commitments to sustainability—marking the first World … Read more
Written by:euronews Published in 28/01/2026 – 15:30 GMT+1 Former FIFA president Joseph Sepp Blatter called on soccer fans to boycott the United States, which is scheduled to co-host the 2026 World Cup next June alongside Canada and Mexico. Blatter wrote in a tweet on the “X” platform: “For the fans, there is only one piece … Read more
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new powers for video referees (VAR) at football matches. In the future, they should also be able to check clearly incorrect corner kick decisions, as the IFAB announced. They should also check wrongly awarded yellow cards, which lead to yellow-red cards as a second warning. It should … Read more
The move of national soccer goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen from FC Barcelona to FC Girona is perfect. Coach Hansi Flick confirmed this on Tuesday evening. “This morning Marc said that he was going to Girona,” said the 60-year-old before the premier class duel at Slavia Prague. Ter Stegen, who lost his regular place at the … Read more
Football is the least of the worries in the Greenland dispute. The threat to boycott the World Cup could hit Trump at a sore, possibly decisive point. January 19, 2026, 6:07 p.m 7 Min. 305 Comments Summarize Close Article summary Europe should threaten Trump with a World Cup boycott in order to act politically. The … Read more
Magenta TV has announced the next transfer hammer for the 2026 World Cup. The well-known sports journalist Laura Wontorra will strengthen the World Cup team. Laura Wontorra and Mats Hummels form a new duo In a statement, Magenta TV announced that Laura Wontorra will take on a central role in the coverage of the World … Read more
The US State Department has classified further international sports competitions as major events for which exemptions from the current entry bans apply. The AP news agency reports this, citing a letter it has to all US embassies and consulates. However, the exceptions only apply to athletes, coaches and supervisors from the participating nations. Foreign spectators, … Read more
This Tuesday, football fans have the last chance to secure a ticket for the World Cup in the summer in the third sales phase of the 2026 World Cup. You can register for the random drawing on the World Football Association website fifa.com/tickets until 5 p.m. For the first time, individual tickets are available for … Read more