NewsMay 12, 07:00 AM
FIFA's China-India TV Deal Standoff: $35M Gap Threatens
FIFA has no World Cup broadcast deals in China or India a month out, dropping demands from $300M to $35M. JioStar offers $20M; CCTV balks at $120M-$150M
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20NewsMay 12, 06:49 AM
Messi in Argentina's 55-Man Squad: 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi leads Argentina's 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, with the final 23-man roster to be chosen later.
NewsMay 12, 06:10 AM
France 2026 Squad: Fans Pick Their Ideal Lineup
L'Equipe invites French fans to select their ideal squad for the 2026 World Cup. See how the exercise works and what it reveals about public opinion.
NewsMay 11, 10:05 PM
Estêvão Misses World Cup: Brazil Snub, Neymar In
Injured Chelsea forward Estêvão was left off Brazil's preliminary 55-man World Cup squad, while Neymar made the cut. Implications for Brazil's attack.
NewsMay 11, 07:55 PM
Robin Risser Named Ligue 1's Best GK: 11 Clean Sheets
Robin Risser won Ligue 1's top goalkeeper award with 11 clean sheets and 33 goals conceded in 32 matches. He is Lens' second keeper honored after Brice Samba.
NewsMay 11, 06:33 PM
Why Advocaat Returns: Curaçao Coach U-Turn Before WC
Dick Advocaat is set to return as Curaçao head coach just one month before their first World Cup, replacing Fred Rutten after players demanded his comeback.
NewsMay 11, 06:00 PM
Advocaat Returns at 78: Oldest Coach Ever at World Cup
Dick Advocaat, 78, returns as Curacao's coach after Fred Rutten's resignation, set to become oldest ever at a World Cup. Curacao debuts vs Germany on June 14.
NewsMay 11, 06:00 PM
Why Advocaat may return: Rutten quits Curacao
Advocaat open to return as Curacao boss after Rutten resigns; Curacao face Germany on June 14. Advocaat, 78, would be oldest World Cup coach.
NewsMay 11, 04:41 PM
Neymar Pre-Called for 2026 World Cup: Ancelotti's Tough Call
Neymar pre-called for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, but Ancelotti may omit him due to squad balance. The 34-year-old hasn't played since Oct 2023, returned to
NewsMay 11, 04:37 PM
Nico Williams Injury: Out 3 Weeks, Back for World Cup
Nico Williams out 3 weeks with hamstring strain, missing Athletic Bilbao's final Liga matches but expected to return for Spain's World Cup campaign and
NewsMay 11, 04:28 PM
Argentina's World Cup Pre-List: 6 Serie A Stars, No Dybala
Argentina named 55-player pre-list for 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi and six Serie A players included, but Paulo Dybala omitted due to injuries.
NewsMay 11, 04:25 PM
France U17 Women Dominate: 3 Wins, Semifinal vs Norway
France U17 women topped group with perfect record, beat Finland 4-1 for World Cup berth, set semifinal vs Norway on Thursday in Belfast.
NewsMay 11, 04:23 PM
Curacao: What Fred Rutten's Exit Means for Advocaat Return
Curacao parts ways with Fred Rutten; reports indicate Dick Advocaat, who led team to historic World Cup debut, may return as head coach.
NewsMay 11, 04:00 PM
James Rodriguez Leaves Minnesota for Colombia Camp
James Rodriguez will depart Minnesota United after May 13 match to join Colombian national team camp ahead of the World Cup, sources confirm.
NewsMay 11, 02:00 PM
Gilberto Silva: Brazil Not Among Favorites for 2026 World
Brazil legend Gilberto Silva joins FIFA Technical Study Group for 2026 World Cup, says Brazil not among favorites while praising France, Spain.
NewsMay 11, 09:50 AM
Why FAs Are Stunned: $3,000 Avg World Cup Tickets
Fifa's dynamic pricing left FAs stunned by $3,000 avg ticket cost for players' families, despite $12.5m funding increase.
NewsMay 11, 08:10 AM
Davies Injury: Misses Bayern's End, World Cup in Jeopardy
Davies injury leaves Bayern without key player for season end, jeopardizes his World Cup spot. The Canadian's absence is critical. Bayern face a tough run-in.
NewsMay 11, 12:00 AM
Why England's Golden Generation Failed: Injuries and WAGs
Rio Ferdinand calls the 'golden generation' label 'stupid'—injuries to Rooney and Owen and WAG distractions ruined England's 2006 World Cup campaign.
NewsMay 10, 06:40 PM
Berhalter Says No Pressure Ahead of USMNT World Cup Roster
USMNT and Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter says he feels no pressure as the World Cup roster announcement looms in the final two weeks.
NewsMay 10, 04:35 PM
World Cup Debut Patches to Become Collectable Cards in 2031
FIFA unveils debut patches for 2026 World Cup, with patches becoming collectable Topps cards from 2031 under new Fanatics deal, producing over 600 unique cards.