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FIFA announces a major shift in its collectibles business, ending its historic 61-year partnership with Panini. Starting in 2031, Fanatics Collectibles' Topps division will produce all FIFA competition sticker albums and digital collectibles.
Donald Trump expressed skepticism over four-figure World Cup ticket prices, stating he wouldn't pay them either. He hopes his supporters can attend the 2026 tournament despite high costs.
Hakim Ziyech netted a stunning free kick and a penalty for Wydad Casablanca, reigniting his Morocco World Cup chances ahead of the 2026 tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced the iconic Panini World Cup sticker album deal will conclude after the 2030 tournament, marking the end of a decades-long tradition for fans worldwide.
The Mexican Football Federation issued a stark warning: players who miss a mandatory pre-World Cup camp will be cut from the final squad. This unprecedented move follows a dispute with Liga MX clubs over player availability.
Spanish goalkeeper Óscar Whalley assumes the starting role for CD Guadalajara as Raúl Rangel joins Mexico's World Cup squad, bringing experience and top passing stats to the Clausura's final stretch.
NOS and Talpa Network secure landmark agreement for 2026 World Cup highlights in the Netherlands, expanding football coverage across public and commercial platforms.
Discover the vibrant cultural lineup in São José do Rio Preto and Araçatuba, featuring top Brazilian artists like Capital Inicial, Anavitória, and Luan Santana, alongside theater, festivals, and rodeo action this May.
FIFA ends its iconic 60-year partnership with Panini for World Cup sticker albums after the 2030 tournament, shifting collectibles to Fanatics from 2031. A look at the history and future of football fandom.
Over 50,000 fans gathered at Mexico's National Palace to see BTS, who performed from the balcony after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum. The group's three Mexico City shows sold out instantly.
The Netherlands will conclude their World Cup preparation with a friendly against Uzbekistan in New York on June 8, following a mini training camp and ahead of their tournament opener against Japan.
Adidas launches its 'Backyard Legends' campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a cinematic film with global football and entertainment stars celebrating the spirit of street football.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed World Cup ticket controversy, joking he'd deliver a hot dog and Coke to anyone paying $2 million for a final seat, while defending prices as comparable to US sporting events.
An analysis of World Cup penalty shootouts reveals only two have ever gone to sudden death, a surprising statistic given the high-stakes nature of knockout rounds. We explore the history and key moments.
Iran's football chief warns the team may boycott the 2026 World Cup in the US unless FIFA guarantees respect for the nation. Diplomatic tensions escalate ahead of the tournament.
Deportivo Toluca staged a stunning comeback, erasing a first-leg deficit with a dominant 4-0 victory over LAFC to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre has drawn a hard line, warning that any player who fails to report for the national team's pre-World Cup concentration will be excluded from the 2026 tournament squad.
Los Angeles FC's CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign ended with a 4-0 second-leg defeat to Deportivo Toluca, eliminating them 5-2 on aggregate and preventing a final between Hugo Lloris and André-Pierre Gignac.
Hugo Lloris and LAFC suffer a shocking 4-0 second-leg defeat to Deportivo Toluca, eliminating them from the CONCACAF Champions Cup despite a first-leg lead. The loss prevents a potential final showdown with André-Pierre Gignac's Tigres.
The Mexican Football Federation has issued a stark warning to domestic Liga MX players: report to a mandatory pre-World Cup training camp by a strict deadline or face being cut from the national squad for the upcoming tournament.