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FIFA News: Reports: Weston McKennie, 12 other players named in gambling probe

United States midfielder Weston McKennie and 12 other soccer players are under investigation for alleged illegal online sports betting in Italy, according to multiple...

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) April 13, 2025

FIFA News: CONMEBOL proposes 64-team World Cup in 2030

South America's soccer governing body has proposed hosting a 64-team FIFA World Cup in 2030 when the event celebrates its 100-year anniversary. Spain, Portugal and...

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) April 12, 2025

FIFA News: USMNT settles for 1-1 draw with Wales in World Cup opener

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 22, 2022

Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute and Wales salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States in both teams' Group B...

FIFA News: World Cup roundup: England stings Iran 6-2 in opener

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 21, 2022

England opened Group B play at the World Cup on Monday with a 6-2 thrashing of Iran in Doha, Qatar. The Three Lions got two...

FIFA News: Ecuador stifles Qatar in World Cup opener

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 20, 2022

Enner Valencia scored two first-half goals and Ecuador defeated host Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday. After having...

FIFA News: United States not overlooking Wales in World Cup opener

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 20, 2022

The United States will open the 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday in Group B with a tricky match against a Wales team...

FIFA News: Public backing Argentina, superstar Lionel Messi ahead of World Cup

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 18, 2022

A team from outside of Europe has not won the World Cup since 2002, but the public is expecting that to change in Qatar...

FIFA News: Boos for booze: Beer banned at World Cup in Qatar

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 18, 2022

World Cup stadiums are prohibited from selling alcohol in Qatar, FIFA announced on Friday two days before the tournament begins. The reversal permits World Cup...

FIFA News: World Cup betting projected to hit record $1.8B in U.S.

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 17, 2022

The upcoming World Cup is expected to spur $1.8 billion in bets in the United States, a figure that would set a record for...

FIFA News: 2022 World Cup Preview: Best bets, contenders and futures

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 16, 2022

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Sunday when the host nation plays Ecuador in Group A. Twenty-eight days and 63 games...

FIFA News: USMNT names 26-player roster for World Cup

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 10, 2022

The announcement of the United States men's national team's 26-player roster Wednesday came with surprises as the squad was finalized just 12 days before...

FIFA News: USMNT D Chris Richards (leg) out of World Cup

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 9, 2022

U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards announced Tuesday that he will miss the upcoming World Cup with the leg injury that has sidelined...

FIFA News: Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter: Qatar WC a ‘mistake’

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 8, 2022

Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA when the organization selected Qatar in 2010 to host the upcoming World Cup, now says the choice was...

FIFA News: USMNT M Weston McKennie slowed with quad injury

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) November 2, 2022

United States Men's National Team midfielder Weston McKennie is dealing with a quadriceps injury that could put his participation in next month's World Cup...

FIFA News: USMNT final camp a possible boon to World Cup hopefuls

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) October 25, 2022

The United States Men's National Team will host one last camp on native soil in an effort to give roster hopefuls a final chance...

FIFA News: Qatar’s Lusail Stadium rated a disaster in WC test run

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) September 15, 2022

Qatar's recently completed Lusail Stadium, the venue for 10 matches in the upcoming 2022 World Cup, had a poor showing in its inaugural event...

FIFA FIFA sells 1.8M tickets for Qatar World Cup

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 30, 2022

Organizers already have sold 1.8 million tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA said Wednesday. The next round of ticket sales runs from...

FIFA Report: USMNT GK Zack Steffen secures club transfer

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 29, 2022

In a move that could help him secure a spot as the starting goalkeeper for the United States Men's National Team at the upcoming...

FIFA USMNT adds Japan, Saudi Arabia to friendly schedule

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 22, 2022

The United States men's national team will continue its preparation for the 2022 World Cup later this summer with a pair of tune-up games...

FIFA New York, Los Angeles among 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 17, 2022

FIFA revealed Thursday the 16 cities that will host matches in the 2026 World Cup. The 11 American metro areas chosen to host game were...

FIFA Sites for World Cup ’26 set for June 16 announcement

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 9, 2022

FIFA said Wednesday that the stadiums in North America where the 2026 World Cup will be played will be announced live on June 16. The...

FIFA Canada men’s national team on strike, won’t play friendly vs. Panama

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 6, 2022

The Canadian men's national soccer team has gone on strike over a compensation dispute with its governing body and will not take the field...

FIFA Wales earns final World Cup slot, in U.S. group

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 6, 2022

Wales defeated Ukraine 1-0 on Sunday to claim the final spot in Group B of this fall's World Cup. Wales will be the first opponent...

FIFA USWNT’s Catarina Macario ‘devastated’ after tearing ACL

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 6, 2022

United States women's national team midfielder Catarina Macario announced Sunday that she sustained an ACL injury in Lyon's final match of the season. The injury...

FIFA U.S. Soccer CEO Will Wilson stepping down

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) June 4, 2022

U.S. Soccer Federation chief executive officer Will Wilson will step down after 2 1/2 years on the job. Wilson, 54, confirmed to the U.S. Soccer...

USMNT to host Uruguay in World Cup prep

FIFA World Cup (FIFA) April 28, 2022

The United States Men's National Team will continue its World Cup preparation with an international friendly against Uruguay at Kansas City, Kan., on June...