Mauricio Pochettino agrees USMNT extension through 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to remain USMNT head coach through 2030, with an expanded role after the United States’ 2026 World Cup run.
Erling Haaland meets Michael Jordan as Jordan Brand expands in football
Haaland’s photograph with Michael Jordan arrives after his seven-goal World Cup and as Jordan Brand expands through Brazil and football.
FIFA puts a 64-team World Cup on a four-week clock
The expansion hasn’t been approved. FIFA has opened an accelerated study that could reshape the 2030 tournament and its commercial future.
Franco Baresi, the defender who organized AC Milan’s rise, dies at 66
Across 719 matches and 15 seasons as captain, Baresi guided Milan from Serie B to the top of Europe and returned from knee surgery to captain Italy in Pasadena.
What Mexico City’s 500-pitch World Cup claim actually covers
Mexico City says it built or rehabilitated 500 community football facilities for the World Cup, but the public record does not yet provide one reconciled inventory.
Neymar says his Brazil career is over as Ancelotti begins the reset
Neymar says his time with Brazil has passed as Carlo Ancelotti begins building toward the 2028 Copa América and a new generation.
FIFA opens Argentina disciplinary case linked to Falklands banner
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the AFA after Argentina’s World Cup campaign, with separate reporting linking a Falklands banner to the case.
Inside my 15-match journey through the 2026 World Cup
Across seven host cities and every stage from group play to the final, this is my 15-match journey through the 2026 World Cup.
Bradley Barcola reportedly favors Liverpool but no transfer deal is in place
Bradley Barcola reportedly prefers Liverpool if he leaves PSG, but personal terms, a transfer fee and a completed deal remain unresolved.
FIFA wants to sell part of the World Cup. Here’s what that actually means
FIFA’s proposal would sell minority stakes in the commercial company behind its tournaments, not the World Cup trophy or sporting control.