The World Cup’s third-place game has become an eighth-match problem
England and France face an eighth World Cup match without FIFPRO’s recommended recovery window. Has the bronze final outlived its purpose?
Inter Milan turns its crest into a baseball monogram
Inter Milan’s 2026/27 away kit turns its I M crest into a baseball-style twill monogram with pinstripes and a New York launch.
Wildfire smoke postpones Lewandowski’s anticipated Chicago home debut
Wildfire smoke forced Chicago Fire to postpone a marquee Soldier Field match that could have featured Robert Lewandowski’s home debut.
FIFA turns the World Cup championship ring into a global product
FIFA will give 30 personalized championship rings to the 2026 World Cup winners and sell another 1,996 numbered editions to supporters.
Gotham FC’s 42,175 crowd turns Citi Field into a preview of Queens
Gotham FC drew 42,175 fans to Citi Field for a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit, offering an early look at the club’s 2028 move to Queens.
Messi sets up two late goals as Argentina beats England 2-1
Lionel Messi assisted Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez as Argentina overturned England’s lead to win 2-1 and reach the World Cup final.
England crossed a continent while Iran’s shortest World Cup trip took five hours
England covered nearly 13,000 miles through the World Cup quarterfinals, while Iran’s shorter route exposed the cost of border checks and tournament logistics.
England changes both full-backs as Argentina turns to Giuliano Simeone
England change both full-backs and bring in Morgan Rogers as Argentina start Giuliano Simeone in their World Cup semifinal in Atlanta.
IShowSpeed’s World Cup closing role reveals FIFA’s creator strategy
IShowSpeed’s route from livestreams to FIFA’s official album and World Cup final closing ceremony shows how creators moved inside the tournament.
Oyarzabal, Porro send Spain past France into World Cup final
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain beat France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium to reach its first World Cup final since 2010.