Gianni Infantino’s current term as FIFA president is scheduled to end in 2027, but the longtime soccer executive has confirmed that he plans to seek another four-year term leading the sport’s global governing body. Infantino was re-elected without opposition at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 16, 2023. That election gave him…
Lionel Scaloni Reveals What Argentina Midfielder Enzo Fernández Did Wrong Before Costly World Cup Final Red Card
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni believes Enzo Fernández’s first yellow card in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final could have been avoided, a moment that ultimately played a pivotal role in Argentina’s heartbreaking extra-time defeat to Spain. Speaking after Argentina’s 1-0 loss in the World Cup final, Scaloni reflected on the sequence that led to…
Why NFL Players Are Pushing for Natural Grass Fields After the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased world-class soccer across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but it also reignited one of the NFL’s most debated issues: natural grass versus artificial turf. After FIFA mandated natural grass playing surfaces for every World Cup match held in U.S. stadiums, many NFL players began asking why the same…
2026 FIFA World Cup Final Standings: Complete Rankings From 1–48 After Spain Wins the Title
Spain finished atop the 2026 FIFA World Cup final standings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the championship match, capturing their second FIFA World Cup title. England claimed third place by defeating France in the third-place playoff, while the remaining 44 nations were ranked by FIFA based on their tournament performance. With the expanded 48-team FIFA…
When Could the FIFA World Cup Return to the United States?
The FIFA World Cup could return to the United States as early as 2038, which is currently the first tournament without a confirmed host after the 2026 edition. The United States co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, marking the first men’s World Cup played in the country since 1994. With future…
What Is IFAB? Understanding the International Football Association Board and Its Role in World Football
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is the organization responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating the Laws of the Game that govern association football (soccer) around the world. Every official match—from local youth leagues to the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and Olympic football tournaments—is played under the rules established by IFAB….
Red Sox extend win streak to 14, team’s longest since 1948
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended the second-l…
Brewers beat Mets to grab MLB’s best record
Cooper Pratt hit his first major-league homer and had his first career three-hit game to help spoil Freddy Peralta’s return to Milwaukee as …
White Sox’s Kyle Teel injures ankle
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel hurt his left ankle Monday night and is likely headed to the injured list, manager Will Venable said.
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Former England manager, Liverpool great Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, one of England’s greatest footballers and one of the country’s most charismatic managers, has died at the age of 75, his famil…