Infantino’s World Cup investment plan fallout reshapes the March FIFA vote
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is in campaign mode ahead of the March election where 211 member federations will decide who leads until 2031.
Kushner says he regrets involvement with FIFA’s World Cup sell-off plan
“Had we known what this would devolve into, we would not have gotten involved.”
Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi has ended his career as a player for the Argentine national team at 39 years old. Messi, who played in six World Cups, won the tournament in Qatar…
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino issued a…
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family.
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next summer with the Women’s World Cup in Brazil
It’s the women’s turn now. The next World Cup, the women’s edition, is set for next summer in Brazil. Just as Spain won the men’s trophy on Sunday, that nation’s…
This year’s supersized World Cup had some things go wrong. There was also a lot that went right
The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success. The tournament featured 48 teams and 104 games, with…
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
Spain's World Cup-winning team returned to Spain on Monday afternoon. The 26-man squad will be greeted by the Spanish royal palace and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before a parade through…
Review: First-ever World Cup final halftime show is an outright winner
Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and even some Muppets starred.
Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner and Spain wins player awards after World Cup title
Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. Spain then won all the individual player awards Sunday, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title…