FIFA's plans for a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final have sparked controversy because the proposed break could last as long as 30 minutes – double the maximum permitted under
FIFA has made clear commitments to become more environmentally sustainable, including a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The organisation has promised to reduce emissions, improve tournament operations and make events more climate-friendly.
Gianni Infantino has become one of the most divisive figures in world football. Since becoming FIFA president in 2016, he has overseen a period of major expansion, record revenues and increased investment in football development
FIFA's decision to separate the world's four highest-ranked teams in the 2026 World Cup draw has been vindicated after all four reached the semi-finals. Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3) and England (4) have become
As Argentina and England prepare to renew their football rivalry, it is perhaps appropriate to note the passing of the man who was front and centre of the controversy that sparked it in the first
A Norwegian football fan has become an unlikely internet sensation after refusing to take part in the country's now-famous "Viking Row" celebration during the World Cup. While thousands of supporters around him enthusiastically mimicked rowing
The latest World Cup has reinforced a trend that has been building for decades: European football is no longer just a collection of strong national teams — it is the global hub where the best
The answer apparently is when the recipient plays for the US national team. Football survives on the idea that some things are non-negotiable. A straight red card brings an automatic suspension. That is supposed to
Every great football nation is defined by its generations, and for Brazil, the latest chapter has come to an end. With Brazil's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it feels like the end of
Football used to be a game of arguments. Not because it was unclear, but because it was human. A goal could stand or fall depending on a referee’s angle, a defender’s reaction, or a moment