World Cup and US Open 2026 draw global stars
The 2026 international sports calendar has drawn a roster of international superstars to stadium stands and opening ceremonies.
World Cup
Inter Miami Appoints Kily González as New First Team Head Coach
Inter Miami has appointed former Argentina winger Cristian Alberto “Kily” González as head coach, replacing interim manager Guillermo Hoyos.
India Crashes Out of Women’s Hockey World Cup After 0-0 Draw With Australia
India crashed out of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup after a scoreless 0-0 draw against Australia in Amstelveen on August 23, 2026.
Rodri Joins Barcelona After Real Madrid Pursuit Collapses Due to Hesitation
Rodri has completed a move to Barcelona from Manchester City for a fee of €75 million (£65.4m), with the deal including performance-related add-ons that could rise further according to The Guardian and Tempo. The 30-year-old midfielder signed a contract running until June 30, 2030, and was presented on the same day as reported by Tempo. … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain Signs Ferran Torres From Barcelona for €50 Million
Paris Saint-Germain has officially completed the signing of Spanish forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for a total transfer package valued at approximately €50 million EUR. The 26-year-old World Cup winner joins the reigning European champions on a deal lasting until 2031, reuniting with manager Luis Enrique ahead of the new season. The move brings the … Read more
Gianni Infantino Faces Split Support After Scrapped World Cup Sell-Off Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces fierce re-election resistance from global confederations following a scrapped World Cup private sell-off plan. Despite opposition from UEFA, AFC, and New Zealand Football, Infantino has secured backing from Donald Trump, African and South American bodies, and Andrew Giuliani ahead of the March 2027 vote in Rabat. Continental Divide: How the … Read more
South Africa Stuns Nigeria 2-1 to Reach World Cup Qualifiers
South Africa stunned Nigeria 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday to secure a place in the Inter-Confederation qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The high-stakes playoff elimination match leaves the record 10-time African champions missing the global tournament for the first time in history. Two of African women’s footballing powerhouses faced a rare and … Read more
Steve Borthwick Strips Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly of Central Contracts
England head coach Steve Borthwick has omitted Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly from his 25-man squad and stripped both players of their central contracts. The roster adjustments come exactly one year before England’s World Cup campaign begins in Australia, signalling a shift in squad planning. Contract Shifts and Notable Exclusions According to The Guardian, Steve … Read more
Korea Football Association Apologizes Over 2016 Referee Misconduct Report
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has issued a formal apology after a 2016 government audit report emerged detailing allegations that the organization spent thousands of dollars on sexual services for foreign referees in the early 2010s, according to Al Jazeera. The governing body of football in South Korea released a statement addressing the revelations after … Read more
Liverpool Surrender Two-Goal Lead to Lose 3-2 Against Monaco at Anfield
Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Monaco at Anfield after surrendering a two-goal advantage in Skysports‘s first home game in charge as head coach, according to The New York Times. The Reds raced into an early lead during the pre-season friendly, but familiar defensive struggles and fading fitness levels allowed the French Ligue 1 side … Read more
Jorge Messi, Father and Longtime Agent of Lionel Messi, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday at the age of 68 in a Rosario medical clinic following a long illness. Clubs, officials, and teammates across international football offered tributes as the family gathered for a private wake. Final Days and Family Tributes in Rosario Jorge Messi passed away … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Survives Leadership Crisis After Secret Plan Abandoned
FIFA president Gianni Infantino survived a turbulent week of leadership crises, staff resignations, and a threatened UEFA boycott after abandoning a secret £3.1bn plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, though European associations continue pushing for accountability ahead of the March election. The Secret £3.1bn Plan That Sparked a Global Football Revolt … Read more