WORLD CUP 2026
Complete coverage of the greatest show on Earth. Scores, highlights, analysis, and stories from every match.
Premier League's World Cup Hangover: Arsenal and Liverpool Face a Brutal 2026-27
The World Cup was a spectacle. Now the Premier League elite are paying for it. Arsenal and Liverpool face a brutal season, and the math doesn't lie.
Alex NovakAug 8
Hayes Sounds Alarm: US Youth Soccer Falling Behind Europe
USWNT boss Emma Hayes warns American youth soccer is falling behind Europe. The U-20 World Cup is the test. Can the U.S. keep up?
Daniel CrosswellAug 8
Argentina and Mexico Close Ranks Behind Infantino as FIFA Vows to Clean House
Argentina and Mexico have publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid the Forward Enterprise scandal, but is this a lifeline or a last gasp? The world's most powerful football nations are picking sides — and the game itself is paying the price.
Priya RajanAug 8
City Slaps Down Barça’s $57.79M Rodri Bid — But the Door Isn’t Shut
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's $57.79M bid for Rodri, but the door isn't closed. Here's what happens next in a saga that could reshape both clubs.
Michael ThorpeAug 8
Inside the Backroom Brawl That Kept Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid
Arsenal threw €200m and a fortune in wages at Vinícius Júnior. But after a tense video call, a fired-up Ancelotti, and one final ultimatum from Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid won the day. Here's the inside story of a contract that almost slipped away.
Clara VandenbergAug 8
Chucky Lozano Swaps San Diego for Galaxy? A Loan Move That Smells of Panic
Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano's loan to LA Galaxy is more than a soccer move — it's a desperate gamble by two clubs who've lost their nerve.
James WhitfieldAug 7
Vini Jr. Stays: Real Madrid Locks Down Star With 6-Year Deal Until 2032
Vinícius Júnior ends the transfer saga by signing a six-year extension with Real Madrid, securing his legacy at the Bernabéu and sending a message to the football world.
Tommy GallagherAug 7
Salah Dumps Liverpool for Trabzonspor: A Two-Year Turkish Delight
Mohamed Salah's shock move to Trabzonspor is a two-year Turkish delight that signals the end of an era at Liverpool. Will he thrive?
Celeste MoreauAug 7
Real Madrid's Gamble on Diomande: Genius or Overkill?
Real Madrid just paid €120M for a 21-year-old to join an attack that already has Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham. Here's why it's not just smart — it's inevitable.
Ryan O'ConnellAug 7
World Cup cash machine: Fox ad revenue jumps 78%, Tubi scores big
Fox's ad revenue exploded 78% thanks to the World Cup and Tubi. Here's why this isn't just a one-time sugar high—it's a sign of a smarter media strategy.
Fiona BlackwoodAug 7
UEFA's World Cup Boycott Threat Still Alive Despite Infantino's Apology
UEFA says the World Cup boycott threat is still on the table despite Infantino's apology. Europe wants real reform, not PR. Here's why this standoff could break the sport.
Marcus WebbAug 6
Madrid's €140m Gamble on Diomande: Genius or Desperation?
Real Madrid's €140m bet on 19-year-old Yan Diomande is a high-stakes gamble that could define an era or become a cautionary tale. We break down the genius and the desperation behind the deal.
Nina JohanssonAug 6