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FIFA: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo out of friendlies vs. US, Mexico

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been left off the team's squad for friendly matches against Mexico and the United States as he continues to recover from a right hamstring...

FIFA: Iran will boycott America, ‘but not the World Cup’

The president of Iran's soccer federation said his country would "boycott the United States, but not the World...

FIFA: Stripped of AFCON title, Senegal calls for corruption investigation

The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision that gave its Africa Cup of Nations title to...

FIFA: YouTube, FIFA reach World Cup live broadcast deal

FIFA announced an agreement Tuesday making YouTube a "preferred platform" for this summer's World Cup. The deal allows rights-holding...

FIFA: Giovanni Reyna makes USMNT roster despite 28 minutes of play this year

Limited playing time this year didn't prevent Giovanni Reyna from being selected as one of eight midfielders for...

FIFA: Report: USMNT to play four friendlies to prepare for World Cup

The U.S. men's national team plans to play four friendlies in 2026 to gear up for a World Cup on home turf, The Athletic...

FIFA: Mexico to host 6-team playoff tournament for World Cup spots

Two FIFA World Cup 2026 spots will be up for grabs in a six-team playoff tournament that will take place during March in Mexico. Iraq,...

FIFA: Spain leads, U.S. rises in latest FIFA men’s world ranking

Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's...

FIFA: Scott McTominay’s bicycle kick helps Scotland secure World Cup spot

Scott McTominay scored the dramatic -- and ultimately decisive -- goal on a bicycle kick on Tuesday to secure Scotland's spot in the 2026...

FIFA: World Cup ticket holders can get priority visa appointments

A meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump has resulted in FIFA World Cup ticket-holders receiving prioritized visa interviews, according...

FIFA: Germany, Netherlands qualify for 2026 World Cup

Four-time World Cup champion Germany finally secured their place in the 2026 edition with a 6-0 rout over Slovakia on Monday. It will be Germany's...