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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: FIFA VP says organization decides World Cup cities, despite Trump’s comments

FIFA's vice president said soccer's global governing body decides whether to move 2026 World Cup matches from host cities, contrary to comments made Sept....

FIFA: Trump: World Cup games will be moved if host cities aren’t ‘safe’

President Donald Trump would look to move matches for the 2026 World Cup if he deems any of the U.S. cities planning to serve...

FIFA: FIFA considering plan for 64-team World Cup in 2030

With the World Cup already set to expand to 48 teams next summer, FIFA is considering an even bigger expansion to 64 countries for...

FIFA: Spain reclaims No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; USA slides

Spain has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the FIFA Men's World Ranking for the first time since 2014 in the latest rankings released...

FIFA: Max Arfsten among those auditioning for a U.S. team in transition

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Max Arfsten is not paranoid, but every time he crosses the white line onto the soccer field he feels like the...

FIFA: Kennedy Center to host World Cup draw on Dec. 5

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump announced...