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FIFA: Netflix secures exclusive 2030 World Cup broadcast rights in Spain

Netflix added to its sports portfolio on Tuesday by landing the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup to the viewing audience in Spain and Andorra. Spain is one of...

FIFA: Report: Gianni Infantino received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino received a previously undisclosed $1.72 million World Cup payment, according to FIFA and...

FIFA: Tyler Adams selected captain of USMNT for new World Cup cycle

Veteran midfielder Tyler Adams regained the captaincy of the U.S. men's national team on Friday with the squad...

FIFA: Gianni Infantino backs proposal for federation payments from FIFA

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is willing to discuss having the governing body disburse millions of dollars to the...

FIFA: Justin Ellis, Julian Hall help USMNT rout Peru

Justin Ellis and Julian Hall scored in their debuts when a young United States men's national team defeated...

FIFA: U.S. primed to plant flag in ‘home’ World Cup opener vs. Paraguay

IRVINE, Calif. -- The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and blue for the...

FIFA: Trump administration: Somali ref suspected of terrorism link

The Somali referee headed to the World Cup then turned away was denied entry into the United States over a possible tie to terrorism,...

FIFA: Report: Canada’s Ismael Kone (fever) misses training session

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone did not train with the team on Wednesday due to a fever, TSN reported. Kone, 23, was wearing full gear before...

FIFA: Texas AG launches probe into FIFA’s ticket practices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over alleged deceptive ticketing practices for World Cup matches in his state. Paxton announced...

FIFA: World Cup primer: Players, places, plotlines and politics

After an unusual and at times underwhelming buildup, the 2026 World Cup is suddenly, finally the spectacle on everyone's mind. From questions surrounding Neymar's health...

FIFA: Mexico closes schools during World Cup opener to ease traffic

Mexico City children will get an unexpected day off from school on Thursday, as president Claudia Sheinbaum ordered the suspension of classes in an...