‘A plague of liars’: what caused the disastrous pitches at Copa América?
This Copa América was scorching chaos. Will World Cup 2026 be different?
June 2024
Expensive tickets, empty seats and brutal heat: Copa América’s fan problem
Tournament soccer should be a party but exorbitant ticket prices, high temperatures and ill-considered venues have hurt the atmosphere
‘Stop sending me money’: Singapore keeper deluged after saves help China
Hassan Sunny saves denied Thailand to aid Chinese World Cup bid and his food stall received record business in person and online
Bangladesh 0-2 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
Ajdin Hrustic had a hand in the opener and Kusini Yengi scored the second in the Socceroos’ win that keeps their perfect record intact
May 2024
‘Dream will be fulfilled’: Irankunda named in Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifiers
18-year-old is set to make his Australia debut, with Daniel Arzani recalled into squad to face Bangladesh and Palestine
April 2024
Vietnam missing the glory days of Park Hang-seo as Indonesia step up
Team Garuda’s World Cup dream is alive as regional rivals struggle to build on transformational manager’s work
March 2024
India left reeling by Afghanistan as World Cup hopes begin to fade again
Expanded 2026 World Cup finals have given hope to Igor Stimac’s side but the Lions of Khorasan had other ideas
This USMNT team should be entering its prime. Now they need to prove it
The US claimed the Concacaf Nations League title with yet another win over Mexico. But they need to beat the best teams as 2026 approaches
North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan
Last-minute decision on Tuesday’s match leaves football bodies searching for alternative venue
February 2024
The 2026 World Cup final is in … New Jersey? A brief guide to the MetLife Stadium
1990 had Rome, 2006 had Berlin, 2014 had Rio and 2026 will have East Rutherford. So how did Fifa decide on the venue for the final?
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to host 2026 World Cup final as Azteca gets opener
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will host the final of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada
World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts’ human rights – and that includes the US
Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final
January 2024
Dorival Júnior set to be named Brazil head coach after leaving São Paulo
MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats in bid to host 2026 World Cup final
December 2023
Sportblog
Saudi Arabia lacks community and political dignity to be a global football hub
Philipp Lahm
Saudi’s football culture can only catch up to Europe and the US once its political conditions see massive change
November 2023
Hayes’ appointment shows US Soccer’s ambition. So why keep Gregg Berhalter?
Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd violence delay in Rio
Brazil 0-1 Argentina: 2026 World Cup qualifying – as it happened
Harry Souttar heads home to give Australia narrow win over Palestine
