FIFA World Cup draw in Vegas on December 5: reports
Las Vegas will play host to the 2026 World Cup draw on December 5, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
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Top footballers afraid to speak out against playing too many games: FIFPro chief
Top footballers are afraid to speak out against playing too many matches for fear of the impact it could have on their careers, the general secretary of global players' union FIFPro said on Friday.
Indian football 'hurt, scared' as domestic game hits fresh low
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter once called India a 鈥榮leeping giant鈥� of football, but the sport is mired in fresh crisis in the country and faces problems from the top down to grassroots.
FIFA imposes transfer ban on Fakirerpool
World football governing body FIFA handed a transfer ban on Bangladesh Premier League outfit Fakirerpool Young Men's Club for the forthcoming season for failing to clear last season鈥檚 wages to their Uzbek midfielder Sardor Jakhonov.
Chelsea's triumph a 'statement', but what might be the cost?
For Chelsea, victory in Sunday's Club World Cup decider completed a fine first season under Enzo Maresca, and also finally brought the curtain down on a marathon campaign that they must hope does not catch up with them down the line.
Boos and applause for Trump at FIFA Club World Cup final
Donald Trump experienced the agony and the ecstasy of football on Sunday as he was booed at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup -- even as he joined in some high-spirited celebrations with champions Chelsea.
Chelsea boss Maresca hails 'great triumph'
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insisted winning the Club World Cup meant as much as winning the Champions League after his side beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first edition of FIFA's new competition on Sunday.
Club World Cup proves it is imperfect but here to stay
The first edition of the expanded Club World Cup wraps up this weekend with FIFA president Gianni Infantino already hailing it as a huge success while the world of football faces up to the idea that an imperfect tournament is here to stay.
Trump the football fan: US president to attend FIFA club final
Donald Trump will on Sunday showcase his unexpected attachment to a sport in which 鈥楢merica First鈥� remains a dream, for now.
Infantino hails Club World Cup as 'world's most successful competition'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino triumphantly declared the Club World Cup to be 鈥榯he most successful club competition in the world鈥� Saturday ahead of this weekend's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
Bangladesh slip to 184th in FIFA rankings
Bangladesh have slipped one step down to 184th in the latest FIFA ranking published on Thursday. World champions Argentina retained their top position in the ranking.
FIFA opens office inside New York's Trump Tower
FIFA has opened an office inside Trump Tower in New York City as it steps up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in North America, world football's governing body announced.
Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Club World Cup final after the new signing's double strike secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday.
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.
Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semis
Paris Saint-Germain reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle on Saturday.
Al Hilal showed Saudi league not just about money: Koulibaly
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage.
Fluminense beat Al Hilal to reach Club World Cup semis
Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis
A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.
Time for women鈥檚 team to look beyond
After securing their place in the AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup for the first time, the Bangladesh national team, who are two-time SAFF champions, now have the opportunity to aim higher by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2027 and the Olympics 2028...
Final third ability keeping Europe ahead as gap narrows: Wenger
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, says the Club World Cup has shown that the ability of teams in the final third remains the biggest gap between European clubs and those from the rest of the world.
Ancelotti tells Neymar to prepare well for World Cup
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar 鈥榓 very important player鈥� and has urged the injury-prone star 鈥榯o prepare well鈥� for the 2026 World Cup.
Inter, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16
Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
Ill Mbappe out of second Madrid Club World Cup clash
Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, but could be back for the final group stage game, coach Xabi Alonso said on Saturday.
PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener
Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Merciless Bayern hit 10 against amateurs Auckland City
Bayern Munich showed no mercy to amateurs Auckland City at the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the minnows from New Zealand 10-0 in their opening game as Jamal Musiala came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick.
New-look City crave winning feeling at Club World Cup
Bolstered by a 拢100 million ($135 million) spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup, Manchester City are determined to erase the memory of a disappointing season by returning to winning ways in the United States.
Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly on Saturday as FIFA's new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.
Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off
Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States. AFP Sport picks five things to look out for on the pitch as teams compete to conquer the world and claim their share of $1 billion in prize money.
Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener
Inter Miami will be without their Spanish international left back Jordi Alba for the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday against Egypt's Al Ahly.