Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, according to a post by the country’s embassy in Mexico. The message on X attributed comments to Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, saying that the men’s team will not travel to America this summer because … Read more
The Athletic has live coverage of the latest news for the 2026 World Cup. In March 2024, Canada’s men’s national team had reason to be on edge. It had bottled a 2-1 lead in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals the previous November, allowing three goals at home to Jamaica in an … Read more
Although an ocean separates them, Alphonso Davies and fans of the Canada men’s national team may have shared the same reaction on Tuesday — a grimace and then a tear or two. For the second time in less than three weeks, the Bayern Munich left-back and Canada captain was forced to hobble off the pitch … Read more
There are 100 days until the World Cup, so we asked 100 members of staff at The Athletic to choose the player they are most excited to watch at the tournament. We didn’t want 51 Lionel Messis and 49 Cristiano Ronaldos, and they were encouraged to choose differently from their colleagues. Some did, but for … Read more
Archyde Raphinha Surpasses Messi’s Champions League Record, Eyes Ronaldo’s Mark Barcelona’s Raphinha is enjoying a stellar 2024-25 season, one that’s putting him in the conversation for individual accolades. The Brazilian winger has not only been breaking personal records but also surpassed a notable Champions League milestone previously held by lionel Messi. DFP tag: DN_Intext_Center_BTF_1 Raphinha’s … Read more
Title/Heading Summary/key Point Additional Details Copa del Rey Final: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona The 2025 Copa del Rey final features Real Madrid… The post Copa del Rey Final: Watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live 2024 appeared first on Archyworldys. Source link
Alejandro Dominguez, the president of South American soccer’s ruling body CONMEBOL, wants the 2030 men’s World Cup to be temporarily expanded to 64 teams. The idea was first proposed by Uruguayan football official Ignacio Alonso at a FIFA Council meeting last month, before UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin dismissed the proposal as a “bad idea”. The … Read more
MLS Week 7 Showdown: San Diego FC Faces Seattle Sounders Table of Contents MLS Week 7 Showdown: San Diego FC Faces Seattle Sounders match Preview: A West Coast Clash Game Details and Viewing Data team Overviews and Recent performance Strategic implications and Key Matchups MLS Viewership and Growing Popularity San Diego FC vs. Seattle Sounders: … Read more
Alphonso Davies Injury sparks Controversy: ACL Tear Sidelines Bayern Star, Raises questions About Canada Soccer‘s Handling Table of Contents Alphonso Davies Injury sparks Controversy: ACL Tear Sidelines Bayern Star, Raises questions About Canada Soccer’s Handling davies Suffers ACL Tear, Out for Several Months Agent Claims Davies Was ‘Pressured’ to Play, Canada Soccer Denies Allegations Impact … Read more
Jesse Marsch tends to deliver public statements with the force of a blunt object. Sure, it might catch your typically docile Canadian off guard. But after years of Canadian coaches and fans treading lightly about the men’s national team’s capabilities, the one holding the seat as Canada’s head coach is shedding light on the right … Read more