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The Guardian FootballInfantino’s Faustian bargain with Trump has stained football’s biggest stage
The Fifa president sought influence with the US leader. Instead, Fifa’s president has entangled football in politics and wounded the game’s credibility Ever since the United States won the rights to co-host the 2026 World Cup, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has worked to ingratiate himself with Donald Trump at all costs, supposedly to secure preferential treatment for Fifa from the American government. Predictably, he suffered the same fate as everyone who has made a Faustian bargain with the US president: he learned that cozying up to Trump always backfires, tarnishing the entire sport along the way. I love soccer because, at its best, it is inclusive, democratic and accessible to everyone. So do billions of other people; the sport’s universal cultural impact truly lends it the potential to be a force for good that “unites the world”, as Fifa loves to say . We saw this force in action at the start of the World Cup when, despite Trump’s hardline anti-immigrant and anti-foreigner policies, the prevailing sentiment showed that visiting teams and fans found most Americans really are warm and welcoming people. Nathán Goldberg Crenier serves as the elected vice-president of the US Soccer Federation. This editorial represents his personal opinions and does not necessarily reflect the positions or views of US Soccer. Continue reading...
ESPNSource: MLS down to 3 names to replace Garber
The list of candidates to succeed Don Garber as MLS commissioner is down to three, with LAFC co-owner Larry Berg, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe and former Fox executive David Nathanson the three finalists, a source confirmed to ESPN.
BBC SportDefiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
BBC Sport'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
ESPNBeer here! World Cup a boon for U.S. suds sales
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S., with host cities reporting a 14% bump in sales at bars, restaurants and stadiums in the first four weeks of the tournament.
ESPNJust tuning in for World Cup final? Let's catch yo...
For those who are just tuning in, here are the highlights of the World Cup so far, from Lionel Messi heroics and underdog upsets to brave USMNT performances.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
⚽ Latest news before Sunday’s World Cup 2026 final ⚽ Football Daily | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail us Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday. Sanchez, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump – who also plans to attend Sunday’s final in New Jersey – will then travel to Algeria for an official visit. AFP Continue reading...
BBC SportAre Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance
A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments As a Japanese supporter exclaimed to a television camera, “Texas is good, everything is big”, we knew the World Cup had started. In those early euphoric moments, seeing the palpable joy when everything is still possible, it seemed Japan fans were the MVPs of memes. They came in their thousands, dressed in sombreros and Mario outfits, tossed into the air like confetti and line dancing with the Dutch. Then the heartbreak arrived . Continue reading...
ESPNTuchel's retreat set up England's World Cup exit a...
Just 10 days ago, Thomas Tuchel was being hailed as a tactical genius. England's semifinal capitulation, however, has the spotlight firmly on the Three Lions boss.
BBC SportFive reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit
Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
BBC SportThe financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
BBC SportTuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat.
The Guardian FootballBBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?
Danny Murphy’s decision to start talking about his deceased cat will haunt the rest of his career while Christina Unkel’s referee analysis was no-nonsense and to the point The final may be Argentina v Spain, but ardent media watchers in the UK know that in broadcasting terms, a World Cup is always a domestic battle between the BBC and ITV. So who won on these important criteria? Continue reading...
BBC SportWorld Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed
Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
BBC SportEngland missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane
England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
BBC SportEffort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
ESPNBellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
Jude Bellingham has played down what appeared to be an animated discussion with Lionel Messi during the World Cup semifinal.