Soccer
Stan Kroenke wants SoFi Stadium to host the 2026 World Cup final under terms FIFA might not accept, which might prevent L.A. from hosting any games.
Oct. 31, 2023
Why are FIFA and UEFA allowing Russian soccer teams to once again compete in international tournaments despite the ongoing war in Ukraine?
Oct. 6, 2023
FIFA suspended Spanish soccer President Luis Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates his conduct, which included kissing a player without her consent.
Aug. 26, 2023
Investment in the game has finally created parity in the Women’s World Cup. Hopefully FIFA boss Gianni Infantino no longer has to be condescending.
Aug. 22, 2023
Alex Morgan and her U.S. soccer teammates say having a hotel to themselves for early World Cup games, a new perk this year, has made a huge impact.
July 28, 2023
World & Nation
On Wednesday, global soccer’s governing body unveiled the branding for the largest and longest World Cup tournament in history.
May 18, 2023
FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to court authoritative regimes and look the other way on human rights issues in his relentless expansion quest.
April 4, 2023
Sports
Nov. 18, 2022
FIFA honored prominent soccer journalist Grant Wahl during the England-France World Cup match, joining a wave of tributes to Wahl following his death.
Dec. 10, 2022
FIFA threatened to sanction World Cup players wearing armbands in support of the LGBTQ community. Iran’s players refused to sing the national anthem.
Nov. 21, 2022