FIFA’s new joint venture with European Football Clubs could reshape the Club World Cup, with the 2029 edition expected to expand from 32 to 48 teams and offer more routes for
analysisDay nine of the World Cup 2026 brings a look back at Antonin Panenka's iconic 1976 penalty and its enduring legacy, alongside a critical analysis of the tactical impact and fairness concerns surrounding the tournament's new hydration breaks.
confirmedGary O’Neil, 43, is on the verge of becoming Ipswich’s new head coach, marking his return to England from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
newsArsenal will begin their Premier League title defence against newly-promoted Coventry City, while Liverpool travel to face Newcastle in the pick of the opening-day fixtures.
Transfer RumourRecruitment staff are reassessing their shortlist after a highly rated target opted for continuity.
reportGhana have suffered a major setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, ruling him out of the Black Stars' opening Group L clash against Panama
analysisreportThe United States opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4–1 win over Paraguay, but this was more than a strong result. With Folarin Balogun finishing clinically, Christian Pulisic setting the tone and Gio Reyna adding late quality, the USMNT showed why they may be one of the tournament’s most dangerous outsiders.