FIFA will open access to confidential documents detailing president Gianni Infantino's controversial proposal to bring private investors into the World Cup, a source confirmed to ESPN.
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Two-time World Cup coach Takeshi Okada resigned as Japanese federation VP in protest over AFC support of FIFA during Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign.
Vozinha's improbable star turn at the 2026 World Cup led him to Monday night's Ballon d'Or ceremony. It was also a perfect moment for those who love the game, but never get love back.
After a remarkable year for Bayern Munich and England, Harry Kane becoming the world's best player is the ultimate reward for years of perseverance.
Lionel Messi has accepted that Argentina's 2026 World Cup extra-time defeat to Spain was a part of his football journey.
The Asian Football Confederation endorsed Gianni Infantino on Friday for a fourth term as FIFA president.
The president of the AFC gave no hint Thursday about the body's support or opposition to the reelection of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.
The best place to develop Japanese talent is in the English Premier League, the president of the Japan Football Association has said.
Gianni Infantino's campaign for reelection as FIFA president is set to move this week to Japan and a meeting scheduled for Wednesday with the Asian Football Confederation.
Cristiano Ronaldo issued with 30-day suspension and €255 ($285.90) fine by Portuguese Football Federation for walking out on squad during last month's UEFA Nations League campaign, Ronaldo will be eligible for selection for Nations League games against Denmark and Wales next month.
Gianni Infantino tried to make amends at Thursday's FIFA Council meeting for his ill-fated attempt to sell the World Cup. Will it be enough to save his reelection bid?
Argentina forward Lautaro Martínez says he often watches his winning goal against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, labelling it "one of the most important in the history of the national team."
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt says Gianni Infantino is "not fit to be FIFA president" if he does not answer questions about his World Cup private investor plan or the Folarin Balogun case.
Gianni Infantino gave an apology to his toughest critics but no new details or documents on FIFA issues during FIFA council meetings Thursday.
FIFA is set to amend its rules to prevent a repeat of the controversial reversal of the World Cup suspension issued to Folarin Balogun, sources have told ESPN.
FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion fund to its members for development between 2027 and 2030, including a boosted amount of $25 million for each association.
Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the
FIFA president Gianni Infantino appears to have breached FIFA regulations after an IRS filing revealed an undisclosed $1.72 million pay package on top of his declared salary for 2024.
Gianni Infantino faces a clear path towards reelection as FIFA president after sources told ESPN that Victor Montagliani plans to stay as Concacaf president.
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| Group L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
