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Following FIFA's abandoned private equity proposal, New Zealand Football urges regional solidarity as confidence in FIFA leadership faces challenges.
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The July 2 match drew an average of 24.43 million viewers on Fox, becoming the largest English-language soccer audience in U.S. history.
Fox News Latest | Jul 3, 2026, 1:00 AM
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The July 2, 2026, World Cup knockout match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina drew the largest English-language soccer broadcast audience in U.S. history.
Fox News Latest | Jul 2, 2026, 11:43 PM
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Women's WorldTeams have raised concerns about cyclists allegedly using padded bras to reduce air resistance during time trials at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 10:59 PM
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Plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors collapsed following opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation.
France 24 English | Aug 3, 2026, 8:07 AM
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Claudius Schaefer says there can be ‘only one consequence’ to Infantino’s actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 8:29 AM
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Following widespread opposition from football confederations and officials, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped the proposal to privatize stakes in major Fifa tournaments.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:33 AM
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The AFC expresses deep concern over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors and calls for urgent governance reforms.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 9:55 AM
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European and North/Central American football associations unite against Fifa’s plan to invite private investment in World Cup competitions.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
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The WNBA team issued a statement following an incident where a minority owner used expletives against teenage girls holding signs backing Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 7:17 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a $28.7 billion plan to create a commercial subsidiary granting investors control over major tournaments, including the World Cup, sparking concern from football confederations worldwide.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
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The Department of Homeland Security reports significant law enforcement actions against human trafficking during the FIFA World Cup, including the rescue of 30 children and seizure of counterfeit merchandise.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 6:52 PM
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Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scored for Fukushima United in a 7-0 victory over Iwaki Furukawa, advancing in the Emperor’s Cup.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:52 AM
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USA Today columnist Nancy Armour faces criticism after linking WNBA star Caitlin Clark's conduct to Emmett Till, highlighting tensions in modern sports journalism.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 11:25 AM
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The Italian Football Federation is considering former managers Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola to lead the national team after Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 8:43 AM
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Former US women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe says President Trump's actions disrupted the US men's team's underdog momentum ahead of their defeat to Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 12:20 AM
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NFF President Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, alleging external political influence and calling for acknowledgment of an error.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 6:24 PM
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Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett sparked widespread mockery after claiming during a congressional hearing that Argentina’s 'racist history' influenced World Cup fans to root against the team.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 7:31 PM
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Key political and social developments emerge alongside controversies over IRS actions and pandemic documents.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 11:46 AM
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Spain's national football team received a royal welcome and a massive fan parade in Madrid following their 2026 World Cup victory.
Africanews | Jul 20, 2026, 1:32 PM
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FBI Director Kash Patel details the agency’s largest-ever security commitment for a sporting event, reporting no significant criminal attacks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup held across the United States.
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Spain clinched their second World Cup title on July 20, 2026, showcasing a team-driven approach that outshone solo performances, while Argentina's Lionel Messi faced heartbreak in defeat.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 5:26 AM
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Following Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, President Donald Trump highlighted the tournament's impact on US soccer culture amid logistical challenges and future sports hosting plans.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 12:49 AM
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Former USA football star Tobin Heath shares insights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing the tournament's high scoring and standout teams ahead of the final.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 1:05 PM