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New scandal rocks the corridors of FIFA: life bans and fines for officials who stole Covid funds

Announcement of the names of the accused

Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

World Cup trophy Christian Pulisic Edson Alvarez

World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

World Cup 2026 draw: Everything you need to know

The latest information on the World Cup 2026 draw, including the date, what to expect in terms of teams and pots, and how to watch.

SC Freiburg v FC Utrecht - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Ex-Man Utd youngster Iqbal banished ahead of Betis showdown

Former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal has been banished from the Utrecht squad and will be absent for the game against Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday. Utrecht coach Ron Jans has publicly criticised the midfielder following his return from international duty with Iraq, saying that he needs "a reset" before he will be brought back into the team.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock Is Unveiled In Mexico City

FIFA Play-Off Tournament: Everything you need to know

FIFA Play-Off Tournament — how it works, who qualifies, seeding, format, schedule and other key points you should know.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Tampa Bay Rowdies	24	14	6	4	41	23	18	48	L W D L W
2	Charleston Battery	24	12	4	8	49	31	18	40	D L W W L
3	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	25	11	5	9	28	25	3	38	W D D L W
4	Detroit City FC	23	10	7	6	28	19	9	37	L D D W D
5	Hartford Athletic	23	8	10	5	24	23	1	34	W D W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Tampa Bay Rowdies

L
W
D
L
W

Charleston Battery

D
L
W
W
L

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

W
D
D
L
W

Detroit City FC

L
D
D
W
D

Hartford Athletic

W
D
W
W
W

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	El Paso Locomotive FC	24	13	4	7	41	30	11	43	W W W W W
2	New Mexico United	22	12	5	5	33	23	10	41	D W L W D
3	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	24	11	4	9	40	37	3	37	W W W L L
4	FC Tulsa	23	10	6	7	27	21	6	36	L D W W L
5	Sacramento Republic FC	23	9	9	5	30	20	10	36	W D D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form