FIFA’s first-ever World Cup Final halftime show will feature multiple artists
The artist lineup is still under wraps.
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FIFA’s 2026 World Cup prediction market partner sounds super sketchy
Adi Predictstreet's only operating license, in Gibraltar, was obtained just days before the FIFA deal was announced.
FIFA to allow TV partners to stream ‘select’ World Cup matches live on YouTube
Fox has not yet indicated whether it will partake in streaming games on YouTube within the United States.
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Sports Reference pulls advanced soccer data after agreement violation dispute
"We are heartbroken both for our users who have come to rely upon this product and for our team that has spent thousands of hours bringing these stats to life and supporting our users."
FIFA to livestream World Cup matches to licensed sportsbooks
Users will be able to watch games within sportsbook apps.
FIFA names TikTok ‘preferred platform’ for 2026 World Cup, will livestream parts of matches
"We’re reaching the next generation of football fans — particularly younger and female audiences — and converting that passion into real tune-in and engagement at unprecedented scale."
Players’ union pleads with FIFA to limit afternoon kickoffs during 2026 World Cup
FIFPRO has identified Kansas City, Miami, and Monterrey as cities that carry an "extremely high risk" designation.
Jemele Hill bashes FIFA Club World Cup: ‘Let’s just let racism feel a little more at home’
"They care about looking racist. They don't care about being racist. They care about performance and optics."
‘FIFA suit’ blocks reporter’s Oval Office Iran question to Juventus coach
"The FIFA moderator of the press conference intervened. He said that questions should be focused on the game."
FIFA displays anti-racism messaging after fan backlash, but only for one day
The governing body displayed anti-racism messaging on Wednesday, the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, but that'll be it.
Telemundo World Cup event in Miami canceled after Coast Guard inspects party boat
The Coast Guard "denied that the boat was targeted based on who was on board and said crew members are routinely asked for identification during safety inspections."
Netflix Women’s World Cup deal keeps streaming dominant for U.S. soccer fans
Outsider has reportedly submitted highest bid for Women’s World Cup rights
A "non-traditional" media company has reportedly submitted the highest bid for 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup rights.
DAZN secures global media rights for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The announcement comes amid reports that Saudi Arabia is prepared to make a $1 billion investment in DAZN.
Inter Miami’s sudden Club World Cup qualification reveals the farce it’s been all along
Unbeknownst to anyone else, apparently Inter Miami's Supporters' Shield win was enough to qualify for the Club World Cup.
Canadian drone spying scandal FIFA punishment could knock defending champions out of Olympics
FIFA handed down a six-point penalty for Canada at the Olympics, hurting the defending champions' chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
A drone spying scandal is rocking Olympic soccer, and leading to Connor Stalions jokes
A Canadian analyst and assistant coach have been sent home, with the former also receiving an eight-month suspended sentence from French authorities.
FIFA reportedly seeking as much as $2 billion to expand FIFA+ streaming service
FIFA wants to expand FIFA+, its free streaming service.
FIFA mocked for 2026 World Cup Final tweet and article on “New York New Jersey”
The "New York New Jersey Stadium" description in a tweet and article drew some blowback for FIFA.
John Skipper airs FIFA’s dirty laundry after FBI subpoenas him over ESPN World Cup bids
"They think they're an independent geographical entity."
Spanish soccer federation threatens Jenni Hermoso and other players with lawsuit over kiss ‘lies’
The federation has threatened to take "the necessary legal action" against Hermoso and others.
Rebecca Lowe calls federations’ treatment of Women’s World Cup players ‘an absolute disgrace’
"Virtually every team has an issue with their federation, whether it is issues of sexual abuse or payments or simply they can't even seem to get them on the right flight altogether."
David Neal stepping down after 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, ending an era of Fox Sports soccer coverage
FIFA strikes deal with European countries to air 2023 Women’s World Cup
After extended negotiations, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will air in Europe's largest countries after all.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino threatens to not air Women’s World Cup in five European countries
FIFA is not thrilled with Women's World Cup bids from several western European countries.
