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Gianni Infantino had a very concrete reason for the astronomical 2026 World Cup ticket prices.

Ruben Amorim has been full of praise for his recent performances.

Being the host nation usually provides an advantage at the World Cup—but it doesn’t for everyone.

Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.

World Cup teams don’t come any worse than this lot, who truly crumbled on the grandest stage.

Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.

Some players are so gifted that they can do it all in the heart of the park.

The battle to be England’s No. 10 at the World Cup is well and truly on.

There’s no indication 32-year-old Kane is ready to hang up his boots just yet—but a replacement is waiting.

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A visualization of the newly expanded format if each result went according to the FIFA rankings.

FIFA have increased the total prize money by 50%.

FIFA revealed that a select number of seats will be available for $60.

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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.

The 2025 MLS Cup runner-up picked up a 4–1 win over the Portland Timbers to start the 2026 Cascadia Cup.

Sergiño Dest will face a tight timeline to play in the USMNT’s March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

FIFA will reportedly allow broadcasters to cut away to ads during hydration breaks in 2026 World Cup matches.

Iran was the only country missing at FIFA’s planning meeting in Atlanta this week.

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Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva and many more feature in the gossip.