Mikaela Shiffrin takes first World Cup slalom of season for 98th career win

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier

Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian ...

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

Controversy remains over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 bid The 54-year-old was re-elected Fifa president last year Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

UEFA Nations League: What's at stake, 2026 World Cup qualifying impact

The UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Why next five days are key to Scots' World Cup hopes

The Nations League matches with Croatia and Poland could determined Scotland's World Cup hopes. Here's why...

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.

FIFA unveils innovative and transformative 24-karat Club World Cup trophy

The winner of the tournament, which begins next June in the U.S., will receive a golden trophy that can transform from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure.