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B.C. Place in Vancouver (Credit: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Vancouver Whitecaps and City of Vancouver Sign MoU to Explore New Stadium

The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Whitecaps have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the potential development of a new stadium and entertainment district at Hastings Park in east Vancouver. The City and the MLS club have entered into an exclusive negotiation period for the entirety of 2026. During this […]

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Arsenal and Brentford will host the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup in 2026 (Credit: FIFA)

Arsenal and Brentford to Host Inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Tournament

Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium have been confirmed to stage the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup in early 2026, in a tournament that will crown the first women’s intercontinental club champions for a calendar year. The two venues will host four matches, including two semi-finals, a third-place play-off and a final, from January 28 to […]

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The Trionda official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Random Selection Draw Phase Opens for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Random Selection Draw ticketing phase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has now opened, and will remain open through to January 13 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET). It marks the first phase when fans will be able to apply for single-match tickets based on who is playing […]

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The Trionda - the 2026 FIFA World Cup official match ball (Photo by Marcio Machado/FIFA)

2026 FIFA World Cup Groups and Match Schedule Confirmed

The groups and the match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States have been announced in Washington, D.C. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, including 12 groups of four national teams, and a new round-of-32, before a world champion is decided. The final draw […]

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Germany will host UEFA Women's Euro 2029 (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

Germany to Host UEFA Women’s Euro 2029

Germany has been selected as the host nation for UEFA Women’s EURO 2029. The decision was made at a meeting on December 3 and announced by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin at a special ceremony shortly afterwards. The bid by the German Football Association (DFB) beat off competition from its counterpart in Poland, as well as […]

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The Men's FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

What to Expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw

The Final Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place on December 5 and it promises to be a glitzy and milestone occasion for a number of reasons. For the first time, the Men’s FIFA World Cup will be staged in three different countries in the summer of 2026, in Canada, Mexico and the […]

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The women's soccer World Cup trophy. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

U.S., UK Move Closer to Hosting 2031, 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cups

The United States moved one step closer to hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the international soccer federation announced that a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica was the only one submitted for consideration. Meanwhile, a joint bid by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was the sole bidder for the 2035 […]

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FIFA and Globant have expanded their partnership (Credit: FIFA / Globant)

FIFA and Globant Expand Partnership to Deliver Digital Services

FIFA and Globant have signed an expanded partnership, which will see the digitally native company deliver a portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services across FIFA’s ecosystem. After beginning their collaboration four years ago, the expanded agreement will include enhancements to FIFA’s digital platforms and a new mobile app that will help […]

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Columbus Crew Venue Renamed ScottsMiracle-Gro Field

The Columbus Crew and the ScottsMiracle-Gro Company have announced the expansion of a 15-plus year partnership that will include a new multiyear agreement that will including naming rights to the club’s stadium in Columbus, Ohio, which was previously known as Lower.com Field. Beginning with the 2026 season, the venue will be known as ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. […]

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Real Madrid to launch Bernabéu Interactive Fan Experience

Real Madrid C.F. is partnering with global entertainment studio Moment Factory to create Realmadrid Games, a multi-level interactive journey around the newly renovated Bernabéu stadium. Described as a “world-first permanent multimedia activation,” the experience is designed to extend the fan journey beyond match days and develop immersive interactivity, while transforming underutilized spaces into year-round attractions. […]

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