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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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Rendering courtesy of Columbus Crew

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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An image of the proposed new Birmingham City FC stadium (Birmingham City FC)

New Stadium Design Unveiled for Birmingham City FC

Knighthead Capital Management, the owners of Birmingham City Football Club and the minority stakeholders of the Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, has unveiled a new stadium design for Birmingham City Football Club. The proposed 62,000-capacity stadium, designed in collaboration with Heatherwick Studio and MANICA Architecture, would be expected to host a range of sporting and entertainment […]

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The FIFA logo is displayed on the pitch before the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Selects Agencies to Design FIFA Fan Festival

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has selected Solomon Group and WINK to serve as executive producer of the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, which will be held at Centennial Olympic Park in June and July 2026 during the World Cup. The agencies were selected from a field of more than 60 applicants lead production and […]

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Ria Money Transfer Signs with Mexican Soccer Teams

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing, have secured a multiyear partnership agreement with Ria Money Transfer to make the company the official remittance services partner of both the Mexican Men’s and Women’s National Teams. Soccer United Marketing is the commercial arm and partner of Mexico’s annual U.S. Tour. Ria launched the partnership at […]

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