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The FIFA World Cup is an early test run of sorts for the 2028 Olympics, which organizers have billed as a “no car” Games where there will be no parking for attendees at any of the venues. Spectators will have to rely on transit and shuttles to get to events.
Manchester United revealed more details about its proposed new stadium on Thursday, including the precise location of the 100,000-seat arena.
A two-match ban for England centre-back Jarell Quansah after his sending off in the Three Lions’ FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Mexico was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday.
German soccer club Wolfsburg says Denmark star Christian Eriksen will start an individual rehabilitation program in his native country after another on-field collapse last month.
Milan opens its Serie A season on Aug. 23, but the Rossoneri might not have Christian Pulisic available for it. The Athletic’s James Horncastle, Paul Tenorio and Henry Bushnell report the forward sustained a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Monday.
Morocco will be without star forward Ismael Saibari for their quarter-final clash against France on Thursday.
Thomas Muller and Brian White scored two minutes apart in the second half to turn the tides as the Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their quest for a fifth straight Canadian Championship with a 4-1 win over Cavalry FC in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday.
France beat Morocco 2-0 in the semifinals four years ago in Qatar. With a victory this time, France would continue its bid to become only the third country to reach the final of three successive World Cups, joining Germany and Brazil.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday.
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pretournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10.
No more playful dances. No more taunting social media posts. Belgium is done celebrating its victory over the host United States and hard at work on extending its World Cup run on American soil.
Vancouver’s goal was to ensure that the First Nations were at the table in the planning process for the World Cup, and ultimately provide a platform that brings awareness to the city’s Indigenous communities and creates a lasting legacy.
France coach Didier Deschamps says that its appeal of star Michael Olise’s controversial World Cup yellow card during its Round of 16 win over Paraguay was denied by FIFA on Wednesday.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson rejoined The Three Lions at their World Cup training base Wednesday after undergoing surgery on his left wrist following a freak injury that he sustained while celebrating their Round of 16 triumph over Mexico last weekend.
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it’s now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America.
Two players from Canada’s FIFA World Cup team have been named to the roster for this month’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas joined London City Lionesses on Wednesday in a statement signing by the fast-growing English team.
The Northern Super League’s AFC Toronto have signed CanWNT defender Shelina Zadorsky to a contract on Wednesday.
Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups.
The quarter-final picture at the FIFA World Cup has been set. Here’s a closer look at the matchups and what to expect.
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