Tuchel: Henderson sets the standards for England (0:59)
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9dAssociated Press

UEFA slams Infantino's late arrival from Trump tour

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's late arrival from the Middle East, where he joined President Donald Trump, delayed the opening of FIFA's annual meeting.

Laurens: Ancelotti recalling Casemiro shows Brazil's lack of talent (1:29)
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10dAssociated Press

FIFA gets complaint over Saudi WC human rights

A group of international lawyers filed a formal complaint to FIFA on Thursday claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.

Carlo Ancelotti reflects on Real Madrid exit (1:02)
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12dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Ancelotti on Madrid exit, Brazil deal: 'No drama'

Carlo Ancelotti said there's "no need for drama" around his departure from Real Madrid, insisting he remains "totally focused" but admitting the team might need "fresh impetus" after confirming that he'll leave to take charge of Brazil.

Gomez: Brazil won't win the World Cup with Ancelotti (2:31)
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Echegaray: Vinicius Junior will be loving Ancelotti's Brazil appointment (2:15)
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Cristiano Ronaldo's son trains with Portugal's U15s (1:58)
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13dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Brazil announce Ancelotti as new head coach

Carlo Ancelotti will be the first foreign coach of Brazil, the CBF announced on Monday. However, Real Madrid are yet to confirm his exit from the club.

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17dReuters

Azteca to reopen in March for 2026 World Cup

Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada announced on Wednesday that the renowned Azteca Stadium will reopen in March 2026 after renovations to meet FIFA standards for hosting the 2026 World Cup.

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18dReuters

Trump taps Andrew Giuliani to lead WC task force

President Donald Trump has appointed Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, to serve as the task force's executive director for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

Gomez: Ricardo Pepi is USMNT's main man (1:33)
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29dAssociated Press

Senator wants travel policies eased before '26 WC

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.

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35dESPN News Services

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia's minister of sport, Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, insisted workers' safety was being taken "seriously" and that an investigation had been launched over the death of migrant worker during construction of a stadium for the 2034 World Cup.

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36dAlex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez

Ancelotti rules out Madrid rift, won't talk future

Carlo Ancelotti has denied there's any rift behind the scenes at Real Madrid, saying he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season.

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36dReuters

Ex-Croatia midfielder dies in car crash aged 39

Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivac died in a car crash in Karlovac in central Croatia on Friday, the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said.

Will Neymar ever get over his injury problems? (1:53)
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40dAdriana Garcia

Suárez: Messi wants to play at 2026 World Cup

Argentina captain Lionel Messi wants to play at the 2026 World Cup, according to his Inter Miami teammate and friend Luis Suarez.

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40dMichael Rothstein

Slow CWC ticket sales don't worry FIFA's Infantino

ATLANTA -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is not concerned about ticket sales for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States despite questions about how well the 32-team event is selling across the country.

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40dLizzy Becherano

Concacaf prez blasts 64-team World Cup plan

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has joined other confederations in opposing the proposal of CONMEBOL leader Alejandro Domínguez to expand the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition of the international tournament.

FIFA World Cup Ladder

Group AGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+47
Senegal3201+16
Ecuador3111+14
Qatar3003-60
Group BGPWDLGDP
England3210+77
United States3120+15
Iran3102-33
Wales3012-51
Group CGPWDLGDP
Argentina3201+36
Poland311104
Mexico3111-14
Saudi Arabia3102-23
Group DGPWDLGDP
France3201+36
Australia3201-16
Tunisia311104
Denmark3012-21
Group EGPWDLGDP
Japan3201+16
Spain3111+64
Germany3111+14
Costa Rica3102-83
Group FGPWDLGDP
Morocco3210+37
Croatia3120+35
Belgium3111-14
Canada3003-50
Group GGPWDLGDP
Brazil3201+26
Switzerland3201+16
Cameroon311104
Serbia3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Portugal3201+26
South Korea311104
Uruguay311104
Ghana3102-23