In eight months the 2026 World Cup will make history as the biggest single sporting event - but not everyone is celebrating.

Cindy Parlow Cone, U.S. Soccer’s president, is targeting 'the legacy we will create' if the joint bidders are awarded the 2031 tournament.

European football ruling body UEFA is planning a change in the qualification system for the World Cup and the European Championships, the Sport Bild weekly reported on Wednesday. According to the report,

Jack Porter has been named in the England u17 squad for the World Cup in November, but Max Dowman won’t be involved despite his vital role in qualifying.Photo by Ben McShane – Sportsfile/UEFA via

They have had issues handling high-pressure situations and the improvements they've made via the WPL will be put to the test against New Zealand

Morocco wants to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

The United States plans to co-host the 2031 World Cup with regional neighbors, the same structure being used for the men's championship next year.

Morocco capped off a historic run in Chile on Sunday night, beating Argentina to take home the trophy at the Under-20 World Cup.

England wing Jess Breach scored six tries at the World Cup, while fly-half Zoe Harrison also played a central role for the Red Roses. Prop Kelsey Clifford, 23, stepped up during the tournament, scoring five tries to establish herself at the top level.

The 2025-26 Alpine skiing World Cup season, featuring Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn in the lead up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, airs live from October through March on NBC Sports, Peacock and skiandsnowboard.live.

Double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby, ending a career in which she played 119 times for her country and became its record points scorer.

For the first time in history, Cape Verde will play in a FIFA World Cup. The small island nation made history during the African qualifiers, booking a spot at the 2026 tournament — a milestone born