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United States to Host Inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The United States has been selected to host the first-ever FIFA Women’s Club World Cup, scheduled to take place from January 5 to 30, 2028. The tournament will feature 19 top women’s clubs globally.

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Fans praise hospitality but decry costs at spread-out 2026 World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Supporters across the United States, Mexico and Canada have praised local hospitality while criticising ticket costs and the tournament’s geographically dispersed format following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA to announce record $15bn World Cup revenue

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

FIFA will announce record revenues of $15bn from this summer’s World Cup, exceeding targets by $4bn. The financial boost strengthens Gianni Infantino’s position ahead of his March re-election bid.

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United States 2026 World Cup: Atmosphere wins praise, pricing and access criticised

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

The United States’ hosting of 78 matches across 11 cities drew acclaim for stadium atmospheres but heavy criticism for unaffordable ticket prices and poor accessibility for travelling supporters.

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Pulisic ruled out for several weeks with leg fracture after World Cup exit

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Christian Pulisic is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a microfracture and bone bruise in the United States’ World Cup last-16 defeat to Belgium. The Milan forward endured an injury-hit tournament.

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United States 1-4 Belgium Analysis: De Ketelaere’s Double, Freese’s Error and Garcia’s Clinical Reality Check

發佈留言 / 2026 FIFA blog / Omondi Akinyi

Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice in the first half, Malik Tillman’s temporary equaliser proving insufficient, Matt Freese’s costly error gifting Hans Vanaken Belgium’s third, and Romelu Lukaku sealing the result in stoppage time.

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Belgium crush USA 4-1 to end American World Cup dream in Seattle

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

The United States men’s national team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 at Seattle Stadium.

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Augsburg director backs Noahkai Banks to become ‘one of the best’ centre-backs

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Benjamin Weber has backed FC Augsburg’s 19-year-old defender Noahkai Banks to become ‘one of the best centre-backs’. The US-German dual national, under contract until 2029, is weighing up his international options after 12 United States youth caps.

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Mystery German fan Freddy deletes X account after World Cup exit

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

The anonymous supporter behind the viral @freddyla7 profile has vanished from X following Germany’s elimination, though he remains active on Instagram amid ongoing debate over his authenticity.

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Rodrygo highlights gulf between Brazilian and US football culture during World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Rodrygo has described how football brings Brazil to a standstill during the World Cup, contrasting it with the sport’s limited traction in the United States. The forward highlighted the cultural gulf as the five-time champions prepare to face Norway on Sunday.