USA 2 Costa Rica 2 (USA win 4-3 on pens)
June 29 – You’d hate to use the word ‘sterile’ to describe a Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-final, but following the drama and passion of Guatemala versus Canada, it all felt a little flat as the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Costa Rica kicked off for the right to face Guatemala in St. Louis. After 90 minutes and the drama of penalty kicks,
Haiti 0 Saudi Arabia 1
June 15 – Saudi Arabia opened their second appearance at Concacaf’s Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Haiti on a baking hot San Diego early evening. It was a result that was against the run of play but not undeserved.
June 15 – Bulgarian online bookmaker Mr Bit has taken the naming rights to the country’s second tier professional league.
By Nick Webster at the SoFi Stadium
June 14 – The convoy of unmarked cars circling SoFi Stadium like vultures told the story before kick-off even arrived. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had visions of turning the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opener into something resembling a certain European country in the 1930’s rather than a celebration—transforming what should have been Mexico’s moment to defend their crown into a test of courage.
Mexico 3 Dominican Republic 2
June 14 – In a city that saw tens of thousands on the street during the day protesting the mass deportations of immigrants by Donald Trump’s administration, the Gold Cup kicked off in an eery atmosphere of uncertainty at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
By Paul Nicholson in Los Angeles
June 13 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be active at the Club World Cup that kicks off on Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and throughout the month-long tournament.
June 13 – On Saturday, host club Inter Miami kick off the controversial 32-team Club World Cup against Al Ahly of Egypt. The build-up to the tournament has been marred by controversy, ranging from sporting integrity and low ticket sales to a lack of broadcast deals and disinterest from the major clubs.
June 13 – Professional footballers are being pushed beyond breaking point, with player union Fifpro’s latest findings a damning indictment of modern football’s relentless schedule.
June 12 – Following your team across continents has never been cheap or simple, but FIFA’s latest partnership with Airbnb comes with a promise to ease the logistical burden for travelling supporters.
June 13 – Burnley’s American owner Alan Pace is in advanced negotiations to acquire a stake in Spanish club Espanyol. The deal, if finalised, would see Espanyol become the second club in the portfolio of ALK Capital, the US-based investment firm that acquired an 84% controlling stake in Burnley for £170 million in December 2020.
June 13 – Alejandro Domínguez has been re-elected as the president of Conmebol for a four-year term.
June 13 – Real Madrid and Barcelona remain unmatched in football’s global digital reach, topping the latest social media rankings published by the CIES Football Observatory this week, tracking the 100 most-followed clubs across X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
June 13 – Singapore has secured hosting rights for the latest leg of the Soccer7sSeries, a commercially driven seven-a-side tournament aimed at blending legacy football names with emerging talent, as the city-state ramps up its sporting portfolio for its 60th independence anniversary celebrations.
June 13 – European competitive football has never crossed continental borders – until now. AC Milan versus Como 1907 could make history by relocating to Perth’s Optus Stadium during the 2025/26 season, with Serie A poised to become the first major league to stage a genuine league fixture outside Europe.
June 13 – The latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking update offers a sharp reminder that the United States’ long-standing dominance in the women’s game is no longer unchallenged.
June 13 – Belgian midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has completed his move to Napoli following his departure from Manchester City at the end of the Premier League season.