NRG Stadium sold out for Gold Cup final
July 6 – Concacaf has announced that today’s 2025 Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium, Houston, between the United States and Mexico, is sold out.
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Swiss keep knockout hopes alive as Iceland exit
Switzerland 2 Iceland 0
July 6 – Switzerland got their Euro 2025 campaign back on track with a 2-0 victory against Iceland, the first team to be eliminated from the tournament.
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Qatari trio share the legacy and learnings of the 2022 World Cup on duty at the Gold Cup
June 18 – Three Qatari FA execs are currently working the 2025 Gold Cup circuit as part of the collaboration between Concacaf and the hosts of the 2022 World Cup that has provided an on-going legacy and international knowledge exchange programme.
UEFA club competition draws to set the platform for 2025/26 season
June 17 – The 2025/26 European club season gets underway this week in Nyon with the draws for the first and second qualifying rounds of UEFA’s three men’s club competitions. More than 150 clubs from 50 national associations will be involved as the long road to the group stages is laid out.
FIFA shies away from anti-racism messaging at Club World Cup
June 17 – FIFA has opted not to display any explicit anti-racism or anti-discrimination messaging at this summer’s expanded Club World Cup in the United States, a stark shift from previous tournaments and one that leaves the governing body out of step with regional counterparts like Concacaf, who are actively promoting anti-racism protocols at every match of the ongoing Gold Cup.
Betano named regional sponsor for FIFA Club World Cup
June 17 – FIFA has added online betting firm Betano as a regional sponsor for the Club World Cup, reigniting a previous partnership from the Qatar 2022 World Cup as the governing body ramps up commercial activity around its expanded and controversial club tournament, even after it has already begun.
Global superstar Robbie Williams unveiled as FIFA Music Ambassador
June 17 – Robbie Williams has been unveiled as FIFA’s latest Music Ambassador, headlining the start of the new-look Club World Cup with his official tournament track, Desire.
Asian Football Confederation inks scouting rights agreement with Hudl
June 17 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has signed a five-year scouting rights agreement with Hudl, making its competitions and player data available on the Wyscout platform in a move aimed at enhancing global exposure and analytical capabilities.
Everton announce collaboration with Seat Unique as premium ticketing partner
June 17 – Everton have named Seat Unique as a founding partner of the soon-to-open Hill Dickinson Stadium, securing the company as their Official Match-by-Match Premium Ticketing Partner.
Belgian Football Association abolishes playoffs in Pro League for 2026-27 season
June 17 – The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has confirmed that from the 2026-27 season the domestic top-flight will revert to a traditional league format, abolishing the playoffs.
German Cartel Office calls for stricter enforcement of “50+1 rule”
June 17 – Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Leipzig could soon be among the German clubs forced to hand greater control to their supporters following an intervention from the country’s antitrust watchdog.
Bulgarian Football Union to bid for U17 European Championships
June 17 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is preparing a bid to host the U17 European Championships in 2028 or 2029, the national association has announced.
Quartet handed suspended prison sentence following racist Vinicius Jnr incident
June 17 – The scourge of racism continues to rear its ugly head across European football, with Spain becoming a particularly toxic battleground where Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has been relentlessly targeted by cowards hiding behind mob mentality and anonymity.
Players and fans showcase heat concerns at red hot FIFA Club World Cup
June 17 – Just 72 hours into FIFA’s Club World Cup spectacle, players and fans across the United States are expressing concerns about the stifling heat that has been witnessed from Miami to Los Angeles.
Real Madrid agree iconic link up with luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton
June 17 – The worlds of fashion and football are intertwined, natural partners in an ever-expanding global market that provides economic delights for both parties.
Guate bang their drum on a night of passion in Los Angeles
Jamaica 0 Guatemala 1
June 16 – It has been 12 years since Guatemala have beaten Jamaica. Six days ago they lost 3-0 to the Jamaicans in World Cup 2026 qualifying. On the opening night of their Gold Cup campaign they turned the form book on its head.
Panama punish slow starting Guadeloupe
June 16 – After taking Mexico to the edge in the Concacaf Nations League final in March, Panama is more than ready to make a deep run in the Gold Cup behind the man-management of Thomas Christiansen as he squeezes one more tournament out of his aging squad.