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,
June 5 – Rasim Ljajić, the new President of Partizan Belgrade, revealed that the club reduced its debts by €13m to €47m. Following a meeting of the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the club has also elected a new leadership team for a five-year term.
June 5 – English Premier League side Crystal Palace are hoping to embark on their maiden European adventure next season after qualifying for the Europa League – but UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations could yet throw a spanner in the works.
June 5 – Spanish giants Barcelona are once again facing financial fair play (FFP) concerns with the football institution in the crosshairs of UEFA over concerns that club have registered income from assets that the European governing body does not consider relevant under its regulations.
June 5 – Kansas City might not be the most obvious choice for a World Cup destination, but the “City of Fountains” is set to host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – and the city couldn’t be more ready.
June 5 – With temperatures expected to rival a blast furnace at next year’s World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel is transforming the national team’s Girona training camp into a high-tech laboratory, using heated tents to simulate the brutal conditions awaiting his squad across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
By Samindra Kunti in Munich
June 4 – With a second-half strike, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a 2-1 victory against hosts Germany and a spot in the final of the Nations League.
June 5 – Home appliances giant Midea has expanded its Asian Football Confederation (AFC) sponsorship to becoming a Global Supporter of the AFC’s national team competitions in a multi-year deal.
June 4 – Barcelona progidy Lamine Yamal, 18 years-old in July, is the most valuable player in world football, worth a full €162 million than second highest value Erling Haaland and €170 million more than Jude Bellingham.
June 5 – The United Soccer League (USL), operators of men’s second and third tier pro leagues and a women’s pro league in the US, have taken another step into the sports real estate business with the unveiling of a plan with Central Florida Pro Soccer to bring a professional team to Winter Garden, Florida.
June 4 – With the World Cup one year away, the Nations League Final Four on home soil will serve as a test of Germany’s credentials. First challenge for Die Mannschaft: Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in the semi-finals.
Last year, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann failed to mastermind a fairytale at Euro 2024, crashing out of the finals against eventual winners Spain in Stuttgart. This summer, the Germans return to take centre stage on home soil in the Nations League Final Four,
June 4 – Inter Milan and Simeone Inzaghi have parted ways after the Italian club’s 5-0 defeat in the final of the Champions League, the club has confirmed.
Following the loss, the Italian manager had remained tight-lipped about his future, but on Tuesday, the club and Inzaghi announced that they would no longer work together, ending a four-year relationship.
June 4 – Chicago Fire FC owner Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto is set to privately finance a new £510 million ($650 million) football stadium in the city’s South Loop, marking one of the most ambitious privately funded stadium projects in U.S. soccer history.
June 4 – Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning has become a minority owner in the new Denver NWSL team that will debut in the 2026 season.
June 3 – Manchester United’s want-away winger Jadon Sancho has found himself back at the club after Chelsea baulked at turning his loan into an acquisition and instead paid the £5 million penalty clause not to take him.
June 4 – Football media giant Footballco has bought YouTube football funnies animation brand and studio 442oons.