Ancelotti’s Brazil beat Paraguay to secure 2026 World Cup qualification
June 11 – On his home debut, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil, the five-time world champions, defeated Paraguay 1-0 to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Gold Cup 2025
Mexico open defence with a win but Dominican Republic push them to the last minute
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.
Naturalis to market Cetina water brand with Croatian FA and national team sponsorship
June 11 – The Croatian Football Federation has signed a sponsorship agreement with Naturalis whose Cetina mineral water brand becomes the official water of the Croatian Football Federation and its national football team.
LAFC fans protest Trump’s immigration crackdown amid unrest in Los Angeles
June 10 – Fans of MLS club LAFC protested the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in Los Angeles during Sunday’s 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
EPL eyes in-house production via London-based Premier League Studios
June 10 – The English Premier League (EPL) is preparing to bring its international broadcast operations in-house, announcing that its new media production hub — Premier League Studios — will be based at Olympia London from 2026, marking a major strategic shift as its long-standing partnership with IMG draws to a close.
Madrid clubs at centre of Club World Cup row in Spain
June 10 – A dispute is brewing in Spanish football over the congested 2025-26 calendar, as the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) pushes back against LaLiga’s proposed start date for Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, both of whom are due to compete in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer.
De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
June 10 – With a late strike, Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium to an important 4-3 win against Wales in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Bulgarian Football Union hosts ‘Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe’ workshop
June 10 – With the scourge of match-fixing continuing to rear its ugly head in the European game, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) has taken a proactive approach to the issue by hosting the “Integrity in Football in Eastern Europe” workshop.
Concacaf says no to Greenland’s membership
June 10 – Football governing body Concacaf has rejected Greenland’s application for membership.
Landon Donovan delivers scathing USMNT rant ahead of Gold Cup
June 10 – The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) lost their third consecutive game on Saturday in a friendly against Turkey during their preparations for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Broadcast boost: Women’s Super League revenue surges 34% to record £65 million
June 10 – Any lingering doubts about women’s football’s growth have been emphatically dispelled as the English Women’s Super League (WSL) announced club revenues rose by a record-breaking 34% during the 2023-24 season.
Boston Legacy FC unleashes new logo following rocky start to NWSL life
June 10 – New US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise Boston Legacy FC have faced numerous challenges before even kicking a ball.
MLS player compensation deal for FIFA Club World Cup falls apart
June 10 – Last week’s reported agreement between Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) regarding FIFA Club World Cup compensation has collapsed, with the sides failing to reach terms on a revised section of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
AFC unveils teams for its three 2025/26 club competitions
June 10 – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the list of participating clubs for the 2025/26 campaigns of its three men’s competitions: AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite), AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) and AFC Challenge League (ACGL).
Soccerex sets November 11-13 dates for Miami convention
June 10 – Soccerex has announced it will hold its US event in Miami November 11–13, 2025 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Ronaldo’s star outshines Yamal’s, Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League
June 9 – In a pulsating Nations League final in Munich, Portugal beat Spain in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended at 2-2.