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Gold Cup 2025

Passion meets pragmatism in Austin as Panama secure QF spot

Guatemala 0-1 Panama:

June 20 – Friday night at Q2 Stadium bore no resemblance to the venue that hosted football just 24 hours earlier. The transformation was complete, and the catalyst was simple: unbridled passion provided by the hordes of Guatemala supporters who descended on Austin. Stark contrast to the lack of interest shown by US fans on Thursday.

Jamaica hold on to beat Guadeloupe but every little thing is not alright

No more Mr Guy: Marsch respects disciplinary process as he embeds culture of ruthlessness in Canada

Unconvincing but into next round. USA dispatch Saudi Arabia, just

Triumph and disaster as 10-man Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago battle to a draw

El Tri’s home away from home

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One-year World Cup countdown begins amid unrest and criticism

June 12 – One year from this week, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

With 48 teams and an anticipated 6.5 million fans expected in stadiums, FIFA is billing it as the “biggest and most inclusive” tournament in football history. But behind the countdown clocks and marketing slogans, the political undertones are hard to ignore.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino,

Europe

Focus on goalkeepers at UEFA Under 21 Euros

June 12 – The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship kicks off in Slovakia with a major change to the rules – and it could have a big impact on goalkeepers.

Starting in yesterday’s opening round, if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team. This replaces the old rule, where the punishment was just an indirect free kick after six seconds –

Europe

Liverpool to sign Wirtz for British record fee

June 12 – Liverpool FC have agreed a British record transfer fee for German midfielder Florian Wirtz, with the starlet expected to join from Bayer Leverkusen in the coming days.

FIFA

Referee innovations about entertainment, not decision-making at Club World Cup

June 12 – At the upcoming Club World Cup, FIFA will roll out innovations, including body cameras and live footage from referee devices, but those technologies seem more about enhancing the entertainment value of the game than helping referees with decision-making.

FIFA

Pressure groups unite to urge FIFA action on human rights at World Cup

June 12 – One year out from the 2026 World Cup, a coalition of rights groups, led by the Sports & Rights Alliance, have urged FIFA to take steps to safeguard human rights during the tournament.

Europe

Beroe Stara Zagora begin €1.75m renovation of Bulgarian stadium

June 12 – Bulgaria’s Beroe Stara Zagora have launched a large-scale renovation of the Beroe Stadium – with the works set to cost 3.5 million leva, around €1.75million.

Gold Cup 2025

Pochettino’s American Nightmare: When $6m buys you four straight defeats

June 12 – The 4-0 thrashing by Switzerland has exposed the harsh reality of Mauricio Pochettino’s US Men’s National Team project: expensive doesn’t always mean effective.

Finance

English Premier League faces viewership conundrum following significant downturn

June 12 – The English Premier League’s (EPL) broadcast partners are facing an uncomfortable reality. Fresh figures reveal a significant downturn in viewership that should concern everyone invested in English football’s global dominance.

Americas

The real story behind U.S. Youth Soccer’s overhaul

June 12 – As Inside World Football reported yesterday, the governing bodies of U.S. Youth Soccer have made a landmark decision to shift age group formation from the current January 1-December 31 timeframe to August 1-July 31, effective for the 2026-27 season.

Club World Cup 2025

Los Angeles’ immigration crisis threatens city’s Gold Cup and Club World Cup involvement

June 12 – Los Angeles finds itself at the centre of a brewing crisis that could fundamentally alter how international football operates in America. With the Concacaf Gold Cup and FIFA Club World Cup set to kick off this weekend, the city’s fifth consecutive day of immigration protests has created an unprecedented challenge.

Concacaf

Concacaf readies final group draw for final 12 nations in 2026 qualifying

January 12 – El Salvador, with a 1-1 draw against Suriname, were the last of the 12 Concacaf nations to secure a slot in the third round of Group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Op-ed: To be Frank, is the Spurs job really worth a guaranteed back-stabbing?

By Andrew Warshaw

June 11 – There are controversial managerial sackings. And then there is – make that was – Ange Postecoglou.

Club World Cup 2025

Tebas says FIFA’s Club World Cup is ‘completely absurd’

June 11 – Javier Tebas isn’t holding back. The La Liga president just delivered his most explosive takedown yet of FIFA’s Club World Cup expansion, and it’s a masterclass in executive fury.

Europe

Forest look to clip Eagles’ high flying European wings

June 11 – The gloves are off at the City Ground. Nottingham Forest have challenged Crystal Palace’s Europa League qualification, asking UEFA clarify whether the Eagles should even be allowed to fly in European competition next season.

AFC News

Australia beat Saudi Arabia to secure sixth AFC slot at 2026. Saudis go again in round 4

June 11 – Australia secured the last automatic qualification slot for the World Cup 2026 with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia, sending the 2034 World Cup hosts to October’s playoffs where six nations will battle for the two remaining guaranteed slots at the finals.