Spanish and English teams dominate the upper ranks, but Germany and the U.S. are in pursuit.     Read More  

With another international break behind us and just nine months to the World Cup, what have we learned this week? For one, the U.S. need tougher tests, and we might need to prepare for Lionel Messi’s curtain call.     Read More  

Just as things were beginning to look dire for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, Alejandro Zendejas & Co. produced a display that has boosted optimism around the U.S. camp.     Read More  

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his players and said criticism of the team should be directed at him and not his roster after Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.     Read More  

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.     Read More  

A fan has been arrested for allegedly making racist gestures and noises aimed at Kylian Mbappé during a Real Madrid last month, Spain’s National Police have confirmed.     Read More  

Cristiano Ronaldo become the joint-top goalscorer in World Cup qualifiers in Portugal’s 3-2 triumph at Hungary on Tuesday.     Read More  

France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has said his passion the sport stops him being ‘disgusted’ in football.     Read More  

Fans will have their first chance to apply for tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico beginning on Wednesday.     Read More  

Every team has preferences when it comes to transfers … but some are more surprising than others.     Read More