Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day

The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.

Argentina commemorate win against England at World Cup 2026 with special day

AFA to establish ‘National Football Teams Day’ for 15 July Post-match celebrations saw Falklands banner displayed Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over England last month is being commemorated by the country’s football association. The Argentinian football association (AFA) has established 15 July – the date of the 2-1 win in Atlanta – as its ‘National Football Teams Day’, following a meeting of its executive board on Wednesday. Continue reading...

By PA Media

Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know

FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him, and will UEFA react?

FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged “mistakes” and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their “full support” for the organisation’s president.

By L'Equipe TV

FA doubles down on Gianni Infantino stance as Fifa rallies behind under-fire president

Fifa released a statement on Wednesday that pledged its ‘full support’ to Gianni Infantino

By Jamie Gardner

USA FIBA World Cup roster: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline star-studded 2026 U.S. women's team

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will join veterans A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart as the U.S. looks to capture a fifth-straight World Cup crown.

World Cup Boosts Fox Ad Sales in Q2, Profit Falls 3%

Fox reported its latest quarterly earnings Thursday, revealing ad sales rose 108% during the period due to the World Cup. Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34 on $3.6 billion in revenue, according to analyst consensus data provided by LSEG. Fox reported adjusted EPS of $1.79 on $4.2 billion in revenue. “Fiscal 2026 […]

By Jennifer Maas

FIFA apologises but backs Infantino after World Cup sell-off controversy

FIFA has recognised and apologised for the mismanagement of its World Cup commercialisation strategy. Senior officials expressed unwavering support for president Gianni Infantino despite the plan's retraction. As criticism escalates from various football entities, the European Leagues association deems the plan perilous, calling for reforms in governance.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

2026 FIFA World Cup Helps Fox Score a Huge Quarter

Ad sales in Fox's TV segment soared by more than 108% thanks to the global soccer event.

By Alex Weprin

Fox Ad Revenue Surges In June Quarter On World Cup

The broadcast of the FIFA Men’s World Cup drove a 78% jump in advertising sales at Fox as total revenue for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter ended in June jumped 28% to $4.21 billion. Distribution revenue increased 5%, driven by 7% growth at the cable network programming. Fox also noted continued digital growth led by AVOD service […]

By Jillg366

Charlton family face €233k tax for Jack's World Cup medal

The family of Jack Charlton are facing a £200,000 (€233,000) inheritance tax bill if they wish to keep the late Republic of Ireland manager's World Cup-winning medal within their possession.

‘Open warfare’ in world football politics predicted as Fifa’s board offer ‘full support’ for Gianni Infantino

By Jamie Gardner

Messi scores first goals since the World Cup

MIAMI (AP) -- Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 on a rainy Wednesday night. The match at Nu Stadium was delayed 30 minutes in the second half because of lightning in the area. Messi scored in the 11th and the 44th minutes. He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches -- one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's four-year

By The Korea Herald

FIFA apologises over failed $4.2bn World Cup rights plan

FIFA apologised to its members for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup as the body’s leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. The proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new commercial rights entity to private investors […]

Fox shares rise after results beat estimates on World Cup advertising

Billie Joe Armstrong on the power of the World Cup and why Green Day are “not a political band”

"The World Cup did more than the UN has done in the last 20 years" The post Billie Joe Armstrong on the power of the World Cup and why Green Day are “not a political band” appeared first on NME.

By Alex Rigotti

Besieged and isolated, Infantino on a knife’s edge as rivals circle and members ready the guillotine

Removing him would require a simple majority, 106 of 211 votes cast by secret ballot.

FIFA leadership stands by Infantino after World Cup rights fallout

FIFA sought to steady the ship on Wednesday after the collapse of its controversial World Cup commercial rights proposal, with the organization's senior leadership reaffirming...

From Ozil to James: World Cup stars Who earned blockbuster transfers

Discover how players like Ozil, James, and Vozinha earned blockbuster transfers after their standout performances at the FIFA World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/2208757-2/

By Punch Newspapers

FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

UEFA termed the proposal to privatise the World Cup a "shabby, back room, opaque deal" hatched by Infantino. The post FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah