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How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could significantly alter the sport's global economics and logistics. Regional confederations might become more dependent on FIFA's financial distributions. UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation have voiced opposition to further expansion.

The Economic Times

Street Parties, Shaking Stadiums, Scorching Heat: SI’s Story at the 2026 World Cup

Six writers who ticked off 13 stadiums across three countries recount their highs and lows from attending a World Cup like no other.

Sports Illustrated

Why Red Bull Are Not Standing in Jurgen Klopp’s Way for Germany Job

Red Bull’s head of global soccer is returning to the dugout.

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FIFA’s $15 billion World Cup payday shows commercialization is the real tournament champion

FIFA’s expanded 48-team tournament brought about record TV audiences and packed stadiums.

Fortune

To turn the Socceroos into World Cup contenders, we need to start with the junior game

Australia had high hopes of an historic World Cup knockout round win after progressing through the group stage.

The Conversation

The Top 10 Moments From the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

The road to Spain’s crowning moment brought some unforgettable World Cup memories.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Breakout Stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The World Cup has always been a stage on which to build a career.

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Why Spain’s 2026 World Cup Win Is a Dangerous Lesson for Soccer’s Biggest Clubs

Club sides from across the globe must be wary of falling into a familiar historical trap.

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Politics, Legends, Legacies: Five Takeaways From the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup wrapped on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or After Spain’s World Cup Glory

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated

LaLiga president says tech is already making the fan experience better, and it could solve football's money problem too

This year's World Cup has been technified, but it's time for other soccer leagues to catch up and bring it to their domestic clubs.

Fortune

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost two million

The Independent UK

Ranking the Best MLS Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup was a landmark tournament for the talents of Major League Soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died

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One Thing We Learned About All 48 World Cup Teams

A brilliant 2026 World Cup is in the books, with Spain continuing its second dominant cycle of the 21st century.

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David Beckham's Latest Home Depot Campaign Highlights How These Cotswold Gardening Habits Can Elevate Any Backyard

From planting veg to beekeeping, the soccer player's outdoor life is incredibly idyllic (and we can all tap into what he has)

The Conversation

Now that the World Cup is over, can host cities turn their investment into a lasting social impact?

The 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenues from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources are projected to amount to nearly US$11 billion, making it the most financially successful event in the international soccer governing body’s history.

The Independent UK

The World Cup is over. Here's where to get your next soccer fix

The World Cup may be over, but the soccer calendar never really stops

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Prince Harry denies he's 'too posh' to play soccer

Prince Harry has denied he's "too posh" to play soccer - insisting he was good at the sport when he was at junior school but he was downgraded to the "E team" after enrolling at Eton College.

The Economic Times

Spain won the World Cup, but Trump says America was a winner too

After handing Spain the World Cup trophy, Donald Trump said the tournament showcased the US on the global stage, as the White House touted a successful hosting despite immigration and security concerns.

Sports Illustrated

Lamine Yamal Is Ready to Take Lionel Messi’s Throne After 2026 World Cup Triumph

The teenage sensation helped Spain deny Lionel Messi his second World Cup title—and kicked off a new era in the process.

Salon

Spain and Muppets win the 2026 World Cup

The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

The Independent UK

Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today

Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s…

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The 2026 World Cup XI

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

The Conversation

Spain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final

Spain’s victory in this morning’s FIFA World Cup final confirmed what many have long believed: soccer is a team sport, and in the end, the collective defeats the individual.

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