Qualification

Sabah Baku reach Champions League proper for first time

The Azerbaijani club, founded in 2017, became the youngest side ever to qualify for the competition’s main phase.

UEFA and Concacaf explore joint 96-team Nations League

The proposal could begin in 2028, use existing international windows and later open the door to Asia.

AFC weighs new Asia Nations League format

Bader Albadie says the confederation wants a UEFA-style competition to lift the level of international football in Asia.

Istanbul to host the next Spanish Super Cup

Spain’s Super Cup will move from Saudi Arabia to Istanbul for the next edition, according to Spanish radio station Onda Cero.

Spanish Parliament Opposes Joint World Cup Hosting with Morocco

Sumar has called for Spain to reopen discussion of Morocco’s place in the 2030 World Cup bid after recent tensions at the Ceuta border.

Spain and Portugal threaten to quit World Cup 2030 over FIFA plan

Spanish reports say the joint hosts could walk away if FIFA does not drop a private investment plan tied to World Cup commercial rights.

UEFA threatens boycott over FIFA commercial plan

All 55 UEFA members reportedly rejected Gianni Infantino’s proposal to bring private investors into a new FIFA business arm.

Ancelotti begins Brazil planning in Rio

The Brazil coach has started work on the next cycle, with friendlies, qualifiers and youth links all on the agenda.

Germany formally eyes 2042 World Cup hosting bid

German football officials are also prepared to push for 2038 if FIFA relaxes its current host rotation rules.

Argentina Eyes the Historic Feat Achieved by Italy and Brazil

Lionel Messi inspired a late comeback over England to send Argentina into a seventh World Cup final.

Europeans Unite in Bid to Oust Infantino

Poro named man of the match after Spain beat France

The Spain defender scored the second goal in a 2-0 semi-final win that sent his side into the 2026 World Cup final.