Qualification

Spain to bid for Nations League finals hosting rights

Rafael Louzán says Spain will apply to stage the Nations League semi-finals and final this season.

Champions League Prize Money 2026/27: What Every Club Earned From Matchday 1 and How UEFA’s €2.437bn System Works

UEFA weighs tougher stance on Infantino before FIFA vote

Roman Molina says UEFA has dropped boycott plans but is considering stronger action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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.

Senegal appoint Vieira as new head coach

Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw and takes charge ahead of Senegal's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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.