Assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsing during a Copa America match between Canada and Peru due to extreme heat highlighted the dangers of playing international tournaments in the U.S. during the summer months. The scorching temperatures combined with high humidity levels pose serious health risks to players and officials on the field. Playing soccer in hot
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The draw for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has set up some intriguing matchups, with four-time Asian champions Japan facing familiar rivals Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. Japan’s technical director Masakuni Yamamoto acknowledged that this group presents a difficult and challenging task for his team. The
Major League Soccer has made the decision to take a break during the 2026 season to make room for the World Cup. This break is crucial in order to prevent incomplete rosters during the competition, ensuring that all teams have their key players available. Although the length of this pause has not been determined yet,
FIFA has taken a crucial step in safeguarding players from online abuse by announcing that its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) will now be accessible to all 211 member associations and their teams. This initiative, which was developed in collaboration with the players’ union FIFPRO, aims to combat hate speech on social media platforms and
Players union FIFPRO has taken a bold step by filing a legal claim against FIFA, challenging the governing body’s decisions regarding the scheduling of the FIFA Club World Cup. FIFPRO, along with member unions such as England’s Professional Footballers’ Association and France’s players union, submitted a claim to the Brussels court of commerce. The claim
The recent announcement by FIFA has unveiled the remainder of the game schedule for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup. While the exact placements of most teams are still to be determined due to the ongoing World Cup qualifying matches, the hosts – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – now have a clearer picture
After completing the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is evident that Qatar emerged as a dominant force in the region. With two consecutive AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar’s path to the third and final round of qualifiers was relatively untroubled. Led by star striker Almoez
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for European nations is a complex and competitive one. With a total of 55 nations in the mix, the qualifying process will run from March to November 2025. However, due to Russia’s suspension following the invasion of Ukraine, only 54 nations will be vying for a spot
After securing their spot in the final rounds of World Cup qualification for the first time, Palestine’s men’s national team are facing challenges due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The lack of the ability to play on home soil has been a significant obstacle for the team, with safety concerns forcing them to host their
Recent reports from Amnesty International have shed light on the need for binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2030 and 2034. The report specifically calls on FIFA and the countries bidding to host the tournaments to address serious human rights risks before finalizing