Wenger, World Cup and Gianni Infantino

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Wenger says scrapping Infantino's World Cup plan was "absolutely necessary"
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

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Top FIFA Officials Wenger and Grafström Distance Themselves From Infantino's World Cup Sell-Off Plan
FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan
Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will meet with senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday as criticism of his now scrapped plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations i...

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What's Wrong With FIFA? Look Beyond Infantino
Is Gianni Infantino’s time up as Fifa president? - The Latest
FIFA denies media reports that Infantino is seeking help from Trump
"The FIFA President has not made any call to the US President, or any members of his administration, in recent days. It is pure fiction," FIFA said on X on Tuesday in reply to a post from The Times ne...

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Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Turns to Trump in Desperate Bid to Save His Job Amid Growing Revolt: Report

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT and 2030 World Cup

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Mauricio Pochettino contract extension: How likely is it USMNT boss actually stays through 2030 World Cup?
The USMNT manager is locked in through the 2030 World Cup, but navigating a full four-year cycle in Concacaf will test his limits

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Mauricio Pochettino agrees to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup
USMNT agree to new contract with coach Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup as obvious theme emerges
What Mauricio Pochettino staying with U.S. Soccer means for the program’s future
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new contract to remain coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup, a significant coup for a program that will now give one of the sport’s ...

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Mauricio Pochettino Stays as US Coach, Agrees to 4-Year Contract Extension Through 2030 World Cup
U.S. Soccer Coach Mauricio Pochettino Makes Big Decision After World Cup Run
Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new four-year contract through 2030 World Cup
The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the United States to the Round of 16 at this year’s World Cup, where the tournament co-hosts were eliminated in a 4-1 l...

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Mauricio Pochettino to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino planning ‘different’ USMNT approach, keeping tabs on ‘new talented players’

World Cup Winner Uses Christian Pulisic’s Old Excuse to Shut Down President Trump Claim

Ferran Torres found himself embroiled in U.S. political controversy following the 2026 World Cup.

10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup

The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

Cape Verde’s Pico Lopes reflects on World Cup run: ‘We deserve to be here’

In every World Cup, there’s an underdog. This time, it was Cape Verde that stole the show, which nearly knocked out Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Ferran Torres’ goal won Spain the World Cup. Why is his Barcelona future in doubt?

Torres is still on holiday following the World Cup — where he scored the winning goal in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final on July 19. With his contract set to expire in June next year, no agreement has been reached over an extension with La Liga’s champions.

How the World Cup became 'a great dry run' for the 2028 L.A. Olympics

The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Ferran Torres on World Cup-winning goal: ‘It was the best moment in my life’

More than 1,200 players represented their countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and among those, perhaps none will remember the tournament more fondly than Spain forward Ferran Torres.

World Cup sensation Vozinha receives hero’s welcome at airport after completing summer transfer

World Cup star Vozinha is set to continue his incredible football journey with a summer transfer move to Chile. The goalkeeper had an unbelievable tournament for Cape Verde, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia.