Marcelo Bielsa says soccer loses something with World Cup hydration breaks
Hydration breaks have become one of the most divisive talking points at this World Cup. Some see them as sensible player protection, while others believe…
Soccer News Archives: 06/2026
William Saliba criticizes World Cup final venue pitch and reveals ‘unusual’ studs request
Every World Cup brings its share of controversy, and the 2026 edition has had no shortage of it already — on the pitch, off it,…
The Scotland chant which united Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland fans in Boston streets
The World Cup remains football’s greatest meeting point, where cultures, religions and languages mix around one shared emotion. That makes scenes away from the pitch…
UEFA delivers verdict on hydration breaks at Euro 2028 after World Cup controversy
UEFA has made clear that Euro 2028 will not copy FIFA’s controversial World Cup hydration-break model unless the weather demands it. The decision matters because…
Tim Howard strongly disagrees with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on USMNT’s World Cup chances
The mood around the USMNT has shifted quickly after a statement 2-0 win over Australia. Zlatan Ibrahimovic added to that optimism when he said he…
Amir Ghalenoei accuses 47 World Cup managers of ignoring Iran’s situation, ‘none of them responded’
Amir Ghalenoei has turned Iran’s travel dispute into a wider question of World Cup solidarity. Iran’s head coach is frustrated by the organizers. He is…
Iran manager details US travel delays and says FIFA have ‘not succeeded’ with World Cup logistics
Iran’s World Cup has become about travel windows, border rules, and Group G football. Amir Ghalenoei is trying to prepare a team. He is also…
Why Thomas Tuchel is wearing a hoodie during World Cup England training sessions in sweltering heat
Thomas Tuchel’s hoodie at England training only looked out of place if it was treated like ordinary winter gear. In the American summer, England is…
Boston Red Sox president pens emotional ‘thank you’ letter to Scotland World Cup fans
Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy has turned Scotland’s World Cup visit into one of Fenway Park’s warmest baseball memories of the summer. The Tartan…
Liverpool target Yan Diomande put in the same breath as Lionel Messi with remarkable World Cup stat
Liverpool have been chasing Yan Diomande hard in recent weeks, and he keeps giving them new reasons to push. The RB Leipzig teenager arrived at…
