US Soccer turns to AI scouting as Pochettino prepares for World Cup
US Soccer’s AI scouting trial is a practical response to a fundamental problem. The country is vast, the player pool is enormous, and the traditional…
Soccer News Archives: 06/2026
Neymar injury update: Carlo Ancelotti offers Brazil hope ahead of World Cup opener
Carlo Ancelotti has given Brazil a boost over Neymar’s fitness as the forward steps up his recovery from injury ahead of the World Cup. The…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenges FIFA after last-minute World Cup policy change impacts fans
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is challenging FIFA after a late World Cup policy change made basic hydration harder for fans. FIFA had planned to let…
Iconic vuvuzelas banned from 2026 World Cup stadiums under FIFA code of conduct
Vuvuzelas have been banned from 2026 World Cup stadiums under FIFA’s stadium code of conduct, ruling out one of the most recognisable sounds in modern…
Meet the Harvard grad who could lead US soccer team to World Cup glory
The USMNT are preparing to battle for World Cup glory on home soil, and Matt Freese could be the Harvard graduate trusted to lead them…
Lewis Hamilton explains why he will support Brazil and England at World Cup
Lewis Hamilton has said he will support both Brazil and England at this summer’s World Cup, with his admiration for the Seleção going back to…
How 60 soccer fans received 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at ‘0 USD’
FIFA has acknowledged a 2026 World Cup ticketing error after around 60 fans were briefly allocated seats at 0 USD because of a checkout payment…
New York faces World Cup and Knicks traffic test on same day
New York officials are preparing for a rare sporting overlap on June 16, when France vs Senegal is due to take place at MetLife Stadium…
Every World Cup nation to have been banned for political reasons
World Cup politics are already part of the 2026 build-up, with Iran and Haiti facing full US travel restrictions and Senegal and Ivory Coast under…
FIFA ‘regrets’ 60 soccer fans getting free 2026 World Cup tickets and issues payment deadline
FIFA has confirmed that around 60 fans were mistakenly allocated 2026 World Cup tickets at no charge after a checkout issue, with affected supporters now…
