FIFA World Cup

Last year the US State Department implemented new restrictions on Palestinian passport holders, including on anyone who had been employed by the Palestinian Authority

Gianni Infantino came to FIFA promising to fight corruption, but found himself at the center of controversies over ties with divisive leaders and the expansion of the World Cup

According to Iran's ambassador to Mexico, the team is limited to entering and leaving the U.S. on the same day as their matches

According to a report by the Financial Times, the proposal is part of an effort to bridge gaps between US's Trump and Italy's Meloni after a month of diplomatic fallout

Only nations from the Asian and Oceanian continental confederations can bid for the 2034 World Cup, paving the way to a possible Saudi World Cup

The historic decision marks a return to the continent where the inaugural World Cup took place, exactly a century ago

Rubiales has refused to step down as president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) despite facing criticism for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips

Qatar National Bank (QNB) records disclosed payments exceeding over $330 million to FIFA committee members who decided the hosts for the 2018 & 2022 tournaments

Spanish Football Association president, Luis Rubiales, was early informed by FIFA that it 'is opening disciplinary proceedings against him'

'We shouldn't consider that giving a kiss without consent is something that 'just happens'. It's a form of sexual violence' says Spanish Equality Minister

The Spanish Las Rojas defeated the English Lionesses 1-0 in a match that went 16 minutes into overtime

The Lionesses, having stumbled at this stage twice before, silenced the 75,000-strong crowd and advanced to their inaugural final as European champions

Spain, successful in their first World Cup semifinal, remain in contention for a title that would change their status from emerging nation to established power

The Australia vs. France quarter-finals of the Women's FIFA World Cup finishes after having gone into overtime penalties; neck and neck the entire game

Les Bleues are well acquainted with their future opponents, having played them on July 14 as part of their preparations for the tournament

Both England and Australia will now fancy their chances to win the tournament following the shocking early exits by powerhouses Brazil, Germany, and the U.S.

U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski defended his team from criticism on the eve of the game

The tournament’s governing body FIFA lifted its ban on players wearing the hijab nearly a decade ago

Ahead of the eSports competition in Riyadh, Saudi authorities said all participants would be allowed into the country, without singling out Israel

The team already made Israeli soccer history when it defeated Brazil 3-2 in the quarter-finals, and brought more sports pride with a 3rd place finish

The team made Israeli soccer history last week when it defeated Brazil 3-2 in the quarter-finals, after an epic match that went into extratime

An Israeli-Palestinian esports rivalry could be on the cards in Saudi Arabia

The Israelis are determined to prove their surprise World Cup appearance was no accident

Pele, who is the only player in history to have won the FIFA World Cup three times, died in December at age 82 after a fight against colon cancer