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Megan Rapinoe Wins FIFA Women's Player of the Year, Calls for Players Around the World to Fight Inequality
By Madeleine Carlisle
FIFA Pushes for Women to Attend Iran's Soccer Games
By Sanya Mansoor
Female Sports Reporters Are Blowing the Whistle on Sexist Behavior at the World Cup
By Siobhan Morrin
The Alternative World Cup You Might Have Missed This Summer
By Ian Bremmer
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Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Will Bid to Host the 2026 World Cup Together
FIFA has encouraged multi-country bids for the 2026 tournament
By Julia Zorthian
April 6, 2017
From 2026, the FIFA World Cup Will Have 48 Teams
Expected to benefit smaller, soccer-mad nations in Africa and Asia
By Kate Samuelson
January 10, 2017
Alcohol Banned From Public Spaces During Qatar World Cup
"There will be no alcohol consumption on the streets, squares and public places and that is final"
By Dominique Rowe
November 9, 2016
Abkhazia Wins Soccer Cup For Unrecognized States
Panjab and Northern Cyprus came in second and third places respectively
By Nash Jenkins
June 7, 2016
The Soccer World Cup for Unrecognized States Has Begun
Featuring teams such as Kurdistan, Northern Cyprus and Somaliland
By Rishi Iyengar
May 30, 2016
China Wants to Be a 'Soccer Superpower' by 2050
It isn't just about sport. The strategy also has broad economic and political implications
By Charlie Campbell / Hong Kong
April 12, 2016
What to Know About the 'Panama Papers' Leak
The 11.5 million documents released this week implicate several world leaders and their families
By Rishi Iyengar
April 4, 2016
Watch a Soccer Player's Stunning, Gravity-Defying Goal
Physics? What physics?
By Rishi Iyengar
February 18, 2016
Lionel Messi Wins Ballon d'Or for 5th Time
Messi keeps making goals and breaking records
By Jeremy Woo / Sports Illusrated
January 11, 2016
FIFA's Sepp Blatter Hospitalized for Stress
"He is fully preparing himself to go ahead with his fight against his 90-day suspension," a spokesperson said
By Nolan Feeney
November 11, 2015
President Obama Tells the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team What 'Playing Like a Girl' Really Means
"Taking yourself and your country to the top of the world. That's what American women do. That's what American girls do"
By Megan McCluskey
October 27, 2015
FIFA Took Bribes for 2006 World Cup, Report Says
The graft-plagued organization says it will review claims in Der Spiegel magazine
By Denver Nicks
October 16, 2015
Don't Delay Elections, FIFA Leadership Candidate Says
It would exacerbate the organization's 'deepening' crisis, he says
By Rishi Iyengar
October 14, 2015
FIFA's Sepp Blatter Suspended as Swiss Probe Intensifies
UEFA president Michel Platini, and secretary general Jerome Valcke also suspended
By Tessa Berenson
October 8, 2015
Michel Platini Questioned in FIFA Corruption Probe
Swiss authorities say Platini is being investigated "in between as a witness and an accused person"
By Joanna Plucinska
September 30, 2015
Switzerland to Extradite South American Soccer Official Rafael Esquivel to the U.S.
The Venezuelan is part of an ongoing investigation into corruption at the top echelons of world soccer
By Joanna Plucinska
September 23, 2015
Prince Ali of Jordan Will Run for FIFA President Again
The 39-year-old lost the previous election to Sepp Blatter, who resigned in early June
By Rishi Iyengar
September 10, 2015
'I Am Clean,' Says FIFA Boss
His organization faces a massive graft probe
By Rishi Iyengar
August 25, 2015
Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Walk Out of a CNN Interview
"I don't care about FIFA"
By Helen Regan
August 3, 2015
South Korean Billionaire Aims for FIFA's Presidency
"We cannot leave FIFA in this kind of disgrace," Chung Mong-joon says
By Joanna Plucinska
July 30, 2015
Putin Says Sepp Blatter Deserves Nobel Prize
The Russian president does not believe Sepp Blatter is involved in corruption
By Sarah Begley
July 27, 2015
Watch John Oliver's Takedown of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
Oliver believes that they have done "way more harm than good"
By Melissa Locker
July 27, 2015
Paraguay Asked to Extradite South American Soccer Official
Nicolás Leoz was indicted on charges of racketeering, money laundering and bribery
By Helen Regan
July 24, 2015
How to Solve the Gender Wage Gap in International Soccer
The usual go-to explanation of the huge disparities—supply and demand—seems to fall a little short
July 22, 2015
FIFA's Former VP Pays Most of His $10 Million Police Bond in Luxury Goods
Diamonds are clearly a former FIFA official's best friend
By Joanna Plucinska
July 21, 2015
France's Michel Platini Hot Favorite for New FIFA President
Four of six world soccer confederations would reportedly support the current UEFA chief's candidacy
By Rishi Iyengar
July 20, 2015
Prankster Showers FIFA Head With Fistful of Cash
"Where is my security?"
By Dan Kedmey
July 20, 2015
Reform to Top Agenda at FIFA Executive-Committee Meeting
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is hoping to avoid the appointment of an external party to oversee change
By Joanna Plucinska
July 19, 2015
World Cup Final Was the Most Watched Soccer Game in U.S. History
Add that to your trophy case, Carli Lloyd
By Ben Geier/Fortune
July 7, 2015
Women's Soccer Team Could Get Ticker-Tape Parade
The Manhattan borough president called on Mayor de Blasio to use the "opportunity for New York to recognize that heroes and role models come in all genders"
By Sarah Begley
July 6, 2015
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Reunite for FIFA Movie
Houses of Deceit
tells the story of disgraced FIFA executive Chuck Blazer
By Nina Terrero / Entertainment Weekly
June 26, 2015
Humiliating Soccer Defeat For India
"We are disappointed," India's coach said
By Rishi Iyengar
June 16, 2015
Watch Ex-FIFA Exec Jack Warner's Video Reply to John Oliver
Complete with dramatic music
By Rishi Iyengar
June 12, 2015
Why the FIFA Scandal Could Mean a Major Cash Boost
Reopening bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups could lead to a more U.S.-friendly locale
By Scott Roxborough, Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter
June 10, 2015
FIFA Puts 2026 World Cup Bidding Process On Hold
FIFA had planned to outline a schedule for the bidding process this week
By Katy Osborn
June 10, 2015
FIFA Fugitive Turns Himself In
Alejandro Burzaco says he will provide information on the corruption scandal engulfing soccer's apex body
By Rishi Iyengar
June 10, 2015
How the FIFA Scandal Trumped the Women's World Cup
Will the action be a distraction from scandal?
By Sean Gregory
June 6, 2015
These Are the 5 Facts That Explain the FIFA Scandal
Explaining the downfall of one of sport's most powerful bureaucrats—and what's next for global soccer
By Ian Bremmer
June 4, 2015
Ex-FIFA Exec Says He's Ready to Sing
Former FIFA vice president to reveal financial transactions as the FBI investigates Sepp Blatter
By Geoffrey Smith / Fortune
June 4, 2015
African Soccer Officials Slam 'Imperialist' FIFA Probe
The corruption scandal has struck a nerve among African officials wary of Western dominance in sport and politics
By Simon Shuster
June 3, 2015
How FIFA's Sepp Blatter May Have Outmaneuvered Everyone
Read his "resignation" letter carefully. It isn't what you think
June 3, 2015
World Cups Under Scrutiny After FIFA Chief Resigns
Proof of corrupt voting process could lead to a second competition to host the World Cups
By Vivienne Walt
June 3, 2015
FIFA's Sepp Blatter Probed for Corruption, Reports Say
The 79-year-old resigned from his position on Tuesday, but will continue his duties until a successor is found
By Rishi Iyengar
June 2, 2015
FIFA President to Step Down
Why the reviled FIFA leader is stepping down
By Sean Gregory
June 2, 2015
Here's John Oliver's Perfect Response to FIFA President Sepp Blatter's Resignation
He'll drink to his downfall
By Eliana Dockterman
June 2, 2015
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