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The U.S. host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 admitted on Monday they were “monitoring closely” the current political situation in the United States amid rising tensions over President Trump’s crackdown on immigration — but insisted visitors will be made welcome at the

NEW: FIFA’s latest attempts to fill Hard Rock for Club World Cup opening match between Messi’s Inter Miami & Al-Ahly involve offering students at an affiliated local college a single ticket for $20 — with the promise of up to 4 complimentary tickets nytimes.com/athletic/64177…

As FIFA gift tickets for the club World Cup opening game for $20 for price of 5 … worth asking how fans who paid full price at 10x multiples feel, & why would anyone now pay the numbers fifa are asking for games later in comp? nytimes.com/athletic/64177…

🎫 Fifteen-month queues for visas ⛔️ Travel bans for competing nations 📈 Spiralling costs for fans 💵 Transport funding uncertainly The 2026 World Cup is just a year away, but the planning and organisation are far from finalised. 📝 Adam Crafton, Asli Pelit Basker & Melanie Anzidei

NEWS: OL Lyonnes have expressed serious interest in 18-year-old Ajax and USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes, according to multiple sources. More details: nytimes.com/athletic/64209…

With his beloved Club World Cup about to kick off in Miami this weekend, The Athletic has spoken to dozens of people to gain a clearer impression of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Is this the delightful underdog story of a football-mad guy who overcame prejudice and humble

NEW: The head coaches of both FC Porto and Palmeiras, as well as the Brazilian wonderkid Estevao, criticised the “dry” and “slow” turf at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night. Venue will host final of this tournament and World Cup final next year. nytimes.com/athletic/64283…

The head coaches of both FC Porto and Palmeiras, as well as the Brazilian wonderkid Estevao, criticised the turf at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey following the draw between the two teams in the Club World Cup. Over the past year, FIFA has studied which grass type would be best

🤷‍♂️ Who cares about the Club World Cup? 🔟 Can mismatches like Bayern vs. Auckland City be avoided? 🥵 Is the heat a problem? James Horncastle OMRI tackles the main issues from the opening days of the #FIFACWC

FIFA are the latest sports organization to alter their approach in the U.S. since the change of administration in the White House…. after the NFL altered their slogan at the Super Bowl end zone from “End Racism” to “Choose Love”. nytimes.com/athletic/64306…

Thiago Silva is only four months away from achieving the personal goal he set for himself 16 years ago, while watching his 41-year-old Milan team-mate Paolo Maldini defy time. “Meeting Maldini sparked something in me,” he told the Guardian in 2023. “I was 24 when I arrived and

Quiz question: who is the oldest player at the Club World Cup? Francesco Acerbi or Lionel Messi? Both 37. Miles off, sorry. Franco Armani (38) and Luka Modric (39) are closer. Thiago Silva, still going strong at 40 for Fluminense, would be a good guess. It would still be wrong.

Today’s match between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund was a sharp reminder: South American football should never be underestimated….and veterans still got it! Here is more from Ed Mackey and me: nytimes.com/athletic/64243…

In the NWSL, Kansas City Current’s CPKC Stadium marks a major milestone as the first purpose-built venue for a women’s team in the league. It's a bold bet that a women’s club can deliver a return on investment. Asli Pelit Basker on a corporate shift ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/64333…

Piece on the PIF team at the PIF sponsored tournament on the PIF financed broadcaster being good nytimes.com/athletic/64365… Al-Hilal have riches on and off the field – and an outside shot at the Club World Cup

"I like to say that the football pitch is my amusement park because it’s where I feel happiest." Chelsea-bound Estevao speaks about the comparisons with Neymar, his love for Lionel Messi and why the Club World Cup is the perfect way to conclude his Palmeiras career. 📝

A big read on Estevao, featuring his thoughts on football as entertainment, embracing pressure, his best position, encouragement from Neymar and swapping shirts with Messi. W/ Jack Lang & Asli Pelit Basker 👇 nytimes.com/athletic/64360…

The Club World Cup needed a signature moment. MLS needed a statement win. Miami needed to validate its participation. With one picturesque free kick, Lionel Messi handled them all. @felipecar on more Messi magic in Atlanta ⤵️