Soccer

12/11/2025 |  Latest phase of World Cup tickets go on sale with fans now able to apply for specific matches (Associated Press (AP)) Soccer fans were able to apply for tickets to watch specific matches at next year’s World Cup for the first time on Thursday as FIFA opened up its latest phase of sales.
Following last week’s draw for the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, an updated schedule has been published.

12/11/2025 |  World Cup champion Spain widens lead over No. 2 United States in FIFA women's rankings (Fox Sports) ZURICH (AP) — Women’s World Cup champion Spain widened its points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thursday over the second-placed United States.
Spain retained its UEFA Nations League title since the last rankings update in August, while the U.S. won four of five friendlies played in that time. 

12/11/2025 |  US to play Senegal on May 31 in pre-World Cup friendly in North Carolina (Fox Sports) FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The United States will play Senegal in a friendly on May 31 at Charlotte, North Carolina, in the Americans' next-to-last game before their World Cup opener.

12/11/2025 |  FIFA World Cup 2026 faces new week of controversies (Insider Sport) Seattle’s plans to stage an historic Pride Match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have escalated into a diplomatic dispute after Egypt and Iran objected to the LGBTQ+ branding. 
Seattle had planned June 26 as its official Pride Match, aligning the game with Pride Weekend and the anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling which legalised same-sex marriage in the US.

12/11/2025 |  Report: NWSL board voting on higher salaries for stars (Reuters Sports) December 11 - The NSWL Board of Governors is in "advanced discussions" on a proposal that would allow higher salaries for star players, ESPN reported.
Team owners and league commissioner Jessica Berman are deciding whether to install a new roster mechanism that would allow teams to pay their best players amounts beyond the current salary cap, per Wednesday's report.