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MLS Owners Delay on Major Changes in Schedule Amid FIFA World Cup Pressure- Report

MLS owners are holding off on making a final call about switching to the European-style calendar, despite pressure over 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Biggest Change in America Towards Soccer Revealed as FIFA World Cup 2026 Expected to Create History

FIFA World Cup 2026 signals a turning point, with record fans, U.S. primetime matches, and soccer finally becoming mainstream.
Malik Tillman

Everyone Has Same Complaint About MLS’s Latest Plans in America

As Major League Soccer considers changing its schedule to start in fall, MLS fans express concerns about cold weather.
Inter Miami

Lionel Messi’s Future Plans Raise Serious Alarms For USA’s Soccer Expansion

Lionel Messi has brought the world in the MLS. And it's also the 2026 World Cup. But what happens to MLS when Messi leaves?
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“Suspension Rule Is Tough”: Lionel Messi Gets Mass Support as MLS All-Star Game Protocols Come to Light

MLS risks backlash or losing credibility by enforcing suspension on Lionel Messi for skipping the All-Star Game amid heavy season workload.
May 16, 2021, Barcelona, Spain: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona, Barca during the Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona

Will Lionel Messi Play In The MLS All-Stars Game Against Liga MX? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

The 2025 All Stars game between MLS and Liga MX holds a lot of significance. So, it's obvious Lionel Messi's presence, or absence, is key.
Lionel Messi

Despite No USWNT Presence, Euro 2025 Sets New USA Records Amidst Upcoming World Cup Prep

Despite the USA not being in the tournament, the Euro 2025 records massive surge in viewership compared to 2022.
Barbara Bonansea Euro 2025

New Jersey’s $100M FIFA World Cup Investment to Boost Soccer’s Domination Over NFL in 2026

With the FIFA World Cup in the horizon, New Jersey is taking drastic measures to welcome a record breaking crowd.
MetLife Stadium

CONMEBOL Unveils Urgent Copa America Policy Shift After Marta and Co Lead Uproar

Marta’s outcry ignites storm in soccer world as CONMEBOL rushes major Copa America shake-up to quell player revolt.
Copa America

Why the World Cup’s $3.3B MetLife Windfall Could Eclipse a Decade of NFL Sundays

The World Cup at MetLife Stadium could generate a $3.3 billion earning, which is enough to eclipse the impact of 10 years of NFL Sundays.
Bilder des Tages SPORT New York Giants Eli Manning looks to hand the ball off in the first quarter

Young USMNT Stars Gain Major Club Teams Boost Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, young USMNT stars are getting a big boost by securing moves to top clubs across major European leagues.
USMNT

NHL Stars Set for Major 2026 Winter Olympics Role Amid League’s Unique European Soccer Collaboration

With the Winter Olympic set for next year, the NHL and the host nation's soccer league have entered a first of it's kind collaboration.
NHL – Serie A

15,000 Fans Help New NWSL Denver Expansion Team With Crucial Club Decision

Over 15,000 fans helped the new NWSL expansion team in Denver make a crucial decision about the club's identity.
Denver NWSL

MLS Mocked for Million-Dollar Decision as ESPN Host Calls NFL Copy

The MLS are working on becoming a soccer league that is revered globally. But according to an ESPN host, the NFL plot might be wrong.
MLS-NFL

England Coach Sarina Wiegman Shares Honest Update on Jess Carter Before Euro 2025 Semi-final

England head coach Sarina Wiegman has provided a candid update on Jess Carter ahead of the UEFA Euro 2025 semi-final.
Jess Carter England women’s Lionesses

FIFA Denies Real Madrid and Others’ Latest Club World Cup Request Post Concerning Attendance Numbers

Real Madrid and a few other clubs went to FIFA with a rather interesting proposition. Find out what it was and more.
FIFA Club World Cup

Tobin Heath Makes Honest Retirement Confession Days After Emotional Breakdown

USWNT icon Tobin Heath made her teary-eyed retirement announcement earlier this month and now she's opened up on how it feels.
Tobin Heath

USWNT ‘Icon’ Alex Morgan Announces Her Return to Soccer in a New Role

Two years after retiring, USWNT legend Alex Morgan is making her return to soccer, this time in a new and exciting role off the pitch.
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Health Crisis Leads Soccer Legend to Hospital but Fans Continue Praying

Paul Gascoigne hospitalized again, sparking fresh fears over drinking struggles—fans rally online, praying for the soccer icon’s recovery.
Paul Gascoigne

Reason for Lionel Messi to Attend MLS All-Star for USA Revealed by National Reporter

National reporter hints Lionel Messi’s All-Star role goes beyond football, his presence could redefine MLS impact across soccer culture.
FL: Inter Miami CF v New York City FC

Secret Behind Lionel Messi Surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo Revealed by Former Soccer Player

Everyone expected Lionel Messi to slow down in MLS, but his mindset revealed why he’s still rewriting records and shocking rivals.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Emma Hayes Amused by Son’s Latest USA Adventures After Revealing USWNT Players’ Influence on Him

Emma Hayes shares a hilarious story about her son’s recent adventures in the U.S., revealing how USWNT players have playfully influenced him.
Emma Hayes with son Harry

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Surprises Heartbroken 18-Year-Old Sweden Star After Euro 2025 Exit

After an unfortunate Euro 2025 exit, an 18-year-old received a heartwarming surprise from Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
AC Milan v Hellas Verona FC – Serie A Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan greets fans during a ceremony to bid farewell to fo

Trinity Rodman Takes Up New Role for Washington Spirit Amidst Latest Comeback Update

USWNT forward Trinity Rodman goes behind the camera for the Washington Spirit as she continues her comeback journey.
Trinity Rodman

Euros 2025: Lucy Bronze Sends Clear Message to Jess Carter Trollers as Soccer World Rallies Around NWSL Star

Amid the ongoing Euros 2025, Lucy Bronze has come to the defense of Jess Carter, issuing a strong message to online abusers.
Jess Carter England women’s Lionesses

Emma Hayes Shares Honest Reality As Fans Demand Regular USWNT and European Team Match-Ups

Emma Hayes admitted it's not easy to schedule regular USWNT vs European team friendly matches, despite rising fan demand.
Football – Women’s Group B – United States of America vs Zambia

About Soccer

Soccer

History

The history of modern soccer can be dated back to the mid-nineteenth century when local clubs in England came forward and established a set of rules, leading to the formation of the Football Association in London, England, on 26 October 1863. A total of 11 soccer clubs were present at the first meeting of the FA, along with representatives from different schools. Eight years after its culmination, the FA had 50 member clubs. In 1872, the association started the world's oldest competition to this date: the FA Cup. Since the FA Cup was a knockout competition, 12 clubs decided to start the Football League. It was the top-tier league competition in England till 1992. However, in 1992, 22 teams decided to split and formed the Premier League.

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Soccer is also known as football in many countries around the world. In 1885, the USA played its first international soccer game, which followed the rules and regulations of the London FA laws. The United States Soccer Federation was founded in 1913 and is the governing body of soccer in the United States. It also governs the Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League.

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The United States men's national team played its first game against Canada in 1885, which was also the first international game outside of the United Kingdom.

First international soccer game

England and Scotland played the world's first-ever international soccer game in 1872. It was held in Partick, Glasgow. The game ended scoreless with 0-0 on the scoreboard. Queen's Park club players represented Scottish players, while the English team had players from 9 different clubs.

History of the FIFA World Cup

Uruguay hosted the first World Cup tournament in 1930. Hosts Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final to lift the inaugural world cup. The winner of the World Cup lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy, named after FIFA president Jules Rimet. However, 40 years later, the FIFA World Cup Trophy was designed to replace the old trophy.

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The Brazilian national team remains the most successful team in world cup history with 5 titles. Germany and Italy have four titles each. Uruguay, Argentina, and France are next on the list with 2 titles. England and Spain are the other winners, with one title each. No team from AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, and OFC has won the world cup.

2022 FIFA World Cup

Participants

AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea

CAF: Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia

CONCACAF: Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, United States

CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay

UEFA: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

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Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Argentina ran out winners after beating defending champions, France in the final. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball award for the best player in the World Cup.

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

The 2023 FIFA Women's soccer World Cup will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. It is the first FIFA Women's world cup to be jointly hosted by two nations. It will take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023. USWNT are the defending champions with two back-to-back trophies.

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For the first time 32 teams will be able to participate in the Women's World Cup, same as the men's world cup.