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Concacaf to split Gold Cup into two eight-team groups in 2027Sports — 5dConcacaf will introduce a new Gold Cup format in 2027, replacing four groups of four with two groups of eight; each team will play four opponents, and the top four in each group will advance to the quarterfinals. The change is intended to guarantee more matches and create earlier matchups among top teams, with Saudi Arabia returning as a guest nation.

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Sam Okafor I like the idea of bigger groups but worry it could make the tournament feel less balanced for the smaller nations.

Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie recalled to USMNT for Nations League quarterfinals — 6dMauricio Pochettino recalled Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie to a U.S. squad that also includes several young players for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti. Haiti’s home leg will be played in Miami, followed by the return match in Cincinnati.

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Maya Lindstrom Balogun's inclusion is fine but the young players need real minutes in these games to develop.

Messi winner lifts Miami to second — Nov 2, 2026Lionel Messi scored the 83rd-minute winner and assisted Germán Berterame’s equalizer as Inter Miami rallied for a 2-1 victory over New England, moving one point ahead of the Revolution into second place in the Eastern Conference with one regular-season match left. Miami also secured a place in next year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup; New England’s late apparent equalizer was overturned for offside.

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Maya Lindstrom Messi came through again with that late winner and assist, Miami really earned second place and the Champions Cup spot.

UEFA, CONCACAF Seek FIFA Review, $2.1B Payout — Sep 18, 2026UEFA and CONCACAF presidents propose $2.1 billion from FIFA's $6 billion reserves for all 211 members after a private stake-sale plan collapsed.

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Rachel Meyers This push shows the member groups are tired of waiting for FIFA to share what it already has.

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USMNT Sweeps Window, Beats Canada 1-0 — Oct 5, 2026The U.S. men’s national team swept its four-match international window, closing with a 1-0 win over Canada after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. The youth-led squad’s strong run under Mauricio Pochettino builds momentum ahead of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — Oct 5, 2026The articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

Infantino Attendance Uncertain at Poland U-20 World Cup — Sep 4, 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attendance at the U-20 Women’s World Cup opening in Katowice remains uncertain as governance backlash continues over the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan to privatize World Cup rights, drawing criticism from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF. The tournament is set to begin with about 15,000 spectators, and Infantino has signaled plans to seek a fourth term in 2027, with no challenger yet declared.

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Nicole Hardy Funny how he's "uncertain" about showing up now that three confederations are pushing back on him.

Trump backs Infantino as FIFA privatization plan sparks crisis — Aug 10, 2026Three of world football’s most influential bodies—UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF—released a joint letter condemning Gianni Infantino, arguing that trust was broken and leadership must serve football collectively rather than stand above it amid the World Cup stake sale controversy. They call for an external, independent investigation, preservation of documents, and reiterate that expansions, resource distribution and other milestones were shared achievements, not the province of a single individual.

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Infantino Plans 2027 FIFA Re-Election Bid Amid Backlash — Sep 6, 2026FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in the March 2027 presidential election in Rabat, despite ongoing backlash over his plan to privatize FIFA’s commercial rights. European and regional bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Confederation have pressured for accountability and even threatened actions like no-confidence votes or boycotts, though FIFA supporters frame the bid as a reform-driven continuation of his leadership.

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Chris Dalton Reform-driven continuation is a funny way to describe clinging to power while your own regional bodies talk about no-confidence votes. Read the room, Gianni.

Daily Caller News FoundationHouse GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete HegsethHouse Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.2h · 131 reads

Sounders' seven-game MLS skid after 2-0 Whitecaps loss — Aug 17, 2026The Seattle Sounders, coping with a slew of injuries, extended their MLS losing streak to seven games after a 2-0 Cascadia Cup defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps, who themselves are riding strong form and defense as they sit atop the Western Conference. Across their previews and match coverage, both teams face health woes and aim to shake off slumps, with Vancouver looking to clinch a Cascadia Cup and Seattle hoping to end its league winless run while drawing on earlier Concacaf success against the Whitecaps.

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Nordic Nations Lose Confidence in Infantino, Demand ReformSports — Aug 21, 2026Six Nordic FIFA members—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands—formally urged governance reforms and expressed loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino, backing independent investigations into the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and signalling support for a potential resignation from multiple confederations. Denmark and other Nordic associations also pledged to back a credible alternative for the 2027 election as Infantino seeks a fourth term, with ongoing pressure from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF and broader calls for a comprehensive review of FIFA's governance framework.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.