Brazil's early exit from the 2026 World Cup forced Ancelotti to rethink his options. The five-time world champions were eliminated by Norway in the last 16, bringing a disappointing end to a campaign that had promised more.

The Atletico Madrid defender, 31, made his senior team debut for Spain in 2020 and was part of the squad that beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in July, although he remained on the bench in the final.

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Celebrate how Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to Argentina football at age 39. After a 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain and his father's passing, the legend chooses peace and true personal closure.

Messi’s relationship with Argentina was built through repeated disappointments. He reached the 2014 World Cup final and lost to Germany. He then suffered defeats in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals against Chile. Having lost three consecutive major finals, Messi announced his international retirement. However, it wasn’t meant to be the end as he reversed his decision a couple months later and so began the quest for the unfinished business.

A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, called on Monday for immediate change at world soccer's governing body, saying its leadership under embattled President Gianni Infantino had been blinded by power.

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

After three years in charge of New York City in Major League Soccer (MLS), Vieira returned to Europe, where he managed OGC Nice, Crystal Palace, RC Strasbourg and, most recently, Genoa.

Robi Axiata PLC has rewarded 26 winners of four customer engagement campaigns organised around the FIFA World Cup.

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer

Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer's World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door.

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday, with the 30-year-old due in court next month.

Manchester City may have already identified their preferred successor to Rodri, with Enzo Fernandez emerging as the name new head coach Enzo Maresca reportedly wants to bring to the Etihad.

Following the final whistle, several Argentina players celebrated with a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine").

After weeks of speculation, Arsenal have finally landed one of the standout signings of the summer, swooping in for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for a reported £75 million fee.

Multiple US cities that hosted World Cup matches are seeking millions of dollars they believe world soccer's governing body FIFA promised them, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

Brazil forward Neymar has brushed aside his father's suggestion that he could still return to the national team for the 2030 World Cup, insisting the decision rests with him alone.

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has described the current national team as the greatest in the country's history, saying their record of reaching five finals and winning four sets them apart from every previous generation.

Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them return to the Bundesliga last season, the German club said Monday.