PSG head coach Luis Enrique believes Fabian Ruiz deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after the Spanish midfielder won the Champions League and World Cup this year.

In reflections published in The Players’ Tribune magazine, Real Madrid's 144 million USD new signing Yan Diomande recounts a childhood of poverty, living crowded in a house with 25 people, including his sister Roxane who passed away at just 15 years old after being poisoned.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Brazil's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup was due to a mid-half water break, but he sees the defeat as a starting point for rebuilding.

Defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente after winning the 2026 World Cup.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed that the VAR process leading to a red card for Swiss forward Breel Embolo in their one-three loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was not in accordance with current laws.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described critics of the 2026 World Cup as consumed by hatred, missing the unifying moments that football provides.

Kelci Rose, girlfriend of defender Marcos Senesi, shared a video unboxing World Cup 2026 souvenir bags, which included a mate thermos and cup set gifted by Lionel Messi to all Argentina players.

Striker Erling Haaland and guests recreated the "Viking rowing" performance that went viral at the 2026 World Cup while attending the wedding of his Manchester City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Fans sought out the underwear model after Spanish forward Yamal wore it at the world cup.

A sports anti-match-fixing group from the Council of Europe issued seven mild alerts while monitoring 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup.

Striker Robert Lewandowski believes former teammate Lamine Yamal did not show his best form at the 2026 World Cup, despite Spain winning the championship.