FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. As recently as last month, FIFA’s official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: “For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles,…
Mexican football fans could face sanctions for continuing to use the controversial anti-gay chant “puto” during the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled. The one-word slur, commonly shouted when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick, has gone viral at past World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Despite campaigns and education…
The Metropolitan Police has announced that six people were stabbed and a total of 24 people were arrested during Arsenal Champions Parade to celebrate their 2025/26 season success in London on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, the Metropolitan Police said the offences the suspects committed include assault on police officers, sexual assault, bodily harm, drug and knife possession,…
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for highly-rated defender Josh Acheampong , reinforcing the club’s determination to keep hold of one of its most promising academy graduates. The 20-year-old is regarded as a key part of Chelsea’s future plans and has reportedly been given “untouchable” status by the club. Such a designation places Acheampong among an elite group of players…
Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be stopped from leaving the pitch to receive tactical instructions whenever a goalkeeper is being treated for injury. FIFA referees’ chief, Pierluigi Collina, announced the new enforcement measure ahead of the tournament. The move is aimed at ending what has become known in football as “goalkeeper tactical timeouts.” Teams have increasingly…
The United States, Canada and Mexico, the three co-host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are the only countries from North America that will represent the continent in the tournament. They qualified automatically as host nations. The trio, alongside Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama, formed the North, Central American and Caribbean section countries that will feature at the tournament….
