FIFA's inaugural expanded Club World Cup in the United States has one billion dollars of prize money on the line but will be missing some of the game's star names.AFP Sport highlights five players who will not be lighting up stadiums across the United States once it gets underway this weekend: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Liverpool finished as English champions,

But none of these challenges can overshadow the main attraction: Messi and Ronaldo’s final battle, rising stars ready for their moment, and the World Cup 2026 promising to be the biggest, most dramatic tournament in soccer history.

Referees at the Club World Cup will wear eye-level cameras to finally allow fans to see exactly what the officials are looking at during a soccer match.

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.

The Nations League final went the distance – here, three of our writers break down the action from the Allianz Arena in Munich

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side were "already thinking about the World Cup" after Sunday's Nations League final loss on penalties to Portugal in Munich. "From this very moment we are already thinking about the next World Cup,

Peyton Connor from Cape Town faces financial hurdles as she strives to compete at the 2025 Dance World Cup in Spain, showcasing her resilience and determination.

The former Arsenal star who ended up in jail for drugs smuggling, Spain beat France to enhance World Cup credentials.

Spain's squad for the Women's European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed without her consent by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation in the awards ceremony of the 2023 World Cup.