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Canada Is in Prime Position to Reach the 2026 World Cup
The Canadian men's soccer team has historically been abysmal. But progress has been made over the last decade, and 2026 could be the year it finally asserts itself as a consistent player on the world stage.
Qatar's New Labor Law Kicks In, Is Basically Old Labor Law
Meet the new labor law, same as the old labor law.
Report: English FA Considering Retroactive Ban on Diving
Soccer will eventually rid itself of the scourge of diving, one way or another.
When it Comes to the World Cup, Bigger Does Not Mean Better
The expanded 48-team World Cup is a shining example of the wisdom of an old phrase: be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.
Anti-Doping Bosses Call for Ban on Russia Hosting International Sporting Events
Anti-doping bosses want Russia barred from hosting and participating in international competition
In a 48-Team World Cup, Something Has To Be Done About Qualifiers
The World Cup will be fun no matter what. But, with an expanded World Cup field, the qualifiers may not.
Does Qatar's Soccer Policy Put Players at Risk of Exploitation?
Qatar's policy of naturalising players for its national team attracts footballers from across the globe to try their luck in the country. But, given the potential pitfalls of the kafala system, this can leave them vulnerable to exploitation.
The Worst Year Ever Was Ronaldo's Best
In pop culture, 2016 was The Worst Year Ever, but in soccer, it was The Year of Ronaldo. Of course, that fits.
FIFA Fines England Over £35,000 For Display Of Poppies During World Cup Qualifiers
Meanwhile, Scotland and Wales have been fined over £15,000, and Northern Ireland almost £12,000.
A Modest Proposal To Make A 48-Team World Cup Actually Work: A VICE Sports Conversation
A 48-team World Cup probably won't work, but if it did, it would require a complete overhaul of the qualification system.
FIFA Presses Forward with Replay Technology, and It Could Speed Up the Game
While referees in other sports have used video review for years, soccer had been slow to embrace replay technology. FIFA will begin testing Video Assistant Referees in 2017, and it could change the game in surprising ways.
Russian Official Charged with Stealing Money from World Cup Stadium Project
Marat Oganesyan is accused of embezzling 50 million rubles from a controversy-riddled Russian stadium project.