Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: July 7, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

World Cup Quarterfinals and Player Legacies

Switzerland continues its World Cup run after overcoming a penalty shootout against Colombia, a victory manager Murat Yakin attributed to breaking the nation's shootout "curse" Swiss overcome curse. They now face Argentina in the quarterfinals, with Lionel Messi seemingly carrying Argentina to dramatic wins, including their latest comeback victory over Egypt which featured VAR drama and "unforgettable" moments Argentina completes comeback. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career has concluded following Spain's victory over Portugal, marking the end of an era for the Portuguese superstar Ronaldo's World Cup ends.

Youth Soccer Development and Prize Money

The economics of American youth soccer are facing scrutiny, with a focus on parents' financial capacity for travel matches rather than young player development. In contrast, the U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that both the men's and women's national teams will receive an equal split of the $16 million in prize money awarded by FIFA for reaching the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup USMNT and USWNT share prize money.

FIFA Governance and Investigations

Dozens of European lawmakers are reportedly exploring the possibility of launching an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino within the European Parliament, concerning his role in decisions related to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun EU lawmakers eye Infantino probe.