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EssentiallySports Staff Power Rankings: Ranking the FIFA World Cup Semi-Finalists
The staff at EssentiallySports picked their World Cup favorites as the ultimate champion is backed by almost 60% of the staff.
“Became Increasingly Toxic”: America’s VIP Soccer Fan Freddy Returns to Social Media Before World Cup Semi-Finals
America's VIP Soccer Fan faces online abuse as the FIFA World Cup once again exposes soccer's darkest side
FIFA Ends World Cup Run for French Referees Who Officiated Argentina’s Win Over Egypt
After FIFA removes a controversial referee from the Argentina-Egypt game as the World Cup comes to it's final stages.
World Cup Referee & VAR Official Dies at 38 as Authorities Investigate His Death
An official statement from the Dutch Football Association confirmed the demise of a World Cup referee, Rob Dieperink, aged 38.
“USMNT Embarrassed Our Country”: Dave Portnoy Claims USA Has Gone 100 Years Back in Soccer After World Cup Loss
The morale shattering loss of the USMNT against Belgium has set the soccer in the country back by a century claims a popular personality.
“Will Never Forget”: French President Announces FIFA’s Acceptance to Special Request Ahead of Semi-Finals
Ahead of the France-Spain semifinal, the French President thanks FIFA as dark memories of past shapes an emotional pre-match moment.
“FIFA Is Telling You Not to Believe”: Soccer Pro Calls Out England’s Goal Controversy at World Cup
Nedum Onuoha blasts FIFA's explanation of the controversial first goal scored by England against Norway in its 2-1 victory at the World Cup.
Swiss Fans Continue Protests Against FIFA, Alleging Financial Motives Behind 2026 World Cup Decisions
Fans in Switzerland continue their protests against FIFA during the World Cup as they oppose the financial and political intervention.
FIFA Official Ignored 17-Member Panel to Suspend USMNT’s Folarin Balogun’s Red Card – Report
Report claims FIFA chair suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban alone, bypassing the 17-member disciplinary committee during World Cup.
“You’re Not Very Good at Football”: Ex-USMNT Pro Sounds Alarm on England Ahead of Argentina Clash
Despite England making its way to the semifinal, a former pro believes that they don't have enough to beat Argentina at the World Cup.
“Clearly, We Can All See”: England’s Controversial World Cup Goal Draws Strong Statements from Journalist
New evidence on England's controversial equalizer against Norway at the World Cup contradicts FIFA's statement and draws reactions from journalists.
“Not Worried”: Erling Haaland Once Denied Thoughts of Future in MLS & Shifting to USA
Norwegian star Erling Haaland made his thoughts and feelings clear in an old interview about the prospect of playing in the MLS.
