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After the worst World Cup in history, soccer's governing body made bold rule changes in 1994 that transformed the game from boring and cynical into something beautiful to watch again. Those changes still shape the game we love today.
Canada's top soccer league is pioneering a groundbreaking rule change that could transform the beautiful game worldwide. The experiment gives attackers more room to score, potentially making matches more thrilling for fans everywhere.
A thriving women's soccer club in South Australia faces closure unless it fields a men's team—sparking calls to rethink outdated participation rules. The Millicent United women's squad has its strongest roster in years, but league requirements could shut them down.
The World Cup will debut new rules designed to speed up matches by cracking down on time-wasting tactics that frustrated even Lionel Messi. Video review expands to catch more mistakes, and players who cause injury delays must sit out one minute.
At 24, Trinity Rodman just signed the most lucrative contract in women's soccer history, and she's using her win to open doors for every player who comes next. Her groundbreaking deal changed league rules and kept a superstar in America.
The United States Men's Soccer Team delivered their best World Cup performance ever, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of roaring home fans at SoFi Stadium. With stunning goals and renewed energy, the host nation is giving American soccer fans something they've waited years to celebrate.
A Dutch court just saved the country's top soccer league from replaying 133 matches by ruling against one team's protest over a passport technicality. The decision prevents massive disruption while highlighting an unintended consequence of players switching nationalities.
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, giving New Jersey soccer players a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete on the world's biggest stage in their own backyard. Local pros say the tournament will inspire the next generation of American soccer talent.
Over 5,000 people across six countries juggled soccer balls in unison to break a Guinness World Record and raise funds for youth soccer fields threatened by extreme weather. The money will help upgrade grassroots soccer sites to withstand heat, flooding, and climate impacts.
English football is testing a smart new rule that stops teams from using fake goalkeeper injuries to stall games. When a keeper needs treatment, the team must now play with 10 players for one minute.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
In just two decades, Morocco transformed from a struggling soccer nation to a top-10 FIFA powerhouse with championship teams across every age group. Their secret? Strategic planning, massive infrastructure investment, and a world-class training academy.
Soccer is getting faster and fairer with new rules that give throw-ins and goal kicks just five seconds before they're handed to the other team. The changes, approved by football's rule-makers, aim to keep the ball moving and matches more exciting for fans worldwide.
The US Soccer Federation is using artificial intelligence to analyze video footage of tens of millions of youth players worldwide, hoping to discover talented athletes who might otherwise be overlooked. The pilot program aims to make soccer pathways more accessible to kids across the country.
Astronauts kicked soccer balls around the International Space Station to study how sensor technology affects the game. The space research is already improving how smart soccer balls perform in matches back on Earth.
Mexico City is transforming its iconic Zócalo plaza into a massive soccer pitch this Sunday, where organizers hope more than 10,000 people will break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off a series of celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico City is transforming its historic Zócalo plaza into a giant soccer field this Sunday, where 10,000 people will attempt to break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off months of World Cup celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA tournament.
Nearly 10,000 soccer fans transformed Mexico City's historic Zócalo plaza into the world's largest soccer training session, smashing the previous record by more than eight times. The record-breaking event kicked off Mexico's World Cup celebrations with a powerful message of peace and community.
Landon Donovan says the US men's soccer team has what it takes to beat any opponent at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. With momentum building and star players hitting their stride, America's soccer future looks brighter than ever.
Cristo Fernandez, who played the lovable Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," just proved life can imitate art by signing a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. After a childhood injury derailed his soccer dreams at 15, the actor is finally getting his chance to play professionally at the sport he never stopped loving.
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