Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.

Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

John Obi Mikel has insisted Chelsea still need to replace Robert Sanchez despite his performance in the Club World Cup final.Sanchez made a number of top saves as Chelsea beat Paris Saint Germain 3-0

ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

Australia winger Nestory Irankunda hopes his move to English Championship side Watford can reboot his international career in time for next year's World Cup after being frustrated with his progress at Bayern Munich.

FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which includes matches being held in the Bay Area.

FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, said that “the application period for the first ticket draw” will open on Sept. 10.

Noticies, it has been learned that Real Madrid have been monitoring Chelsea star Cole Palmer closely. The outlet suggests that Xabi Alonso is a huge admirer of the Englishman and