Football Americas https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Shakhtar Donetsk find a new winning home in West London. Conclusions of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 post-tournament analysis. How the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana are shaping up. Will the 2026 Copa Libertadores final be another all-Brazilian affair? The Copa Sudamericana reaches the semi-final stage where Brazilian teams face one famous and one not so famous name. One of these six countries will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Letter from Iceland – how Breidablik won their second Icelandic Cup. Spain edged out Argentina to win their second World Cup in what could be Lionel Messi’s final international game. A message from the future – what happened at the 2050 World Cup finals. The masters of the FIFA World Cup universe, Brazil, now have a confirmed place at the 2026 edition. Corinthians Feminino lose to Arsenal in the first FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. Home Flamengo become the most successful Brazilian team in the history of the Copa Libertadores. The UEFA Champions League final features a contest between Brazilian defenders. How the 2026 Copa Libertadores is shaping up as heavyweights Flamengo and Corinthians top their groups. Joy for Marquinhos but sorrow for Gabriel as PSG retain their UEFA Champions League crown. How Cole Palmer upset the odds and made Chelsea ‘the Best Team in the World’. Bolivia beat Brazil to qualify for the inter-confederation play-offs, while Venezuela missed out. Luciano was definitely not ‘Lucky’, as Sao Paulo exit the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras recover from 3-0 down to setup another all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo. Will Lionel Messi lead Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title? Who were the most influential players of the 2024-25 season? Fluminense made it to the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, but no further. Copa Libertadores title holders Botafogo crash out while River survive a penalty shootout. Mexico made it a record-extending ten Gold Cup titles before their ecstatic fans. Inter Miami does the MLS proud as they qualify for the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup. What can we expect of the new, expanded, FIFA Club World Cup? European powerhouses Bayern Munich prove too strong for CR Flamengo. With over half the regular season completed which teams are looking good (and bad) in the MLS? Cincinnati continue to control the MLS Eastern Conference. River lose in Cordoba but remain five clear in Argentina. Derby Days – in Texas as Austin FC beat FC Dallas 3-0 in the MLS. The most dominant clubs around the world include Bayern Munich, Manchester City, PSG, and River Plate. RB Bragantino and Gimnasia La Plata field the youngest line-ups in the Brazilian and Argentinian leagues Botafogo still lead the Brazilian Serie A. The top young dribblers include Brazil’s Gabriel Martinelli and Savio Moreira. Pele’s old club Santos are relegated for the first time. Palmeiras retain their Brazilian league title after the implosion of Botafogo. Columbus Crew beat Los Angeles FC to win the 2023 MLS Cup. Inter Miami leads the MLS overall league table. After their implosion in 2023 can Botafogo hold on to claim the Brazilian league title? Inter Miami secure the MLS Supporters’ Shield and then entry into the FIFA Club World Cup. Mexico win a record-extending ninth CONCACAF Gold Cup. Colombia suffer a heartbreaking loss at the Women’s World Cup. Palmeiras and Fluminense are favourites to win the Copa Libertadores. All-conquering Manchester City win the UEFA Super Cup. Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. It’s Boca versus Brazil in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals. Sao Paulo win their first Copa do Brasil. No Messi, no US Open Cup for Inter Miami.