The Superior Player Award is the Club World Cup’s version of what is usually referred to as the man of the match award, given out at the end of games.

Every few years, ex-U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas, 55 — who attended Rutgers from 1988-91 — scapegoats diversity for the team’s recent struggles despite teams like France, that won the 2018 World Cup with a roster comprised of players of different ethnicities and backgrounds, proving him wrong.

FIFA is raising questions from fans after deciding not to use any of its anti-racism and anti-discrimination video, signage and marketing assets during the Club World Cup in the United States.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino told FOX Sports' Tom Rinaldi that "anything is possible" when asked about winning the World Cup.

Raised in the Republic of Ireland, Ayman Ben Mohamed reaches the Club World Cup after an unlikely journey to Tunisian side Esperance.

Gennaro Gattuso was named as the new Italy coach on Sunday. The 2006 World Cup winner will hope to lead the struggling Squadra Azzurra to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Road to '26: The first step towards success in 2026 is qualifying for the tournament, something no Italian will take for granted after missing out on the last two World Cups. Provided the four-time champions can punch their ticket for 2026, Italy will then have to find some genuine solutions in attack.