September 26 – The Futsal World Cup has exploded into controversy, with coaches making accusations of match-fixing following a heavy defeat for France against Iran.
September 26 – Concacaf has unveiled 14 stadiums for the 2025 Gold Cup which will be played next June predominantly on the West coast and in Texas. Five stadiums that will be used at the 2026 World Cup will also host the Gold Cup in 2025.
September 26 – FIFA has intervened in the escalating crisis within the Congolese Football Federation (Fécofoot), ordering the suspension of a general meeting scheduled for September 25 in Brazzaville, the country’s capital.
September 26 – The Lebanese FA has indefinitely postponed all matches domestically in the wake of Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon and rising fears of an all-out war.
September 26 – Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving from Stamford Bridge to a new stadium site at Earl’s Court, as the club seeks to expand its current 40,343-seat capacity and increase match day revenues.
September 26 – Portuguese champions Sporting CP have set out a 10-year plan to overhaul their current stadium in Lisbon.
September 26 – Manchester City ‘s Spanish international midfielder Rodri, regarded by many as the best player in the world in his position, has suffered ligament damage in his right knee and will be out for a lengthy period, the club have confirmed.
September 26 – Inter Milan are reporting an increase of €48 million in revenue to €473 million for the 2023/24 financial year. The club also saw debt fall by around €50 million from €85 million to €36 million.
September 26 – Pavlin Nikolov,owner of the Bulgaria’s Spartak Varna, has said he will to stop funding the club if the fans “continue with the provocations”.
September 26 – The AFC’s Associations Committee noted that 44 Member Associations and all five Regional Associations have either completed or are in the midst of finalising their Statutes Revision process.
September 25 – UEFA is to increase funds allocated to clubs not taking part in its men’s competitions, also capping the amount going to the top five federations.
September 25 – UEFA has re-versioned and refocused its financial support programme for nations and projects outside its European membership.
September 25 – Egypt’s national team are facing the unlikely possibility of being excluded from the 2026 World Cup due to an unpaid fine according to reports in the country and Switzerland.
September 25 – South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has denied his appointment was the result of preferential treatment from the Korea Football Association (KFA).
September 25 – US telecoms giant Verizon has agreed a 2026 World Cup sponsorship, with the network provider named the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.