A 30-meter crater appeared when a football field collapsed in Illinois, United States, during an event at a stadium labeled Championship.
The hole was likely caused by the collapse of a nearby mine beneath the stadium. No players or spectators were on the field at the moment of the incident.
Looking ahead, the United States is set to host matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Canada and Mexico also hosting games. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19 in North America. Meanwhile, the Americas Cup continues in the United States, with Team USA edging past Bolivia 2-0 in the opening round.
In spring 2022, FIFA and UEFA, following the International Olympic Committee guidelines, decided to suspend the Russian national team and all Russian clubs from participation in events governed by these bodies. As a result, Russia did not take part in the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs and is absent from the current European Championship.
A former Turkish national team player voiced opposition to Russia’s exclusion from major competitions, highlighting the ongoing debates within international football about eligibility and fairness.