9 Best Soccer Independent Communities (Updated Apr 2026)

9 Soccer communities on Independent Platforms

Updated 4/10/2026

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#1
Big Soccer Forum
For simplicity and an organized overall approach, Big Soccer is the perfect way to go. This is a message board that has categories for anything, and there seems to be a great variety of fans. People stay relatively civil, although there are always bound to be a few issues popping up.
1.0M members
Forum
23 views / month
#2
FIFA World Cup 2026 Official
The official FIFA World Cup 2026 site hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Match schedules, ticketing, news, and fan resources for the world's biggest football tournament.
Forum
7 views / month
#3
Kickoff.com Forum
Kickoff.com is South Africa's leading football news and community site. Covers the FIFA World Cup, African football, Premier Soccer League, and international match discussion.
Forum
4 views / month
#4
Talk Football 365
The activity levels on this message board fluctuate from time to time, but it is still considered a pretty good option for those who want to stay engaged. Having soccer fans from all over the world, it is a pretty welcoming place for people who are starting now. Out of all the ones to make this list, this might be the most user-friendly for first-time posters trying out message boards.
3K members
Forum
Newsletter
Paid
3 views / month
#5
Xtratime Community
Xtratime Football is an interactive global sports and entertainment community focused on World Football. Come join the team and discuss the most entertaining league, and talk about your favorite teams.
25K members
Forum
Paid
8 views / month
#6
FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup)
The official FIFA World Cup Twitter/X account, providing live match updates, draws, squad news, goals, and tournament content during World Cup cycles. One of the most-followed sports accounts on the platform.
8.0M members
Chat
Events
11 views / month
#7
FootballForums.net
This website had its first beginnings in the United Kingdom, but they have expanded globally so that fans from all over can join and have some fun. It is a great way to gather information as a fan, learn about some betting tips, and more. There are still a few hundred active members at any given time, so the activity is pretty good for people who are worried about that.
40K members
Forum
3 views / month
#8
90min
90min is the world's largest football community delivering authentic content in 11 languages to more than 50 million fans globally. At 90min we don't speak at fans. We speak with them. Because we are fans.
Forum
3 views / month
#9
SBI Soccer
SBI Soccer covers the world of soccer with an American voice. Breaking news, analysis, and discussion of the USMNT, USWNT, MLS, and international football including the World Cup.
Forum
5 views / month

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FAQ

: Communities for soccer fans covering club football, international competitions, and fantasy leagues. Reddit hosts r/soccer as the hub for global football discussion, while Discord has dedicated fan communities for clubs and national teams alongside communities for video game versions of the sport.
: Hive Index lists 9 Soccer independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are huge (22%) or gigantic (22%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Soccer topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.
: Forum is the most common (89%). Others that show up often include paid community. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: 7 of 9 (78%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Big Soccer Forum, FIFA World Cup 2026 Official, Kickoff.com Forum, and Talk Football 365 first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.
: This page was last updated 4/10/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.