World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup news & updates

30 Aug 2026

A key player in the Real Madrid team during the Mourinho era

Brahim Diaz has returned to Real Madrid training ahead of the 2026 World Cup and is staking a strong claim to a key attacking role under Jose Mourinho.

29 Aug 2026World Cup

Halli Hussain joins Sheffield United on loan

Hallie Hussain has joined Sheffield United on loan from West Ham United for the 2026/27 season, which will help her continue her development in the Barclays Wom…

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22 Aug 2026World Cup

American players in Europe: World Cup squads 2030

The U.S. men's team is developing more players in European leagues toward the 2026 World Cup. A detailed look at its benefits, challenges, and emerging hopes fo…

22 Aug 2026World Cup

U20 women amid European boycott

England's squad for the U20 Women's World Cup in Poland has been announced as European teams warn of a boycott due to the controversy surrounding FIFA's FFE sch…

21 Aug 2026World Cup

Spain World Cup winning players, 2 million

Spain's World Cup-winning soccer team beat Argentina 1-0, and 2 million people turned out to celebrate by midday.

20 Aug 2026World Cup

Rio Hadade division possible in Panathinaikos interest; Alternatively

Celtic have lined up a replacement with World Cup-impressive Canadian Nico Sigour as their top target, with Rio Hadade leaving. Hadade has interest from a numbe…

19 Aug 2026World Cup

The 'Drake Curse' Again? Before the end of the 2026 World Cup

Drake's $1.5 million bet brings 'Drake curse' back into focus Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 0–1; About $5.1 million in prize money was lost.

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18 Aug 2026World Cup

FIFA withdraws support for president Gianni Infantino

The Scottish FA has condemned the lack of transparency in the proposed share sale of the FIFA World Cup trading system. Thus they withdrew their support for Gia…

11 Aug 2026World Cup

Women's World Cup 2027: Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi and Morocco

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup. They qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

7 Aug 2026World Cup

Barcelona's full attention to Rodrí: Hansi Bligh prioritized

Barcelona sees Rodri as the heart of the team. Hans Blick intervened directly to explain the plan, the player verbally consented. Rodri preferred the Catalan pr…

4 Aug 2026World Cup

Vinicius to train at Real Madrid after World Cup break

Vinicius Jr has returned to training at Real Madrid, with Arsenal's transfer interest in him the talk of the town. Having scored four goals for Brazil at the Wo…

3 Aug 2026World Cup

Italy sports magazines: Alajbekovic to Juventus, Parisi to Paris

Today's Italian press headlines from Juventus' Alajbekovic visit to Paris tributes, FIFA president Infantino's 'World Cup stake sale' plan backfired and UEFA's…

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31 Jul 2026World Cup

FIFA boycotts World Cup to protest investment proposal

Forbes Africa says some European teams are exploring boycotting the World Cup to protest an investment proposal involving FIFA. There is no official confirmatio…

29 Jul 2026World Cup

World Cup 2026: Algeria eliminated in knockout round —

Algeria progressed from Group J at the 2026 World Cup, losing 0–2 to Switzerland in the round of 32. The next focus for Mahrez, Kwiri, Ayed-Nouri, Benzemaini an…

29 Jul 2026World Cup

World Cup: Uefa furious over FIFA plan to seek private investment

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have voiced strong opposition to FIFA's plan to seek private investment for tournaments including the World Cup.

25 Jul 2026World Cup

Authority: Sinedine as the head coach of the French national team

The French Football Federation will hold the announcement of the new head coach on Tuesday, July 28. Most reports indicate that Sinedine Sidon will take over; H…

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24 Jul 2026World Cup

MLS returns to action after World Cup break; ‘Very

MLS restarts after World Cup 2026 A Thangoal headlined rather than an action restart that left fans in shock and sarcasm.

24 Jul 2026World Cup

Clear warning for Spain: Argentina 'outside the box'

Key points for Spain before the final: Argentina have scored 5 goals from outside the 'box' at this World Cup; No team has more. A team led by Messi should not…

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24 Jul 2026World Cup

Tim Howard, Landon Donavan: USA's World Cup 2026 ambitions

Tim Howard and Landon Donovan share their experience in America's World Cup 2026 preview and talk about America's prospects and the impact their podcast has rea…

23 Jul 2026World Cup

World Cup 2026 refereeing assessment: Premier since

A major overhaul of the integration of VAR intervention is necessary at World Cup 2026; What lessons the Premier League should take from this is debatable.