WC 2026FIFA World Cup 2026 · June 11 – July 19 · USA, Canada, Mexico · 48 Teams · 104 Matches

World Cup 2026 News

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ESPN
ESPN
-11m ago

U.S. defender Richards full participant on Monday

United States defender Chris Richards was a full participant in Monday's open training session at Great Park ahead of the Americans' opening FIFA World Cup match on Friday.

ESPN
ESPN
-11m ago

Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.

Papers: Ederson's Man Utd move at risk of delay after World Cup call-up
Sky Sports
0m ago

Papers: Ederson's Man Utd move at risk of delay after World Cup call-up

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

ESPN
ESPN
1h ago

American soccer still has a global stigma: Can the...

USMNT players past and present open up about the stigma of being an American in soccer ahead of the World Cup.

World Cup referee barred from officiating at tournament after being denied entry into the USA
talkSPORT
2h ago

World Cup referee barred from officiating at tournament after being denied entry into the USA

Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US
BBC Sport
2h ago

Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Papers: Man Utd confident of beating Man City to Anderson signature
Sky Sports
0m ago

Papers: Man Utd confident of beating Man City to Anderson signature

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Liverpool announce Iraola as head coach
Sky Sports
0m ago

Liverpool announce Iraola as head coach

Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach.

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
41m ago

Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting

Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
3h ago

US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup

Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami.

‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw
The Guardian
3h ago

‘Luckily I play with my feet’: Spence talks up World Cup hopes despite broken jaw

<p>England defender getting used to protective brace and hopeful of contributing to Tuchel’s tournament effort</p><p>In the disorientation of the moment, as Djed Spence lay on the turf, the pain radiating from the left s

‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am
The Guardian
5h ago

‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am

<p>BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory</p><p>“Before every tournament there are always concerns,” <a href=

Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match
The Guardian
6h ago

Scotland in World Cup war of words with Norway over cancelled training match

<ul><li><p>Scotland branded ‘unprofessional, weak’</p></li><li><p>John McGinn: ‘Our job is to look after Scotland’</p></li></ul><p>Scotland’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has been immediately overshado

World Cup 2026 dark horses who could shock the world - and why Norway top our list
FourFourTwo
7h ago

World Cup 2026 dark horses who could shock the world - and why Norway top our list

England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch
FourFourTwo
10h ago

England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, times, TV channels and how to watch

Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
BBC Sport
18h ago

Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy

Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.

Brazil provide Neymar progress update following scan
101 Great Goals
2h ago

Brazil provide Neymar progress update following scan

It is hoped Neymar can join training this week ahead of Brazil's opening game.

Man Utd-bound Ederson replaces Wesley in Brazil squad
BBC WC
1d ago

Man Utd-bound Ederson replaces Wesley in Brazil squad

Brazil full-back Wesley is ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him.

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors
BBC WC
1d ago

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

Pre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off
BBC WC
1d ago

Pre-World Cup friendlies - Messi rested & Leao sent off

Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.

Kieran Trippier completes move to EFL club on free transfer after Newcastle exit
talkSPORT
3h ago

Kieran Trippier completes move to EFL club on free transfer after Newcastle exit

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
3h ago

Pope Leo makes visit to Spain’s Almudena Cathedral

Crowds in Madrid were delighted to see Pope Leo make a visit to Santa Maria de la Almudena Cathedral with Queen Sofia.

Arsenal sack key figure at club days after Champions League final
talkSPORT
3h ago

Arsenal sack key figure at club days after Champions League final

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Report, result and goals as Olise scores hat-trick
101 Great Goals
3h ago

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Report, result and goals as Olise scores hat-trick

The Bayern man was the star of the show.