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Roldan chases World Cup debut on home turf as USA face Australia in Seattle
Cristian Roldan, who has spent his entire professional career with the Seattle Sounders, is desperate to feature when the United States face Australia on Friday at the very stadium where he plays his club football — having been left unused throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Canada reverses ban to let spot-fixing suspect Wahi face Germany at World Cup
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada and play against Germany on Saturday, days after being denied entry following his arrest on spot-fixing suspicion. No formal charges have been brought against the Nice forward.
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Henry's praise for Alvarez strengthens Arsenal's case as £117m Barcelona bid looms
Arsenal are weighing a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, with Barcelona reportedly preparing a £117m bid. Club legend Thierry Henry has publicly praised the Argentina international on multiple occasions, adding weight to Mikel Arteta's reported interest.
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Messi in Tears After Hat-trick as Father Hospitalized
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, but left the pitch in tears. His family confirmed that his father Jorge, 68, is under close medical supervision in Argentina and unable to travel to the United States.
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Diomande reveals sister's death and failed trials behind £100m World Cup rise
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has written a raw personal letter detailing the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane and a string of rejected trials before his breakthrough, as Liverpool and PSG circle the 19-year-old Ivory Coast star.
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England and Scotland's potential last-32 opponents at the 2026 World Cup
Both England and Scotland have won their opening World Cup group fixtures, putting them on course for the Round of 32. England could face Portugal and a Cristiano Ronaldo rematch, while Scotland's likely opponents would come from Group F.
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Felix Zwayer, referee with a match-fixing past, to officiate USA vs Australia at World Cup 2026
German official Felix Zwayer, who received a six-month ban in 2005 after the Robert Hoyzer match-fixing scandal, will referee the USA's second Group D game against Australia on Friday, June 19 in Seattle — a win for either side guarantees a place in the knockout stage.
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Arsenal bid for Leicester's Monga and Georgian starlet Bartishvili in double teenage swoop
Arsenal have submitted a bid for Leicester City's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga and are preparing a pre-contract offer for Georgian attacking midfielder Andria Bartishvili, 17, as the Premier League champions move to secure their long-term future.
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Philadelphia police deploy real-time 50-language body cameras ahead of World Cup influx
Philadelphia officers are now equipped with body cameras that translate 50 languages in real time, replacing slow call-in language services as the city prepares to host Brazil, France, and Croatia group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ronaldo's sister backs him by taking aim at Fernandes after Portugal's DR Congo draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 Group K opener in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes both criticised for flat performances. Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro then publicly endorsed a social media post mocking Fernandes' contribution.
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Tuchel's photographer complaint forces Fifa to change national anthem rules at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's frustration at being blocked by photographers during England's national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia has prompted Fifa to issue an immediate rule change, allowing coaches to stand to the side of camera crews during pre-match ceremonies.
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Liverpool submit £86.7m offer for Yan Diomande as RB Leipzig respond to approach
Liverpool have informed RB Leipzig they are willing to pay close to €100m for Ivory Coast midfielder Yan Diomande, according to reports, as the club moves to reshape its attack following Mohamed Salah's expected departure.
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Czech Republic and South Africa draw 1-1: both teams on the brink of elimination at 2026 World Cup
Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 in Atlanta on Thursday. Already defeated in the first round, both nations are now on the verge of elimination ahead of their final match on June 25.
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Rennes sign Gonçalo Oliveira for €2.5m, third signing in three days
Stade Rennais have secured 19-year-old centre-back Gonçalo Oliveira from Benfica for €2.5 million, their third transfer since the summer window opened.
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Shaw must accept pay cut from £200k-a-week to secure new Man United deal
Manchester United will only offer Luke Shaw a contract extension if the left-back agrees to a significant wage reduction, with any new deal expected to mirror the one-year terms handed to Harry Maguire earlier this year.
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Wahi cleared to enter Canada for World Cup after visa drama linked to corruption probe
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to enter Canada for Saturday's World Cup Group E clash against Germany, hours after his federation initially said he would be unable to travel due to visa complications tied to a French sports corruption investigation.
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Liverpool sign Victor Munoz for £34.5m, pipping Newcastle to Iraola's first transfer
Liverpool have triggered the £34.5m release clause of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, beating Newcastle United to the 22-year-old Spain international who is set to become Andoni Iraola's first signing and a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.
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Real Madrid's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes opens door for United to sign Tchouameni
Real Madrid's reported interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes could free up Aurélien Tchouameni for a move to Manchester United, as Michael Carrick seeks a second midfield signing this summer alongside already-agreed Ederson deal.
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FIFA moves photographers after Tuchel's plea to see England sing national anthem
Thomas Tuchel publicly urged FIFA to reposition photographers after a wall of camera operators blocked his view of England's players during the national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. FIFA changed the pre-match protocol within 24 hours.
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Stones struggles in England's 4-2 win over Croatia as Guehi waits in the wings
John Stones started but laboured against Croatia in England's 4-2 World Cup opener in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel citing the heat and intensity as factors. Manchester City's Marc Guehi, used only as a late substitute, is now pushing for a start against Ghana.
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