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France-Senegal: French supporters set Times Square ablaze on eve of World Cup
In New York, France fans took over Times Square the day before the Blues' first match at the 2026 World Cup, crossing paths with Argentine and Algerian supporters.
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Man arrested in Valencia for racist insults against Vinicius Junior outside Metropolitano
A 27-year-old Atlético de Madrid supporter was arrested in Valencia for directing racist insults at Vinicius Junior on April 14 outside the Metropolitano stadium. He is accused of incitement to hatred.
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Neymar misses Brazil training again as calf injury puts World Cup participation in doubt
Neymar attended a clinic for further tests on his injured right calf on Monday rather than rejoining Brazil's training camp in Morristown, New Jersey. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May and has yet to feature as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener.
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Beckham's joy at Brooklyn pregnancy news contrasts sharply with today's family estrangement
David Beckham learned Victoria was pregnant with Brooklyn the night before England's ill-fated 1998 World Cup clash with Argentina. Nearly three decades on, Brooklyn's estrangement from his parents has been underlined by a DoorDash advertisement that jokes about missing the 2026 tournament.
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Lineker secures £14m Netflix deal to host Rest is Football podcast at World Cup
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will record a 40-episode run of The Rest is Football from New York City during the World Cup, after Netflix paid a reported £14 million for the rights.
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Cunha confirms he tried to persuade Casemiro to stay at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha has revealed he personally urged Casemiro to sign a new deal at Old Trafford before the Brazilian veteran departed at the end of his contract. United are now closing in on Atalanta's Ederson and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as replacements.
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Clashes between Argentine and Algerian supporters erupt in New York before World Cup match
Confrontations between Argentina and Algeria fans broke out at Times Square in New York overnight Monday to Tuesday, just hours before their Group J clash at Kansas City. Several arrests were made.
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Doku's centre-forward cameo gives Maresca a wildcard Haaland alternative for next season
Jeremy Doku spent time leading Belgium's attack in their 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle, handing incoming Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca a potential option to rotate and rest Erling Haaland next season.
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Tottenham's Vuskovic emerges as Croatia's £80m-rated wildcard for England's World Cup opener
Luka Vuskovic, the 19-year-old centre-back on loan at Hamburg, has been described as a 'generational player' and could face England in Wednesday's World Cup Group L opener in Dallas after a Bundesliga breakthrough season that included a Bundesliga Team of the Season nomination and a rejected £30m Brighton bid.
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Manchester United target Felix Nmecha as long-term Casemiro replacement amid £61m release clause
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential replacement for Casemiro, according to reports from Germany. The 25-year-old, a former Manchester City academy product, is under contract at Dortmund until 2030 with a £61m release clause active from 2027.
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England's World Cup camp hit by kit theft and backlash over ICE deportation plane
Thomas Tuchel's England squad arrived in Missouri for the 2026 World Cup on a charter aircraft previously used by ICE to deport migrants, while $18,000 worth of kit — including boots belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — was stolen in transit.
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Anderton furious with Tuchel over Henderson World Cup call at expense of Palmer and Maguire
Former England international Darren Anderton has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to take Jordan Henderson to the 2026 World Cup, saying he would be 'pretty p***ed off' if he were Cole Palmer or Harry Maguire, both of whom missed out on selection.
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Saka admits fitness gamble ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Bukayo Saka has revealed he is willing to 'take the gamble' on his Achilles injury to feature in England's Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, insisting he is feeling better than he has in months.
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Ex-PGMOL chief says FIFA must act after Belgium's World Cup equaliser taken 15 yards forward
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett argues Belgium's equaliser in their 1-1 World Cup draw with Egypt should have been disallowed, after the free-kick in the build-up was taken roughly 15 yards ahead of where the foul occurred.
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Maguire admits shock at England World Cup snub but wishes squad well from afar
Harry Maguire has spoken publicly for the first time since his surprise omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, revealing he has been in contact with several players and will follow the tournament from the sidelines — including as a pundit on Netflix.
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Madueke backs England's squad depth as the 'crucial' edge at the 2026 World Cup
Noni Madueke believes England's strength in depth — with Bellingham, Rashford and Eze among those competing for bench spots — could be the decisive factor at the World Cup, pointing to substitute performances against Costa Rica as proof of concept.
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Manchester United eye Crysencio Summerville as second West Ham target alongside Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United are pursuing two West Ham players this summer, with talks already under way over midfielder Mateus Fernandes and fresh interest reported in winger Crysencio Summerville, who could cost around £50 million.
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Uruguayan media unanimous that match rustiness cost Nunez in World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Darwin Nunez was substituted at half-time as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami, with Uruguayan outlets united in blaming his prolonged absence from competitive football at Al-Hilal for a flat, ineffective display.
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Ndiaye accuses Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final referees of match-fixing from kick-off
Senegal striker Iliman Ndiaye, who started in the Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, claims to have had doubts about the match from before kick-off, denouncing "strange" refereeing decisions and a penalty that "came out of nowhere" for Morocco.
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Iran coach says squad were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup draw with New Zealand
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi have accused US authorities of forcing the squad to depart Los Angeles immediately after their 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand, denying the players recovery time and calling their treatment a 'disaster'.
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