World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
Competition page →-
Bayern Munich close in on Nathaniel Brown as Manchester United miss out on 'monster'
Manchester United scouted Eintracht Frankfurt full-back Nathaniel Brown last season, but Bayern Munich appear set to win the race for the 23-year-old after he reportedly agreed personal terms on a five-year deal worth around £48 million.
Football -
Martinez in talks with Al-Nassr: the conflict of interest embarrassing Portugal
After Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup, reports reveal discussions between Roberto Martinez and Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's club, raising serious questions about the manager's team selection decisions.
Football -
Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate on free transfer after Liverpool opt against renewal
Real Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool. The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year deal at the Bernabéu, with the move finalised while Konate is on World Cup duty with France.
Football -
O'Reilly stars at left-back as England open World Cup 2026 with 4-2 win over Croatia
Nico O'Reilly vindicated Thomas Tuchel's faith with a commanding display at left-back as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, with goals from Harry Kane (2), Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
Football -
Henry and Sutton slam Ronaldo for selfishness after Portugal's shock draw with DR Congo
Thierry Henry accused Cristiano Ronaldo of blocking Bruno Fernandes to chase personal glory in Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, while Chris Sutton labelled manager Roberto Martinez 'embarrassingly weak' for keeping the 41-year-old on for the full game.
Football -
Dallas pub forced shut by fire marshal as England fans cause mayhem at World Cup watch party
The Londoner in Dallas was closed by a fire marshal mid-match during England's World Cup win over Croatia, a day after the venue claimed to have sold more than 5,000 beers — a figure it later disputed alongside reports of property damage.
Football -
Tuchel delivers memorable dressing-down to players at half-time, England overturns Croatia 4-2
Trailing 2-2 at half-time, England reversed the result against Croatia 4-2 in their opening match of World Cup 2026 Group L. Behind the scenes, Thomas Tuchel launched a fierce attack on Jordan Pickford and his players during the interval.
Football -
Tuchel rebukes Pickford during match despite England's 4-2 victory over Croatia
England made a convincing start to the World Cup with a 4-2 win over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice and goals from Bellingham and Rashford. Behind the scenes, Thomas Tuchel had a visible public clash with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over a distribution choice.
Football -
Renard takes charge of Tunisia and calls out his players after Sweden rout
Appointed as an emergency replacement after Tunisia's heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden, Hervé Renard has four days to revive the team before facing Japan at the 2026 World Cup. In his first address to the squad, he appealed to his players' pride and acknowledged the anger of supporters.
Football -
Henry accuses Ronaldo of prioritising personal goals over Portugal in World Cup stumble
Thierry Henry has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo for obstructing teammates in pursuit of his own goals after Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with Joe Cole and Chris Sutton also questioning manager Roberto Martinez's handling of the 41-year-old.
Football -
Harry Kane scores twice against Croatia in World Cup opener wearing Skechers SKX_2 Elite boots
Harry Kane marked England's 2026 World Cup group-stage opener against Croatia with a brace, wearing his Skechers SKX_2 Elite FG boots — the same gradient orange, pink and blue pair from his ongoing partnership with the footwear brand.
Football -
Lorenzo admits Colombian fans' passion 'emotionally weighed' on players in nervy 3-1 World Cup win over Uzbekistan
Colombia opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Azteca, but coach Nestor Lorenzo revealed the pressure of playing as favourites before a large home crowd unsettled his players after a strong first half.
Football -
DR Congo midfielder reveals Ronaldo is no longer feared as Portugal stumble at World Cup
DR Congo's Ngal Ayel Mukau admitted his side had no specific plan to stop Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the 41-year-old 'is not the same as before', after Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup group opener.
Football -
Bellingham silences critics with goal as England open World Cup campaign with 4-2 win over Croatia
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal and said a 'chip on my shoulder' sharpened his focus as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener in Dallas.
Football -
World Cup 2026 group stage day eight: Canada, Mexico and Switzerland all in action
The second round of World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures runs across Thursday and into Friday, with co-hosts Canada and Mexico both playing alongside Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czechia and South Africa.
Football -
Tuchel urges FIFA to move photographers after anthem view blocked in England's 4-2 win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to change photographer positioning during national anthems after a line of camera operators blocked his view of England's players singing God Save the King before their 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia.
Football -
Rashford upstages Gordon as Spanish media question Barcelona's £70m signing after Croatia rout
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth goal against Croatia, overshadowing Barcelona's new £70m signing Anthony Gordon and prompting sharp criticism from Spanish outlets questioning whether the Catalan club signed the right player.
Football -
Hamann reverses verdict on Bellingham after England's 4-2 demolition of Croatia
Dietmar Hamann has admitted he completely changed his opinion of Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid midfielder scored and impressed as a team player in England's 4-2 World Cup Group L win over Croatia.
Football -
FIFA council member condemns Iran's World Cup conditions after squad forced to base in Mexico
A FIFA council member has spoken out against the treatment of Iran at the 2026 World Cup, after the squad was forced to train in Mexico, lost key backroom staff to visa denials, and was ordered to leave the United States within hours of each match.
Football -
South Korea coach relieved after drone shot down near World Cup training base in Guadalajara
Mexican military forces intercepted and neutralised an unregistered drone flying near South Korea's World Cup training camp in Guadalajara ahead of their crucial group-stage clash with Mexico. Coach Hong Myung-Bo said the timing was fortunate, as the drone was spotted before his side ran through their tactical preparations.
Football
