World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Clarke slams FIFA's 'joke' ticket allocation as Scotland given just 4,000 World Cup seats
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has condemned FIFA's ticket allocation for the 2026 World Cup as 'a joke', warning that sky-high prices risk pushing fans into unmanageable debt. Scotland received only 4,000 tickets despite stadiums holding up to 60,000.
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McCarthy and Fortune left speechless as South Africa's 10-man side collapse against Mexico
Former Manchester United pair Benni McCarthy and Quinton Fortune sat in stunned silence on live television after South Africa were beaten 2-0 by Mexico in their World Cup opener, finishing the match with nine men.
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Dembélé sends message to Deschamps on his position for 2026 World Cup
Four days before France's opening match against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé clarified his role within the national team, stating he can play on the right, left, or centrally, just as he does at PSG.
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BBC credits South Korean World Cup goals to first names in on-screen graphics blunder
The BBC's World Cup highlights package misidentified South Korea's goalscorers by displaying their given names instead of family names in on-screen captions, as Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu were credited as 'In-Beom' and 'Hyeon-gyu' respectively in the 2-1 win over the Czech Republic.
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Palestinian football chief stranded in Mexico City as US visa for World Cup remains denied
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, attended the World Cup opener in Mexico City but has yet to receive a US visa, leaving him among several international football officials blocked from entering the host nation.
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Lineker cuts Richards off mid-debate in foul-mouthed on-air exchange during World Cup coverage
Gary Lineker told Micah Richards to 'shut the f*** up' before switching off his on-screen feed during a live disagreement about referees in broadcasting. Richards later reappeared and was warned it was his 'final warning'.
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Argentine referee Facundo Tello to take charge of Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina opener
Facundo Tello, the Argentine official who refereed at both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, has been appointed to oversee Canada's opening 2026 World Cup group stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto.
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Dembélé pays tribute to Deschamps and eagerly awaits Zidane
In an interview with Marca, Ousmane Dembélé praised Didier Deschamps' "exceptional" record as France manager, whose tenure will end after the 2026 World Cup, before expressing his enthusiasm for the announced arrival of Zinedine Zidane.
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Dembélé defends Mbappé ahead of World Cup: "They're overdoing the criticism"
Questioned by the Spanish press from Boston, Ousmane Dembélé defended Kylian Mbappé, judging the criticism targeting the France captain excessive just days before France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester United scouts watch Kim Min-jae as Bayern defender stars at World Cup
Manchester United have been sending scouts to watch Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae, according to German outlet TZ. The 29-year-old underlined his quality by playing the full 90 minutes as South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in their World Cup Group A opener.
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Empty seats at Estadio Akron deepen FIFA ticket policy crisis on World Cup's opening day
South Korea's 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at Guadalajara's Estadio Akron was overshadowed by swathes of vacant seats, despite FIFA claiming an attendance of 44,985 — just hundreds below the 45,664 tournament capacity.
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England and Palace Skateboards launch limited World Cup 2026 collection with Nike
England have unveiled a collaboration with Palace Skateboards and Nike ahead of the 2026 World Cup, releasing a limited-edition range of shirts, jackets, tracksuits and retro-inspired football boots exclusively through the England Official Store before a wider launch on 16 June.
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Zaire-Emery faces bar ban at France's Boston hotel due to US drinking age law
Warren Zaire-Emery, 20, cannot enter the Aujourd'hui Bar at France's Four Seasons base in Boston because Massachusetts law bars under-21s from alcohol-only venues — even without drinking. His PSG team-mate Desire Doue, who turned 21 on June 3, is unaffected.
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Manchester City ready to walk away from £120m Elliot Anderson deal over add-ons dispute
Nottingham Forest have rejected two bids from Manchester City for Elliot Anderson, with the latest worth up to £120m. Owner Evangelos Marinakis is holding out for the full fee upfront, and City's chairman is reportedly willing to let the deal collapse rather than meet those terms.
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Ophélie Meunier criticized on her first night as 2026 World Cup presenter
The M6 journalist, chosen to host the pre- and post-match magazines for the 2026 World Cup, faced harsh criticism on social media as soon as the first episode aired Thursday evening, with viewers questioning her football credentials.
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Mbappé calls Deschamps "the guy" and divides observers ahead of World Cup
In an interview marking the launch of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé described Didier Deschamps as "the guy", a phrasing deemed too casual by several journalists.
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Toney nets hat-trick as England thrash Miami United 6-0 in secret friendly
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, including a stunning long-range strike, as England beat Miami United FC 6-0 in a behind-closed-doors warm-up at their West Palm Beach training camp. Teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Ethan Nwaneri also scored, despite missing out on the final 26-man World Cup squad.
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Lineker reveals he always ignored BBC's on-air swearing rule during his 26-year tenure
Gary Lineker has admitted he routinely defied the BBC's protocol of apologising for on-air foul language, a revelation that comes as he takes fresh swipes at his former employers while fronting Netflix's World Cup 2026 coverage.
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Ex-FIFA referee Hackett insists Zwane red card failed serious foul play criteria in Mexico's World Cup opener
Former FIFA and Premier League referee Keith Hackett has argued that South Africa's Themba Zwane did not deserve his red card in Mexico's 2-0 opening World Cup victory, saying the incident was reckless at most and warranted only a yellow card.
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Rodri insists Man City future is unresolved but declares himself in best shape of his career
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he has given no thought to his future beyond his final year of contract, while confirming he is in the best physical condition of his career ahead of Spain's World Cup campaign.
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