World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Barcelona and Manchester City compete for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Ibrahim Maza
With 5 goals and 7 assists for Bayer Leverkusen this season, 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza has attracted the interest of FC Barcelona and Manchester City, according to Catalan media Mundo Deportivo.
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Oliver and Taylor set for $100,000 World Cup 2026 windfall with final bonus on offer
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will each earn $100,000 (£75,000) for officiating at the 2026 World Cup — roughly double the 2014 rate — with additional bonuses available if either reaches the final on July 19.
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France vs Norway at 2026 World Cup: Haaland impresses, but Les Bleus remain favorites
Norway, France's third group opponent at the 2026 World Cup, has drawn mixed assessments despite Erling Haaland's presence. Former footballer Pierre Bouby argues the gap between the two teams remains substantial.
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LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Emblem set returns to Argos shelves after selling out
Argos has restocked the LEGO Editions FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem set, priced at £20, after the 298-piece build sold out following its initial release. A TopCashback deal brings the price down to under £3 for eligible new customers.
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Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire to cover World Cup 2026 as Netflix pundit
Harry Maguire, left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, will appear as a special guest pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football', broadcasting daily from New York's Times Square.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off as 48 nations battle across three host countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 nations competing over six weeks in the biggest edition of the tournament in history.
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Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June
Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.
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Wiegman vows tactical overhaul as England chase automatic World Cup spot against Ukraine
Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday, after the Lionesses' 4-0 defeat by Spain left their automatic qualification hopes dependent on other results.
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Iran players honour 168 airstrike victims as visa row forces World Cup base move to Mexico
Iran's squad arrived in Tijuana on Sunday after being forced to relocate their World Cup base from Arizona to Mexico amid a deepening dispute with the United States over visas and entry restrictions.
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Somali referee Omar Artan turned away at US border three days before 2026 World Cup
FIFA-appointed referee Omar Artan from Somalia was denied entry to the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival, with no explanation provided by US immigration authorities despite holding a diplomatic passport.
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Pavard excluded from World Cup squad, to watch France from stands against Northern Ireland
Several 2018 World Cup champions — including Varane, Umtiti, Giroud and Pavard — will attend the France-Northern Ireland match at Stade Pierre-Mauroy before the Blues depart for the 2026 World Cup. Pavard is the only one excluded from the squad by Deschamps, penalised by a disappointing season at Marseille.
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Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.
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England's World Cup 2026 squad and fixtures: Tuchel targets end of 60-year wait
Thomas Tuchel's England open their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas, with a perfect qualifying record — eight wins, 22 goals, none conceded — fuelling confidence ahead of the tournament in North America.
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Pierre Ménès accuses certain media outlets of seeking to destabilize France ahead of World Cup
A few days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, Pierre Ménès denounces an "unhealthy narrative" orchestrated according to him by certain journalists and influencers to sow discord within the French national team.
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Free festivals to floating pitches: inside the 2026 World Cup's 78 fan zones across North America
All 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will stage dedicated fan festivals for the 2026 World Cup, with FIFA-sanctioned zones numbering around 78. New York has pledged free entry across all five boroughs, while Toronto reversed a controversial $10 admission charge after public backlash.
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Haaland draws two out of ten from Norwegian press in nightmare World Cup warm-up return
Erling Haaland managed just four touches and had his only shot blocked as Norway drew 1-1 with Morocco in New Jersey on Sunday, earning a two out of ten rating from Dagbladet and a three from TV2 in his first appearance since May 19.
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Iraq face Haaland, Mbappé and Jackson in World Cup 2026's toughest group after 40-year absence
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after beating Bolivia in the intercontinental playoffs, only to be drawn in a brutal Group I alongside Norway, France and Senegal.
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Iran's World Cup squad wear #168 pins on arrival in Mexico to honour school strike victims
Iran's players arrived in Tijuana on Sunday wearing gold lapel pins bearing the number 168, honouring the victims — predominantly children — killed in a February missile strike on a school in Minab, southern Iran. The gesture echoes a similar tribute the squad made in March.
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Clarke urges Scotland squad to embrace World Cup atmosphere at first tournament in 28 years
Steve Clarke has called on his Scotland players to soak up the World Cup experience after the squad arrived at their Charlotte base. Scotland face Haiti in Boston in their opening group fixture.
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