World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Morocco winger Ezzalzouli faces tournament exit as knee injury clouds Scotland's World Cup group
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli, who scored 15 goals and added 13 assists last season, is facing a three-to-four week layoff after suffering a sprained knee ligament in Morocco's warm-up draw with Norway — potentially ruling him out of the entire World Cup.
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Roy Keane threatens to emigrate to Australia if England win the World Cup
The former Manchester United captain made the tongue-in-cheek declaration during a road-trip mini-series with Micah Richards, admitting England's deep runs in tournaments make him nervous.
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Ofcom warns social media platforms to stamp out abuse targeting players at World Cup 2026
UK regulator Ofcom has written to social media companies demanding they eradicate illegal hate and abuse during the World Cup, warning they will be held to account if they fail to protect players and pundits.
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Van der Vaart Defends Mbappé Against Critics Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Heavily criticized for his season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé receives strong support from Rafael van der Vaart, who sees him shining with France this summer and contending for the Ballon d'Or.
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Frank Lampard joins Rest Is Football on Netflix for 2026 World Cup coverage
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard will appear as a special guest on The Rest Is Football podcast, streaming on Netflix from June 10 alongside Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole for the 2026 World Cup.
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Mateta to AC Milan: Crystal Palace striker close to historic transfer
Author of 12 goals in the Premier League this season and selected by Deschamps for the 2026 World Cup, Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly in advanced negotiations with AC Milan, a year after a first agreement fell through during a medical examination.
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Leao red card for punching prompts Bruno Fernandes solidarity as £43m Man Utd target eyes Premier League move
Rafael Leao was sent off for punching an opponent during Portugal's World Cup warm-up win over Chile, prompting a show of support from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The AC Milan winger, valued at £43m, has openly expressed his desire to play in the Premier League.
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Where to watch England's World Cup 2026 games across Greater Manchester
With England's World Cup 2026 campaign kicking off against Croatia on June 17, Greater Manchester has a host of pubs and venues setting up big-screen screenings, fanzones, and matchday events for supporters.
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Haaland silenced by Diop, just four touches against Morocco
Starting for Norway in the 1-1 draw against Morocco, Erling Haaland touched the ball only four times before his substitution in the 75th minute — his lowest total since 2019 in a match started as a starter.
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New York Mayor Mamdani quotes Balotelli in World Cup 2026 host city pledge
Zohran Mamdani, an Arsenal fan and Real Oviedo shareholder, invoked Mario Balotelli's famous postman quote while pledging a safe and well-run World Cup 2026 for New York City.
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Argentinian media hail Martinez as 'spectacular' bicycle kick lights up Honduras win
Lisandro Martinez earned praise from Argentine outlets after a solid defensive display and an eye-catching overhead kick attempt in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Honduras, boosting his World Cup selection hopes.
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Brazil call-up for Ederson days after £38m United move adds World Cup spotlight to Old Trafford deal
Ederson earned a surprise recall to the Brazil squad just five days after Manchester United confirmed his £38.3m signing from Atalanta, ending a 16-month international absence and handing the midfielder a World Cup stage ahead of his official arrival at Old Trafford.
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Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup, Mazraoui and Aguerd also uncertain for Morocco
Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a right knee ligament sprain during a warm-up match against Norway and is expected to miss the 2026 World Cup. Noussair Mazraoui and Nayef Aguerd are also uncertain for Morocco's opening match against Brazil on June 14.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Thierry Henry denies criticizing Mbappé: "I didn't speak about him"
A video circulating on social media falsely attributed harsh criticism of Kylian Mbappé to Thierry Henry just days before the 2026 World Cup. The former French international formally denied these claims, calling them fake news.
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Harry Kane set to lead England's World Cup charge as Group L campaign opens against Croatia
England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on 17 June against Croatia in Group L, with captain Harry Kane expected to be central to their hopes of progressing deep into the tournament.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Fifa bans tactical timeouts and five other rule changes set to reshape World Cup 2026
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed six rule changes for this summer's World Cup, headlined by a ban on players rushing to the touchline for coaching instructions while goalkeepers are down injured.
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Neville insists Bellingham must start as Carragher warns England will find World Cup tough
Gary Neville has declared Jude Bellingham "is not a sub" and must start England's World Cup opener against Croatia, while Jamie Carragher fears the Three Lions will struggle to match the standards set under Gareth Southgate.
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