World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Nasser Al-Khelaïfi under investigation for alleged illegal conflict of interest at LFP
Paris prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation against PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, suspected of using his position on the LFP board to benefit beIN Media Group. The case has been assigned to the Financial Anti-Corruption Unit.
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Huijsen recalled to Spain squad after World Cup snub as Cucurella holds left-back spot
Dean Huijsen returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming FIFA international window after being left out of the World Cup, while Marc Cucurella retains his place as first-choice left back. La Roja face England, Croatia twice, and the Czech Republic.
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Ceferin and Montagliani demand Infantino release millions from Fifa's $6bn cash reserves
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and Concacaf's Victor Montagliani have written to Gianni Infantino urging Fifa to distribute at least $10 million to each of its 211 member federations from reserves projected to reach $6 billion by year-end.
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Tuchel warns Maguire's public outburst 'didn't help' his England World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel has made clear that Harry Maguire's vocal reaction to his World Cup squad omission damaged his international prospects, while Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed a recall with a firm instruction to improve defensively.
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Tuchel backs FA's Infantino stance and vows Mainoo will play in Nations League
Thomas Tuchel has publicly supported the FA's challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and pledged to give Kobbie Mainoo game time in the Nations League after the Manchester United midfielder was frozen out during England's World Cup campaign.
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Russia set to end three-year Fifa exile at Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan
Russia will compete in next month's Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking their first appearance in a Fifa tournament since being banned following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Tuchel admits it 'hurt him' to leave Mainoo unused throughout England's World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has conceded that Kobbie Mainoo's lack of playing time at this summer's World Cup was entirely his own decision, saying the 21-year-old 'didn't put a foot wrong' but faced stiff competition in central midfield.
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Alexander-Arnold recalled to England squad after public pledge to Tuchel
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been recalled to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures against Spain, Croatia and Czechia, weeks after the Real Madrid man publicly insisted he remained committed to international football despite his World Cup omission.
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Tuchel set to name England squad for four Nations League fixtures with Palmer expected to return
Thomas Tuchel will announce his England squad on Friday, September 18 for four UEFA Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic. Cole Palmer is reportedly in line for a recall, while several World Cup squad members face the axe.
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Mbappé questions Deschamps' tactical approach after World Cup semi-final elimination
Two months after France's 0-2 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Kylian Mbappé has criticized Didier Deschamps' tactical choices, describing the loss as a "missed opportunity" for the Blues.
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Alexander-Arnold vows England availability after World Cup squad snub by Tuchel
Trent Alexander-Arnold has declared himself permanently available for England selection despite being left out of the summer World Cup squad. The Real Madrid defender admitted he was 'properly gutted' by the omission but insists he will not turn his back on the national team.
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Tuchel reveals World Cup regret after England's bronze-medal run in the USA
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he wishes he had eaten grass from the pitch after England's memorable 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup, describing the bond forged with his players during the summer tournament as he prepares for the Nations League.
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Pochettino names seven teenagers in USA's first squad of the 2030 World Cup cycle
Mauricio Pochettino has called up 12 uncapped players, including seven teenagers, for the United States men's team's first matches since the 2026 World Cup. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan headlines the youthful group, while Christian Pulisic is absent.
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FA chair Hewitt demands independent inquiry into Infantino over World Cup sell-off and Balogun red card affair
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino calling for independent investigations into plans to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private investors and the handling of Folarin Balogun's suspended red card at the tournament.
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Klopp names 44 players across two Germany squads and drops World Cup top scorer Undav
Jürgen Klopp has announced his first Germany squads since succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, calling up 44 players across two groups for four Nations League fixtures while leaving out World Cup top scorer Deniz Undav and Leroy Sané.
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Messi Favored for Ballon d'Or: His Inter Miami Teammates Plead for a Ninth Award
After scoring his 100th goal with Inter Miami in the Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi is presented as the strong favorite for the Ballon d'Or by Rodrigo De Paul, Casemiro, and David Beckham, who point to his World Cup triumph at age 39.
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Tuchel admits he switched to back five too early as England's World Cup exit still haunts him
Thomas Tuchel has confessed he made a tactical error against Argentina at the World Cup, going defensive too early when he sensed the game slipping away, and says he still cannot bring himself to watch the full match back.
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Gullit names Mbappe as Kane's biggest Ballon d'Or rival with no clear frontrunner
Ruud Gullit believes the 2026 Ballon d'Or could come down to personal preference, with Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal all holding comparable but imperfect cases for the award.
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FIFA to review abandoned World Cup sell-off plan after council backlash forces Infantino's hand
FIFA has confirmed it will present a formal review of the shelved FFE initiative to its 37-member council, after Danish football chief Jesper Moller accused the governing body of stonewalling on the cancelled commercial scheme proposed by president Gianni Infantino.
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Tuchel reveals grass-eating regret after England's emotional World Cup win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has admitted he wishes he had eaten some of the pitch after England's thrilling 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico at the World Cup, calling the moment one of the most special of his tenure despite the Three Lions' semi-final exit to Argentina.
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