World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Simeone names Messi Ballon d'Or winner « without a doubt » after World Cup
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone backed his compatriot Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or in a press conference, praising his eight goals and World Cup final appearance at age 37.
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Messi to receive farewell send-off against Benin after announcing international retirement
Lionel Messi will make one final appearance for Argentina in a farewell match against Benin on 6 October at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, confirmed AFA president Claudio Tapia, following the 39-year-old's retirement from international football.
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Tuchel reveals he regrets not eating the grass after England's 10-man World Cup win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has opened up on England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup last 16, saying he wished he had eaten some of the pitch grass to preserve the feeling — and recalling how Jordan Henderson's broken arm during the celebrations showed the squad's unique bond.
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Lekjaa demands 2030 World Cup final for Morocco against Spain
Morocco's Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa maintains his claim to host the 2030 World Cup final in Morocco, invoking Africa's rights despite a recent FIFA clarification.
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Fifpro backs independent review of Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan
Global players' union Fifpro has endorsed calls for an independent review of Fifa's governance after Gianni Infantino scrapped a controversial plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in a business managing World Cup commercial operations.
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Yamal singles out Mbappe as his only Ballon d'Or rival, dismissing Kane's frontrunner status
Lamine Yamal has declared that he and Kylian Mbappe are the only two contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or, citing his La Liga title with Barcelona and World Cup triumph with Spain as decisive factors over Harry Kane's record 73-goal season.
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Argentina Declines Morocco's Million-Dollar Offer for Friendly in Rabat
Morocco's Football Federation offered nearly one million dollars to the AFA to organize a friendly match in October, but Argentina preferred to play its upcoming matches at home.
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Mbappé responds to Platini: «I will not accept racism»
Kylian Mbappé has responded to Michel Platini's stance that footballers should «accept everything», insisting in an interview with France Football that there are matters that are «non-negotiable». He referenced racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator following France's World Cup match against Paraguay.
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FIFA denies 2030 World Cup final host decision after Morocco chief's bold claim
FIFA has insisted no decision has been made on the 2030 World Cup final venue after Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lakjaa publicly declared the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca would host the match, despite the stadium still being under construction.
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France eyes 2038 World Cup bid, Diallo confirms talks
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has confirmed that France is considering bidding to host the 2038 World Cup, forty years after 1998, potentially in partnership with Germany.
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Morocco claims 2030 World Cup final with 115,000-capacity Benslimane stadium
Morocco's football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa announced that the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane province, relying on the future Hassan-II stadium with a capacity of 115,000 seats. FIFA has not yet officially decided.
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Lekjaa predicts Morocco-France final at Hassan II Stadium for 2030 World Cup
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa insists the 2030 World Cup final will be held at Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, Morocco, not at Santiago-Bernabéu, and dreams of seeing Morocco face France to "take revenge."
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Morocco's football chief insists Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final as Spain dispute intensifies
Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has publicly declared that the Benslimane area near Casablanca will stage the 2030 World Cup final, directly contradicting Spain's rival claim and drawing a firm denial from FIFA over any presidential promises.
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Ancelotti names Estevão, João Pedro and wave of young talent in rebuilt Brazil squad
Carlo Ancelotti has announced a heavily overhauled Brazil squad for friendlies against Australia and India, calling up several players eligible for the 2028 Olympics as he begins shaping his side for the 2030 World Cup.
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Kane leads Ballon d'Or poll with 50% of votes after 61-goal Bayern season
Harry Kane is the clear favourite among Mirror Football readers to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, claiming 50% of 1,262 votes on the back of a 61-goal campaign that delivered the Bundesliga, the DFB Pokal, and a third-place finish at the World Cup with England.
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Tuchel faces six-person FA panel probe into England's World Cup semi-final exit
Thomas Tuchel will appear before the FA's performance advisory group to answer questions about England's World Cup campaign, which ended in a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. The six-person panel includes rugby league icon Sir Kevin Sinfield and former Premier League midfielder Jobi McAnuff.
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Courtois announces international break after 2026 World Cup, starting role not guaranteed
After Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan (2-1) in the Champions League, Thibaut Courtois revealed he is taking a one-year break from the Belgian national team following a discussion with new coach Mark Van Bommel.
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Alonso rules out Paez first-team role as Chelsea midfield injury crisis deepens
Xabi Alonso has confirmed that 19-year-old Kendry Paez will not feature in Chelsea's first-team plans this season after the club failed to secure a new loan for the Ecuadorian before the British transfer window closed.
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Thierry Henry names Mbappé as Ballon d'Or 2026 favourite despite lack of collective title
Speaking on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry clearly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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Henry and Mourinho back Mbappé as their favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Thierry Henry and José Mourinho have both publicly backed Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing his top scorer awards in the UEFA Champions League, La Liga and the FIFA World Cup.
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