World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Balogun suspended for USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium after World Cup red card
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round of 16 match against Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA's disciplinary panel could extend the ban beyond the automatic one-game suspension.
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UEFA rejects FIFA's red card rule for mouth-covering as World Cup claims two victims
UEFA has confirmed it will not adopt FIFA's automatic red card rule for players covering their mouths during games — a law that has already seen Miguel Almiron and Piero Hincapie sent off at the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 odds: France, Brazil and Argentina among heavy favourites
With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage taking shape, France are priced at -1800 to eliminate Paraguay, while Brazil (-245) face Norway and the USA meet Belgium in a near-even contest.
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Tillman's stunning free kick seals USA's first World Cup knockout win in 24 years
Malik Tillman scored a Messi-esque free kick to put the USA 2-0 up against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the United States' first World Cup knockout round victory since 2002 despite playing 20 minutes with ten men.
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Parties, Alcohol and Ticket Reselling: Senegal's 2026 World Cup Turns to Scandal
Eliminated in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.), Senegal's Lions of Teranga return from the 2026 World Cup with a disastrous sporting record and damning revelations about their delegation's conduct in the United States.
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Serbian pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist slur about black players on live TV
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic sparked widespread backlash after claiming black players lack concentration, made while analysing Nathan Ngoy's red card during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran at the World Cup.
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Declan Rice plays through 'terrible pain' as England sweat on Arsenal star for Mexico clash
Declan Rice was substituted late in England's win over DR Congo after admitting he was in 'terrible pain' from a lower back and neural problem. Manager Thomas Tuchel is cautiously optimistic the Arsenal midfielder will recover in time for Sunday's last-16 tie against Mexico.
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Tuchel warns altitude gives Mexico huge advantage as England prepare for Azteca showdown
Thomas Tuchel has admitted Mexico hold a "huge advantage" over England ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca Stadium, with FIFA rules preventing England from avoiding the worst effects of the 7,200-foot altitude.
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UK pubs granted 5am licence extension for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday to show England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am BST at the Estadio Azteca.
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Tuchel vows England will claim World Cup karma at Azteca, 40 years after Hand of God
Thomas Tuchel has promised England are due a stroke of fortune at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where Diego Maradona's infamous handball knocked them out of the 1986 World Cup. England face joint hosts Mexico at the same venue in the 2026 tournament.
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Konsa backs England to cause upset against Mexico despite Azteca altitude concern
Ezri Konsa has insisted England are ready to embrace their underdog status and beat co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, despite altitude concerns and a shaky defensive display against DR Congo.
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Tuchel expects Rice to recover from nerve pain for England's last-16 clash with Mexico
Declan Rice was forced off late in England's 2-1 win over DR Congo while managing nerve pain in his back, but Thomas Tuchel says there is no injury and expects the Arsenal midfielder to be available for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match at the Azteca.
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Tuchel adjusts England's travel plans to tackle Azteca altitude ahead of Mexico last-16
Thomas Tuchel has moved England's departure to Mexico City one day earlier than planned to help his squad cope with the Azteca Stadium's 2,240-metre altitude. The manager also spoke of 'karma' as England return to the ground for the first time since Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986.
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FA fear Mexican fans will target England's hotel with fireworks before Azteca World Cup clash
England's FA bosses are concerned that rival supporters will repeat scenes from before Mexico's last game, when hundreds of fans set off fireworks outside Ecuador's team hotel, forcing riot police to intervene and prompting an official FIFA complaint.
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DFB tells Nagelsmann to resign or face sack as Klopp emerges as Germany's frontrunner
Julian Nagelsmann has been told by German football association chiefs to consider stepping down or be dismissed following Germany's penalty shootout exit to Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp, currently working as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, is understood to be open to taking the role.
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Joe Cole blames Tottenham for world finally appreciating Kane's genius at World Cup
Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo took his 2026 World Cup tally to five goals, prompting former England midfielder Joe Cole to argue that Kane only earned global respect after leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich.
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Nagelsmann faces three-hour crisis talks after Germany's third straight World Cup exit
Julian Nagelsmann met German football federation bosses for a three-hour crisis meeting on Thursday after Germany's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay ended their World Cup campaign in the round of 32 — the country's third consecutive early exit.
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Starmer relaxes licensing laws to keep pubs open until 5am for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has intervened to extend pub opening hours in England and Wales until 5am, allowing fans to watch England face Mexico at 1am on Monday in the World Cup round of 16, a match that could run past 3am if it goes to penalties.
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Shearer reverses hydration-break stance after England's comeback win over DR Congo
Alan Shearer, who previously dismissed FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks as 'nonsense', conceded they proved crucial for England after Thomas Tuchel used the first-half stoppage to reorganise his side in a 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo.
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Espen Eskas to referee Ronaldo vs Modric in World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, a World Cup Round of 32 tie that could mark the final appearance for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric at the tournament.
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