World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czech Republic on matchday 1
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: From Dembele to Kane, but do Messi and Ronaldo feature?
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A team-by-team guide to the 2026 World Cup: What to expect and who to watch
The 48 teams competing at this summer’s World Cup are making their final preparations for the tournament in…
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to FIFA claiming that “many” Iranian and African journalists have…
FIFA staff concerned fan water-bottle ban was influenced by commercial considerations
Members of FIFA’s security and safety teams expressed concerns during internal debates over the organization’s decision to ban…
World Cup substitutes to join starters in centre circle for national anthems, FIFA decides
A mock up of how the new pre-match ceremony will look for the tournament’s opening game between Mexico…
FIFA facing ‘significant’ World Cup problem as SoFi Stadium workers set for strike vote
The union which represents more than 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium has broken off negotiations with the stadium…
Jose Mourinho signs contract as new Real Madrid head coach
Jose Mourinho has signed his contract to become the next head coach of Real Madrid. Mourinho, 63, signed…
USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino met with Milan over vacant head coach role
U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino met with representatives from Italian club AC Milan over its…
USMNT’s Pochettino defends World Cup roster picks, unusual communication style
NEW YORK – U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his “painful” squad selection for the World…
USMNT World Cup roster news: Gio Reyna called in, Diego Luna out; more Pochettino squad decisions
Gio Reyna is headed back to the World Cup. The U.S. men’s national team players were informed Friday…
Trent Alexander-Arnold out of England World Cup squad, Djed Spence in
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be left out of England’s squad for the World Cup with Djed Spence…