World Cup news

Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Harry Kane to emulate his greatest achievement by scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final. The 1966 legend believes the Three Lions captain is the man to finally end England's long wait for international silverware.

Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has singled out Lamine Yamal as the one player he is most desperate to watch during the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Swede believes the Blaugrana youngster possesses a rare quality that makes him worth the price of admission regardless of the cost.

We have three Belgium and Egypt predictions for their Group G clash, including a second half verdict.

We’ve got three Spain vs Cabo Verde predictions for this World Cup fixture on Monday, 15 June.

The 2026 World Cup is underway. We’ve got Ivory Coast vs Ecuador predictions for their Group E encounter on Monday, 15 June.

Former Portugal defender Jose Fonte has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time, pointing to his longevity and consistency at the highest level. The Euro 2016 winner also revealed how CR7 influenced his own career and backed Portugal to challenge for 2026 World Cup glory.

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Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers have launched a passionate defence of Jordan Henderson amid ongoing debate over his place in England’s squad. The pair insisted the veteran midfielder’s influence extends far beyond the pitch, highlighting his leadership, humility and importance within Thomas Tuchel’s camp ahead of England’s clash with Croatia.

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Germany legend Miroslav Klose expects his iconic World Cup goal-scoring record to be shattered during the current tournament cycle in North America. The former striker feels the expanded tournament format provides the perfect platform for elite forwards to surpass his historic tally, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the chase.

A fan's attempted pitch invasion during the United States' World Cup victory over Paraguay ended almost as soon as it began. After jumping over a barrier at SoFi Stadium, the supporter became stranded above pitch level before security intervened. The incident quickly went viral, but it did little to distract from a dominant USMNT display.

Hollywood superstar and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds endured a gruelling multi-modal journey to witness Canada's historic opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The lifelong football enthusiast was determined to support his home nation in person, joining a packed crowd to witness a monumental milestone on domestic soil.

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is available for La Roja’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup despite not being fully fit. The Barcelona star has recently recovered from a hamstring problem, but Spain are prepared to use him if needed as they begin their campaign against Cape Verde.

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Everything you need to know about how to watch the Canadian men's national team in their next FIFA World Cup 2026 game.

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