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Chelsea starlet Estevao Willian has opened up on the devastating emotional toll of the injury that cost him a place in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. The 19-year-old was a certain inclusion for Carlo Ancelotti's side before a serious muscular issue ended his hopes of representing the Selecao on the world stage.

Our soccer expert offers his Brazil vs Egypt predictions, ahead of Saturday’s Friendly clash, at 6:00pm ET (6/6).

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he will be supporting England and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion says his home nation and the Selecao are equally close to his heart, with his admiration for Brazilian football rooted in the country's culture, history and style of play.