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Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

World Cup 2026 draw: Everything you need to know

The latest information on the World Cup 2026 draw, including the date, what to expect in terms of teams and pots, and how to watch.

SC Freiburg v FC Utrecht - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Ex-Man Utd youngster Iqbal banished ahead of Betis showdown

Former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal has been banished from the Utrecht squad and will be absent for the game against Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday. Utrecht coach Ron Jans has publicly criticised the midfielder following his return from international duty with Iraq, saying that he needs "a reset" before he will be brought back into the team.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock Is Unveiled In Mexico City

FIFA Play-Off Tournament: Everything you need to know

FIFA Play-Off Tournament — how it works, who qualifies, seeding, format, schedule and other key points you should know.

How to buy Iraq vs UAE World Cup Qualifier tickets

Check out all the ticket options for the forthcoming epic Middle East encounter

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	34	22	7	5	64	26	38	73	W L L W W
2	Manchester City	33	21	7	5	66	29	37	70	W W W D D
3	Manchester United	34	17	10	7	60	46	14	61	W W L D W
4	Liverpool	34	17	7	10	57	44	13	58	W W W L D
5	Aston Villa	34	17	7	10	47	42	5	58	L W D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
L
L
W
W

Manchester City

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester United

W
W
L
D
W

Liverpool

W
W
W
L
D

Aston Villa

L
W
D
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Leagues Cup titles?

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.