World Cup news

Borussia Dortmund have been urged to take a firmer stance regarding the future of star centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes the club must set a deadline for a final decision and act decisively to avoid a prolonged saga that could disrupt both club and country.

The Uruguayan striker has been struggling badly of late

The Ghana Football Association confirms that the new manager will be appointed within two weeks

Thomas Tuchel has leaped to the defence of his England side’s perceived over-reliance on Harry Kane, comparing the striker’s impact to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday, with the captain forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up a minor injury in training.

A public holiday to mark this historic achievement

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again called for a radical restructuring of Italian football following the Azzurri's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The outspoken Partenopei owner believes the current 20-team format of Serie A is "destroying" players and leaving the Italy national team with no room to breathe.

Brazil starlet Endrick has opened up on the emotional turmoil he faced before coming off the bench to inspire a 3-1 victory over Croatia. The teenage sensation admitted to feeling a crushing sense of "urgency" before a timely intervention from his wife, Gabriely Miranda, changed his mindset.

Following England’s historic defeat against Japan, the domestic press has been highly critical of national manager Thomas Tuchel.

Wahbi discusses the best way to prepare ahead of the clash with the Selecao

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

Brazil icon Ronaldinho is famously known for his samba-inspired flair on the football pitch, but the legendary playmaker is now officially bringing that rhythm to the boardroom. The former Barcelona and AC Milan star has announced the launch of a new music label, Tu Musica, with plans to release a massive project inspired by the upcoming World Cup.

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe sparked wild celebrations in Kinshasa by scoring a dramatic 100th-minute winner to send DR Congo to the 2026 World Cup. The historic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final ends a 52-year absence from the global stage for the Central African nation.

Ayman Hussein fulfils his dream nine years after making his promise

Mashin's defiance threatens to bring about severe penalties

After Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation is facing calls for his resignation from politicians.

If Galatasaray Istanbul’s management has its way, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann should always select Leroy Sané for the World Cup.