World Cup news

Could Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann be forced to cope without another star attacker at this summer’s World Cup, after losing Serge Gnabry?

Real Madrid and Brazil have been hit with a devastating injury blow as defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup. According to reports, a recurrence of a hamstring injury suffered against Alaves will require surgery, ending his season and his hopes of representing the Selecao this summer.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has provided a reassuring update on Lamine Yamal following the news that the teenage star will miss the remainder of the domestic season. Despite the hamstring blow suffered against Celta Vigo, Flick is confident the 18-year-old will recover in time for Spain’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro has identified the unique trait that allows Cristiano Ronaldo to remain a dominant force in world football as he nears his sixth World Cup finals. The former Al-Nassr sporting director insists that the 41-year-old’s professional discipline makes him a certainty to lead the Portugal attack during the upcoming tournament.

Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White is reportedly mounting a serious challenge for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad following a spectacular run of form. Despite being omitted from the recent 35-man provisional group, the 26-year-old’s recent hat-trick against Burnley has reignited the debate regarding his inclusion ahead of the summer tournament.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has provided a candid assessment of his international standing as he fights to secure a place in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. The 28-year-old admitted that a lack of regular game time at the Emirates Stadium has complicated his path back into the Selecao setup.

Brazil's 1994 World Cup winner Rai has cast doubt over Neymar's suitability for the 2026 tournament, claiming the Santos forward is no longer at the physical level required for the international stage despite his undeniable technical brilliance. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is still struggling to build up his fitness with Santos ahead of his country's bid for glory in North America this summer.

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Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he would like to return to Tottenham in the future. The current United States men's national team head coach remains one of the most beloved figures in Spurs' recent history after a transformative five-year spell at the club between 2014 and 2019.

Lamine Yamal has sustained an injury during FC Barcelona’s league match against Celta Vigo. However, the worst-case scenario now looks unlikely.

Barcelona have released a statement to confirm that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of season due to a hamstring injury. The Spain star suffered the issue in the action of scoring a penalty during his side's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, with Barca issuing an update on the 18-year-old's World Cup prospects.

Arda Güler’s season at Real Madrid is almost certainly over. Could his World Cup participation now be at risk?

Rumours that four-time champions Italy, who were knocked out in the play-offs, could replace the qualified team Iran at the World Cup have gained fresh momentum.

Norway’s classic red returns with a modern twist for 2026 World Cup kits

He was a regular starter and a key player for Nagelsmann during the home European Championship, yet his chances of making the World Cup squad currently appear slim—at least at first glance.

No team benefits more from an expanded World Cup than the All Whites, who head into this summer's tournament with a genuine opportunity

Italy icon Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.