World Cup news

Luiz Felipe Scolari opened up about the eternal rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, revealing previously unknown details of his relationship with the Portuguese captain. The former national team coach explained the emotional and professional reasons behind his choices in the polls for the best player in the world.

As 2026 nostalgia takes over pop culture, soccer fans are embracing throwback Brazil, Germany and vintage World Cup kits once again.

Emiliano Martinez has confirmed he played through a broken finger during Aston Villa’s Europa League final win over Freiburg. The Argentina international goalkeeper is now racing against time to be fully fit for the World Cup after avoiding surgery.

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South Africa legend has thrown his support behind the Orlando Pirates prodigy, backing him to step into a leading role for the national team on the world stage. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a breakout domestic season and is now being tipped as a key figure in Hugo Broos’ plans, with expectations growing that he could become a central presence in the senior setup.

Iran has successfully lobbied FIFA to relocate its 2026 World Cup training headquarters from the United States to Mexico. The decision comes as regional tensions and security logistics prompted the Iranian federation to seek an alternative to their original plans in Arizona.

The Democratic Republic of Congo have sensationally rejected a demand from the United States government to enter a 21-day isolation period ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Despite threats that the team could be denied entry into the country following an Ebola outbreak in the African nation, Congolese officials insist their preparation schedule will remain unchanged.

Odsonne Edouard has opened up on his decision to turn down a guaranteed place at the upcoming World Cup finals. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic forward was offered the chance to represent Haiti on the global stage but opted to decline the invitation for selfless reasons.

The U.S. Men's National Team's 26-player roster for the World Cup has been revealed, with several notable omissions ahead of this summer's tournament. Among those included are attacking midfielders Alejandro Zendeja and Gio Reyna, while holding midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Aidan Morris have reportedly missed out.

Thomas Tuchel has revealed that England will implement heightened security measures at their World Cup training base to prevent any "Spygate" scandals during the tournament in the United States. Following the shock expulsion of Southampton from the Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough, the Three Lions boss is determined to protect his tactical secrets from group-stage rivals Croatia, Panama and Ghana.

Germany legends Lothar Matthaus and Roman Weidenfeller have both publicly endorsed Julian Nagelsmann's shock decision to restore Manuel Neuer as the nation’s primary goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich veteran has sensationally stepped out of international retirement to lead Die Mannschaft in North America, displacing Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann in the process.

Marcelo Bielsa has dropped a major hint that his tenure as Uruguay head coach is reaching its final chapter. The former Leeds United boss, who remains a deity in West Yorkshire, suggested that his time with La Celeste will conclude following the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his cabinet: the World Cup.

Canada’s injury-hit squad faces tough roster decisions as Jesse Marsch prepares to unveil Canada’s 2026 World Cup team on May 29.

Harry Maguire’s family has launched a scathing attack on Thomas Tuchel after the Manchester United defender was sensationally omitted from England’s 2026 World Cup squad. The veteran centre-back, who had been a cornerstone of the Three Lions' defence for nearly a decade, saw his international future thrown into doubt as the German tactician's uncompromising squad shake-up.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has offered a justification for dropping Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer from his final 26-man World Cup squad. The German tactician stood firm on his strict anti-reputation selection policy, stating that the versatile forward had simply failed to perform at an elite level for the national team.