World Cup news

Ralf Rangnick has ended speculation regarding his future by committing to a fresh contract extension with the Austrian national team. Despite high-profile interest from AC Milan, the veteran tactician has opted to lead the nation beyond the 2026 World Cup as they prepare for their opening fixture in North America.

Endrick has opened up on the military-like discipline and sacrifices that have defined his career so far, drawing direct parallels between his own professional approach and that of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian wonderkid is currently focused on the 2026 World Cup as he seeks to secure his long-term future at Real Madrid under the watchful eye of new boss Jose Mourinho.

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Police in Missouri have taken two individuals into custody following a shocking theft of England national team equipment ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The incident has left Thomas Tuchel’s squad facing an unexpected crisis just days before their tournament opener against Croatia.

Declan Rice has been challenged to find his "steely determination" and take control of the England hierarchy if the Three Lions are to finally end their 60-year trophy drought. Former England defender Stuart Pearce believes the Arsenal midfielder is holding back, specifically pointing to his untapped potential as a set-piece specialist.

Former Real Madrid and Spain defender Michel Salgado has claimed that Lamine Yamal possesses a rare technical quality that draws legitimate parallels with Lionel Messi. Despite the teenager still being in the infancy of his career, Salgado believes the Barcelona starlet has shown the same fearlessness that once defined the Argentine icon.

Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Harry Kane to emulate his greatest achievement by scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final. The 1966 legend believes the Three Lions captain is the man to finally end England's long wait for international silverware.

Former Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has singled out Lamine Yamal as the one player he is most desperate to watch during the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Swede believes the Blaugrana youngster possesses a rare quality that makes him worth the price of admission regardless of the cost.

Former Portugal defender Jose Fonte has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time, pointing to his longevity and consistency at the highest level. The Euro 2016 winner also revealed how CR7 influenced his own career and backed Portugal to challenge for 2026 World Cup glory.

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Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers have launched a passionate defence of Jordan Henderson amid ongoing debate over his place in England’s squad. The pair insisted the veteran midfielder’s influence extends far beyond the pitch, highlighting his leadership, humility and importance within Thomas Tuchel’s camp ahead of England’s clash with Croatia.

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Germany legend Miroslav Klose expects his iconic World Cup goal-scoring record to be shattered during the current tournament cycle in North America. The former striker feels the expanded tournament format provides the perfect platform for elite forwards to surpass his historic tally, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the chase.

A fan's attempted pitch invasion during the United States' World Cup victory over Paraguay ended almost as soon as it began. After jumping over a barrier at SoFi Stadium, the supporter became stranded above pitch level before security intervened. The incident quickly went viral, but it did little to distract from a dominant USMNT display.

Hollywood superstar and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds endured a gruelling multi-modal journey to witness Canada's historic opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The lifelong football enthusiast was determined to support his home nation in person, joining a packed crowd to witness a monumental milestone on domestic soil.