World Cup News
Latest 2026 FIFA World Cup news, team updates and player stories.
Inside Spain's World Cup camp: Can good vibes coul...
According to ESPN Soccer: As they prepare to face France's four musketeers, Spain have built their own powerful "all for one" mentality together in their World Cup summer camp. (Source: ESPN Socce…
What's it really like to face Yamal and Mbappé? We...
According to ESPN Soccer: ESPN has asked LaLiga players and coaches what it's like to take on Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, who will clash in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
💦 Why hydration breaks could be here to stay
According to ESPN Soccer: FIFA's mandated three-minute breaks have been a talking point throughout the 2026 World Cup. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Haaland, Norway return home to heroes' welcome
According to ESPN Soccer: Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates were welcomed home by a crowd of thousands following their historic World Cup achievements in North America. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Revs re-sign USMNT's Turner on loan from Lyon
According to ESPN Soccer: The New England Revolution announced on Monday that it has extended the loan of United States men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner from Ligue 1 side Lyon through the e…
Police investigating death of South Africa's Adams...
According to ESPN Soccer: Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup football player Jayden Adams, after his body was discovered this weekend at a property in the c…
USWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October
According to ESPN Soccer: The United States women's national team will host world No. 1 and reigning World Cup champions Spain in a pair of friendly matches in October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monda…
France counterattack, Argentina set pieces: How Wo...
According to ESPN Soccer: We're down to the final four of the World Cup, with the four top-ranked teams set to square off. Yet all of them use very different attacking styles in order to score goals;…
'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
According to BBC Football: England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina. (Source: BBC Football)
Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina
According to Guardian Football: Rice expected to overcome illness for semi-finalJordan Pickford: ‘We can’t focus solely on Messi’Declan Rice is set to overcome illness and retain his place for Englan…
England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
According to BBC Football: England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. (Source: BBC Football)
France unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status | Nick Ames
According to Guardian Football: Head coach has found a way to get the best out of his glittering attack and has a second World Cup in sightIt was a night when, as Didier Deschamps put it, the light w…
Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?
According to BBC Football: Your one-stop shop for all the ins and outs in the Scottish Premiership during the 2026 summer transfer window. (Source: BBC Football)
Tonda Eckert’s Southampton future unclear as FA investigation into spygate continues
According to Guardian Football: FA could follow Fifa precedent with 12-month suspensionManager to face media on Saturday in pre-season friendlyThe future of Southampton’s manager, Tonda Eckert, remai…
Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup
According to BBC Football: Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup because of a police investigation in the UK. (Source: BBC…
Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
According to Guardian Football: Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exitFormer United striker takes charge until March 2027The former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán is poised to take …
Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
According to ESPN Soccer: The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best w…
EFL latest: Genk striker Erabi makes Preston loan switch
According to Sky Sports Transfers: EFL latest: Genk striker Erabi makes Preston loan switch (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
Best bets for the 2026 World Cup semifinal round: ...
According to ESPN Soccer: Looking to place some World Cup bets? Take a look at what our experts are considering ahead of the semifinal round. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002
According to Guardian Football: How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivalsIn all the acrimony, the wars, the deep history go…
Preparing for penalties: How goalkeepers get ready...
According to ESPN Soccer: Since the shootout debuted at the 1982 World Cup, 39 knockout games have been decided from the penalty spot. What does preparation look like for the goalkeepers? (Source:…
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
According to Guardian Transfer Window: U-turn another summer transfer blow for NewcastleClub determined to keep Bruno GuimarãesAston Villa have hijacked Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi and are…
How Spain can knock France off their 'World Cup favourites' perch
According to Sky Sports: And so there were four. As it happens, the four still standing at this World Cup are the same quartet who sit atop FIFA's international food chain. A semi-final line-up for t…
Ex-Morrisons delivery driver earns late Open spot with fiancée as caddie
According to Sky Sports: Joe Dean is putting final preparations for his wedding on hold after securing a late invite to The Open by winning the Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale. (Source: Sk…
Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
According to Guardian Football: The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining momentsWorld Cup games me…
A-List: FIFA's top-4 make WC semis for first time
According to ESPN Soccer: Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in FIFA's rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champions again. (Source: ESPN S…
Infantino: 64-team World Cup will be 'looked at'
According to ESPN Soccer: Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of …
Sources: FIFA, FIFPRO in talks over heat protocol ...
According to ESPN Soccer: FIFA and global players' union FIFPRO are in discussions over establishing protocols to avoid games being played in excessive heat, sources have told ESPN. (Source: ESPN …
Messi praises 'not normal' Argentina in WC defense...
According to ESPN Soccer: Lionel Messi has said Argentina's remarkable run of success is "not normal" after the reigning world champions beat Switzerland to reach the World Cup semifinals, where they…
Haaland Sr: Norway 'robbed' in QF, 'well done ref'...
According to ESPN Soccer: Alf-Inge Haaland claims Norway were "robbed" in their World Cup quarterfinal but hopes England go on to win the tournament after knocking out his homeland. (Source: ESPN …
Copy of Embolo red-carded for diving after VAR review
According to ESPN Soccer: Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review showed he was guilty…
Aston Villa latest: Manzambi set to reject Magpies in favour of Villa Park move
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Aston Villa latest: Manzambi set to reject Magpies in favour of Villa Park move (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match
According to Guardian Football: First competitive game between teams since 2002 World CupGeorgia braced for potential flashpoints in Atlanta buildupIt has been billed as one of the biggest grudge mat…
World Cup Daily Live: Spidercam debate rumbles on ...
According to ESPN Soccer: Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we now know our four World Cup semifinalists. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Norway and Haaland are rowing home, but this World...
According to ESPN Soccer: Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
World Cup VAR review: Embolo sent off as Ream's 'm...
According to ESPN Soccer: For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game. (Source: ESPN S…
Copy of Bellingham's big night eclipses anonymous Haaland ...
According to ESPN Soccer: Jude Bellingham struck twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time and reach the World Cup semifinals amid sweltering Florida heat. (Source: ESPN S…
Get ready for the World Cup semifinals! What you n...
According to ESPN Soccer: With only a week to go until the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there are now just four teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
According to BBC Football: Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "fo…
'Written off as too old' - France beat up-and-coming Spain in 2006
According to BBC Football: Spain meet France in the last 16 of the 2006 World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
How Maradona dominated England in 1986
According to BBC Football: Diego Maradona leads his Argentina team to victory against England in the quarter-final of the World Cup in 1986. (Source: BBC Football)
Argentina v England 2002 - Redemption for Beckham
According to BBC Football: England meet Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
Argentina v England 1998 - Owen, Beckham and penalty pain
According to BBC Football: England meet Argentina in the last 16 of the 1998 World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history | Jacob Steinberg
According to Guardian Football: The latest episode of Thomas versus Jude does not have to descend into a drama and team cannot afford to be distracted heading into the World Cup semi-finalThomas Tuch…
'We have another level we can reach' - Kane defends frustrated Tuchel
According to BBC Football: Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. (Source: BBC Football)
World Cup latest: 2030 tournament could have 64 teams, says Infantino
According to Sky Sports: World Cup latest: 2030 tournament could have 64 teams, says Infantino (Source: Sky Sports)
England latest: We're 'knocking on the door’ of World Cup glory, says Kane
According to Sky Sports: England latest: We're 'knocking on the door’ of World Cup glory, says Kane (Source: Sky Sports)
Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team
According to Guardian Football: Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’The former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano …
Podcast: Falkirk, Scottish football & the World Cup
According to BBC Football: All the Scottish football news including Falkirk's John McGlynn and the World Cup latest (Source: BBC Football)
World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?
According to Guardian Football: We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approachesDidier Deschamps has seen it all before and certainly does not fear ev…
Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley
According to Guardian Football: Real Madrid forward is thriving on the global stage as the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the tournament since Maradona in 1986England’…
Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event
According to Guardian Football: ‘Definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed’Fifa president calls 48-team tournament a ‘huge success’Fifa officials will look at the possibility of expand…
Maldini, Leonardo hired for Italy team rebuild
According to ESPN Soccer: The Italian football federation took another step Saturday toward a rebuild of their national team by hiring Paolo Maldini as technical director and former Brazil internatio…
Henderson: Breaking arm 'not my finest hour'
According to ESPN Soccer: England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was "not my finest hour" after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico last weekend…
Rattín, who inspired red cards, dies at age 89
According to ESPN Soccer: Argentine Antonio Rattín, a former Boca Juniors player whose act of defiance while representing Argentina at the 1966 World Cup helped lead to the introduction of yellow and…
⚽ USMNT World Cup grades: Expectations met?
According to ESPN Soccer: At this summer's World Cup, the U.S. did its homework, aced the quizzes, and then failed the final exam. How should we grade its World Cup? (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Norway v England: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
According to Guardian Football: ⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottYou won’t need reminding that tonight’s game could go to extra…
Argentina midfield great Rattin dies aged 89
According to BBC Football: Argentina great Antonio Rattin, whose sending-off at the 1966 World Cup led to the introduction of red and yellow cards, dies aged 89. (Source: BBC Football)
Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's ban questions
According to BBC Football: The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England's Jarell Quansah being banned for two World…
Odds to win the World Cup: France to semis, Spain ...
According to ESPN Soccer: Updated odds for the remaining teams to advance to the final and to win the 2026 World Cup. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Copy of Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cu...
According to ESPN Soccer: When the World Cup ends, 47 teams will have been eliminated, and we're grading every one on how its run compared with expectations. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Álvarez return could be Argentina's antidote to th...
According to ESPN Soccer: A sense of celebration has hung over Argentina ever since their 2022 World Cup win. That must change now. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Rudi Garcia faces Belgian backlash for taking Courtois off in World Cup loss to Spain
According to Guardian Football: Replacement keeper Lammens made crucial errorGarcia: ‘Only players who are 100% fit can play’Rudi Garcia came under fire for replacing his injured first-choice goalkee…
Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners
According to Guardian Football: Midfielder has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2…
Football without faith is nothing so Infantino is playing with fire at World Cup | Jonathan Wilson
According to Guardian Football: Swirl around Fifa’s machinations and about big team and big name bias creates doubt – and that’s a dangerous gameAbout 25 years ago, I was in the office of a sports ne…
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
According to BBC Football: South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
World Cup daily: Free England-Norway ticket for Er...
According to ESPN Soccer: Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the 2026 FIFA World Cup as we have our final two quarterfinals. (Source: ESPN Soccer)
Fulham latest: Deal agreed to sign Celtic youngster
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Fulham latest: Deal agreed to sign Celtic youngster (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies aged 25
According to Guardian Football: Adams played in South Africa’s World Cup group gamesMidfielder played for Mamelodi SundownsJayden Adams, who played in South Africa’s three group games at the World Cu…
Chelsea want permanent Garnacho sale this summer
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Chelsea are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho for 50m euros (£42.6m) this summer, preferring a permanent departure over a loan proposal. (Source: Sky Sports Tr…
‘A brilliant reprieve, a unifying force’: America falls in love with World Cup
According to Guardian Football: Packed stadiums, record TV viewers, and an outlet for joyous multiculturalism under attack by Trump – the tournament has taken the US by stormThere were plenty of reas…
From Arsenal jeers to Swiss tears: Xhaka's redemption
According to BBC Football: Granit Xhaka has battled back from being booed by his own fans at Arsenal to being one of the most influential players for club and country as he looks to help Switzerland …
Hull City latest: Tigers interested in Frankfurt midfielder
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Hull City latest: Tigers interested in Frankfurt midfielder (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?
According to BBC Football: Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else? (Source: BBC Football)
Lammens laments late mistake as Spain make the semis | World Cup Daily
According to Guardian Football: Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Nicky Bandini as Spain win it late on against Belgium and to preview England v Norway. Continue reading... …
Devlin joins Rangers after Hearts exit
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Rangers have completed the signing of Cammy Devlin after the midfielder departed Hearts. (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
Women’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues
According to Guardian Football: Every deal in the NWSL, WSL, Liga F, Frauen-Bundesliga, Première Ligue and Serie A Femminile as well as a club-by-club guideMen’s transfer window interactive guide Con…
Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
According to Guardian Football: All the latest Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deals and a club-by-club guideWomen’s transfer window interactive guide Continue reading... …
Manchester City beat Arsenal to signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester
According to Guardian Transfer Window: Enzo Maresca knows Monga from time at LeicesterChelsea ready to let Alejandro Garnacho departManchester City have beaten Arsenal to the £12.5m signing of the 17…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 34
According to BBC Football: Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? (Source: BBC Football)
Man City sign teenager Monga from Leicester for £10m
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Manchester City have completed the signing of Jeremy Monga from Leicester City. (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game
According to BBC Football: Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. (Source: BBC Foot…
Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
According to BBC Football: Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France. (Source: BBC…
'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain
According to BBC Football: BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney look at how Lamine Yamal performed against Belgium and feel there is "more to come" from the Spain forward. …
Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury
According to Guardian Football: Mikel Merino’s amazing moment arrived once more, a country circling the corner flag with him. The man who came on to scored the late, late goals that took Spain into a…
Rice and Guehi give England injury boost ahead of Norway quarter-final
According to Sky Sports: Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James gave England a triple injury boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final with Norway. (Source: Sky Sports)
England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
According to BBC Football: England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport. (Source: BBC Football)
New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
According to BBC Football: A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
Players and staff to reap £19m bonus bonanza if England win World Cup
According to Guardian Football: FA would pay out half its £38m Fifa prize moneyPlayers could net £15m, Thomas Tuchel £3mEngland’s players and coaching staff will receive around half of the FA’s £38m …
Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility
According to Guardian Football: Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finalsThe driving force behind Fra…
Cutting off Erling Haaland is key but Norway are not just a one-man team | Emma Hayes
According to Guardian Football: England need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before the World Cup quarter-finalEngland fans are going to have to be really patient…
Haaland & Heggem inspiring Baggies' striker Heggebo
According to BBC Football: West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo says watching Erling Haaland and his old Baggies team-mate Torbjorn Heggem exploits for Norway at the World Cup has been amazing. …
Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails
According to BBC Football: Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egy…
Man City sign Charles from Chelsea
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Manchester City have signed Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year deal. (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
Jesus reunites with Ronaldo as new Portugal head coach
According to BBC Football: Jorge Jesus is named Portugal's new head coach on a four-year contract to run through to the 2030 World Cup. (Source: BBC Football)
Liverpool latest: 'Iraola has great possibilities to do well"
According to Sky Sports Transfers: Liverpool latest: 'Iraola has great possibilities to do well" (Source: Sky Sports Transfers)
How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
According to BBC Football: As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, how can Thomas Tuchel's side handle the main threat - star striker Erling Haaland? (Source: B…
Wing wizards or worries? England and Norway have choices to make out wide
According to Guardian Football: Thomas Tuchel seems undecided, while Ståle Solbakken has been structured before the World Cup quarter-finalWhile there will be much focus on Harry Kane and Erling Haal…
Time marches on: what the next three years will bring for the USMNT
According to Guardian Football: After a fun World Cup with a dismal end, the US enters the 2030 cycle with numerous avenues to rebuild the squadAfter an exciting home World Cup run ended with a disap…
Like Nosferatu on a golf weekend – but England players trust Tuchel and his aura | Barney Ronay
According to Guardian Football: Imposing head coach is a details man who has got the balance of squad spirit right at the World Cup, and is even proving a hit on MumsnetLet’s set the world on fire. T…