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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

The 15 Best Players Who Will Be At the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Soccer’s brightest stars will congregate in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

‘Some time ago I didn’t believe I could be at the World Cup, but with God it’s possible. I don’t doubt anything’ Endrick opens up on his Brazil chances following Real Madrid loan exit

The Brazilian teenager headed out on loan to Lyon in the January transfer window

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Curaçao meet Socceroos in Fifa Series with more than World Cup hopes in common

The tiny Caribbean island nation has a familiar face in their ranks whose time with Australia in 2018 is proving crucial ahead of the tournament

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‘Have I got a chance of going to the World Cup this summer? Why not!’ Fabinho on his prospects of making this summer’s Brazil squad

The former Liverpool midfielder has been included in Carlo Ancelotti’s latest squad

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England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game

England were hit by further injuries as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and John Stones pulled out of the squad to face Japan

The Guardian - UK

Mexico National Team Injuries: Every Player Missing for Last World Cup Warmup

Javier Aguirre will be without a plenty of his top choices in Mexico’s final camp before the World Cup—with some already ruled out of the summer tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Is Scotland v Japan on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch friendly for free

Scotland will be back in action and returning to Hampden for the first time since booking their place at the World Cup

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‘I Am Suffering’—Pochettino Mulls Over World Cup Decisions Ahead of USMNT Friendly

The USMNT is 76 days away from World Cup kickoff.

Sports Illustrated

Ben White booed by Wembley crowd on return to England team

Arsenal defender Ben White was booed by the Wembley crowd during England’s friendly against Uruguay on Friday night. White, who came on for Fikayo Tomori in the 69th minute, was making his first appearance for the national team since leaving the World Cup early in 2022. He did not confirm…

The Independent UK

New York's World Cup Housing Fight Could Shape Who Profits When the World Arrives

As the New York City area gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final match, the debate over where fans will sleep has become a much bigger fight about who gets to benefit when one of the planet's biggest sporting events lands in a city already…

Latin Times

Argentina Manager Breaks Silence on Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Status

The eight-time Ballon d’Or has not yet confirmed if he will go the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

‘The most painful TV experience I’ve ever had!’ Hugh Bonneville on his excruciating office comedy

Before he was Paddington’s dignified dad, the star nailed British awkwardness in Bafta-winning satire Twenty Twelve. Now he’s back as long-suffering manager Ian Fletcher, taking on Trump, the World Cup – and his foolish old intern

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Kits: Confirmed and Leaked Home Jerseys

Every nation not only wants to win, they want to look good in the process.

Sports Illustrated

Huge Tottenham boost as Dejan Kulusevski finally sets injury return date

Sweden star is ‘very confident’ to play at the summer World Cup

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The Independent UK

Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup

Evening Standard

England: Thomas Tuchel sends blunt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold over 'unfair' squad exclusion

The Real Madrid full-back’s chances of going to the World Cup appear slim

Sports Illustrated

Why Some Players May Have to Pay $15,000 Bond to Play at 2026 World Cup

This summer’s World Cup just got even more expensive.

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World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

The Guardian - UK

Sixty years of hurt: start dreaming of England’s World Cup glory

England’s countdown to the World Cup finals begins in earnest with friendly against Uruguay so it’s time to forget other countries are good at football

The Independent UK

Long lines at airports just the start as official warns DHS shutdown will impact hit cyber security and the World Cup

Airport chaos is tip of the iceberg as problems related to lengthy shutdown of critical services cause mounting concern

Radio France Internationale

France boss Deschamps urges players to embrace Brazil challenge

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to embrace the challenge of facing Brazil on Thursday night in a friendly match as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - US

Three things to watch this USMNT window: goalkeepers, progressive full-backs and midfield puzzles

Mauricio Pochettino will use friendlies against Belgium and Portugal to sort some final questions about the World Cup roster

AAP

Socceroos' Karacic out of last home games before Cup

Luckless defender Fran Karacic will miss the Socceroos' World Cup warm-up matches against Cameroon and Curacao through yet another injury setback.

Sports Illustrated

The Six Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup Playoffs

All 48 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup will be confirmed after this international break.

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