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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

The Independent UK

'He doesn’t really tell us how to play, he just gives us ideas and structures, and gets us prepared for the games: ultimately the players have to show what we do at our clubs' Morgan Rogers tells FourFourTwo exclusively how Thomas Tuchel organises England

England star Morgan Rogers is one of Thomas Tuchel's key men, and looking to lead England at the World Cup

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Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal injury update offers Spain World Cup hope

Yamal was forced off with a hamstring injury during Barcelona’s win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, sparking fears over his World Cup status

The Independent UK

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance

England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions.

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Lamine Yamal Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date As World Cup Fears Mount

The young winger injured his hamstring taking, and scoring, a penalty on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US

Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US

The Independent UK

Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup

Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope

The Independent UK

Can the England flag ever be cool again? Gen Z are taking back control

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Our flag is having a PR crisis thanks to far-right demonstrations and the Raise the Colours movement. On St George’s Day, with the World Cup fast approaching, Lydia Spencer-Elliott talks to those determined to reclaim it as a symbol of hope not hate

The Independent UK

Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’

Italy’s goalkeeping legend tells Donald McRae about getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself for Zidane’s World Cup final red card

The Guardian - UK

Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting

A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist

The Independent UK

Man aiming to be first person to trek across US wearing kilt shares his driving force of motivation

This current challenge follows a previous endurance walk from Glasgow to Munich in 2024

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Man halfway through 3,000 mile US walk says his team and ‘cold pint’ drive him

Craig Ferguson, 22, of Paisley, reached the 1,500-mile mark in Kansas on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Ball—Ranked

The world’s leading soccer stars will convene in North America this summer.

Reason

Pittsburgh Thinks the NFL Draft Is Worth $19 Million of Taxpayer Money. Here's What Past Draft Data Say.

Plus: NFL draft rookies get screwed by the players union, and governments are charging a ton to get to the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Luna’s Standout Skills, Aaronson's Assists

MLS standouts stole the show among USMNT stars this weekend as the World Cup roster deadline approaches.

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Five Candidates to Replace Mauricio Pochettino As USMNT Manager After 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation could be on the hunt for a new USMNT manager after hosting the 2026 World Cup.

FourFourTwo

Which former Premier League managers will be at World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026 is a 48-team colossus and there will be some familiar faces in the technical areas of the United States, Canada and Mexico

Fortune

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed

"We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian.

AAP

Hat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

The Guardian - US

New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park

The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa

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Who is Jules Rimet?

World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd World Cup. The winners of the first nine were awarded the Jules Rimet Trophy – but who is Jules Rimet?

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The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

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