WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Argentina vs England World Cup semi-final Wednesday
This is the one. Argentina face England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at 8pm UK time, with a place in the 2026 final at stake.…
São Paulo pass on Cape Verde's Pico Lopes after World Cup
São Paulo have ruled out a move for Cape Verde centre-back Pico Lopes, who featured at this World Cup, as they prioritise signing Domingos Duarte instead. The Brazilian club already has five centre-backs on the books, Alan Franco, Sabino, Arboleda, Toloi, and Osório, and Lopes, currently at Shamrock Rovers, does not fit their plans.…
Tresoldi agrees Dortmund move as Müller hits out at Nagelsmann
Borussia Dortmund have a deal. The club has reportedly reached an agreement with Hannover 96 striker Nicolo Tresoldi, the German U21 international.…
Spain face France as Ronaldo photo debunked and Benfica fall to Flamengo
The team that ended your World Cup goes again Tuesday. Spain meet France in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup.…
Hütter returns to Eintracht Frankfurt as Klopp decision looms
Adi Hütter returned to Eintracht Frankfurt on Monday as the squad began pre-season training. The Austrian coach, who previously led the club from 2018 to 2021, was greeted warmly by players and staff.…
Alan Franco loaned to Tigres from São Paulo
São Paulo are sending Alan Franco to Tigres on loan. The Ecuadorian midfielder joins the Liga MX side after the World Cup, where Ecuador's campaign ended in the group stage.…
Patrick Vieira in talks for Senegal manager role after World Cup turmoil
Patrick Vieira is a leading candidate to take over as Senegal manager. The former Arsenal captain is being considered after Pape Thiaw was dismissed following the round of 32 exit to Belgium at the World Cup.…
Summerville a Roma target as Slot path opens for Oranje
Crysencio Summerville is a target for AS Roma. The Italian club are preparing a concrete move for the West Ham forward, one of the few bright spots in Oranje's World Cup campaign.…
Yamal: "I feel like a world champion" ahead of France semi-final
This is the one. Spain face France for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday evening.…
Bilic returns for second spell as Croatia head coach
Slaven Bilic is the new Croatia head coach. The federation confirmed his return, a decade after his first spell ended, with the 57-year-old signing through the Nations League campaign in September.…
Caio Ribeiro and Felipe Melo say Brazil have lost their identity
The fallout from the Norway exit is not cooling off. Former Brazil striker Caio Ribeiro went public Monday, saying the problem runs deeper than one result.…
Diego Forlán named Uruguay's interim manager after Bielsa exit
Diego Forlán has taken over as Uruguay manager on a temporary basis following Marcelo Bielsa's departure after the team's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. The former striker, who won the Golden Ball at the 2010 tournament, steps in as a short-term solution for La Celeste while the federation searches for a permanent appointment.…
Turkey U20 basketball lose 71–67 to Italy at European Championship
Turkey's under-20 men's basketball team opened their FIBA U20 European Championship campaign with a narrow 71–67 loss to Italy. The defeat comes as Turkish basketball looks to build on the senior youth momentum from the FIBA U17 World Cup, where the team finished fourth.…
Mbappé and Yamal collide as France meet Spain for a World Cup final place
Tuesday, 21:00. France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final.…
Norway return to 90,000 in Oslo after England ends World Cup run
Your World Cup is over. Norway 1–2 England in the quarter-final on Saturday, and the margins were thin.…
Declan Rice set to start against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Declan Rice is winning his fitness battle. The midfielder is expected to recover from illness and start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.…
Tielemans set for Manchester United medical as Belgium digest Spain exit
Your captain is on the move. Youri Tielemans is closing in on a transfer to Manchester United, with his medical set for Tuesday.…
Jayden Adams dies at 25, police open investigation
Jayden Adams is dead. The Bafana Bafana midfielder, 25, died on Saturday, 12 July 2026, and South African police have opened an investigation.…
Villa hijack Manzambi deal after Switzerland's World Cup exit
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Switzerland international Johan Manzambi, trying to hijack his move to Newcastle United. The Freiburg midfielder is in demand after Switzerland's run to the World Cup quarterfinals.…
Spain face France as Portugal's World Cup exit still stings
Spain face France today in the first World Cup semifinal. The same Spain who knocked your team out in the round of 16 with that late Mikel Merino goal, 0–1 in Dallas.…
France vs Spain kicks off the World Cup semifinals
This is the one. France vs Spain in the World Cup semifinal, Tuesday at 21:00 CET.…
Rice doubtful as Argentina-England semifinal tension builds
England could be without Declan Rice on Wednesday. The midfielder is racing to be fit for Argentina.…
Vancouver Whitecaps draw 1–1 with Cavalry, advance to cup semifinal
Vancouver Whitecaps are through to the Canadian Championship semifinal after a 1–1 draw with Cavalry FC on Monday. Michail Gherasimenkow scored the equalizer that sent your team through.…
Argentina send 3x3 squads to Paraguay for Nations League
Argentina are sending their men's and women's U23 3x3 national teams to Paraguay for the Nations League, running 20–26 July. The tournament lands on Paraguayan soil a little over two weeks after your World Cup exit to France, with the basketball event taking place in the same country still carrying the aftermath of the Mbappé-Amarilla diplomatic fallout.…