WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Kim Seung Gyu to miss child's birth for World Cup
South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung Gyu will miss the birth of his child as he prepares for his fourth World Cup at the 2026 tournament. The veteran shot-stopper made the difficult decision to prioritize national duty, acknowledging the personal sacrifice required to represent his country on football's biggest stage.…
Araujo calf scare ahead of World Cup travel
Ronald Araujo picked up a calf issue on Sunday, just days before Uruguay travel to the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguayan FA confirmed he will miss Monday's group activities but rejoin the squad on Tuesday, when the team flies out to the tournament.…
Türkiye's World Cup knockout path takes shape
Türkiye have a genuine shot at the knockout rounds, and the bracket is starting to take shape. If you win Group D, your last-16 opponent comes from Group C, likely USA, Paraguay, Australia, Canada, or Bosnia-Herzegovina.…
Éderson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil's World Cup squad
Brazil's World Cup plans shifted Monday morning when right-back Wesley was cut from the squad with an adductor injury. Carlo Ancelotti moved fast, calling up Atalanta midfielder Éderson as his replacement.…
Deschamps reveals his worst memory as France head into World Cup week
Days before France kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign, Didier Deschamps has opened up about his lowest moment as manager. Speaking to RMC Sport, he revealed his worst memory in charge of Les Bleus, though the timing of the confession on Monday suggests he wants the squad to carry lessons from past pain into the tournament.…
Spain trio on course to face Cape Verde in World Cup opener
Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Victor Munoz all to be available when Spain face Cape Verde on Monday, 15 June. The trio are recovering from injuries that kept them out of Spain's final warm-up against Peru.…
Endo race against time for Japan-Netherlands opener
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is hopeful key midfielder Wataru Endo will be fit for the World Cup opener against the Netherlands. Endo's availability could be decisive for Japan's chances in their first group-stage match.…
Joe Jordan on Scotland's undefeated 1974 World Cup exit
Joe Jordan and Davie Hay have been reflecting on Scotland's undefeated 1974 World Cup campaign, a tournament where the Scots exited on goal difference despite never losing a match. The former Scotland striker, namesake, no relation to the Jordan national team, recalled the raw disappointment of being knocked out after beating Zaire and drawing with both Brazil and Yugoslavia.…
Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil set for June 11
Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil is set for Wednesday, June 11, as Group C takes shape for the Atlas Lions. The draw pits Walid Regragui's side against the five-time champions in what will be the standout fixture of the group stage's opening days.…
Norway held 1–1 by Morocco in final World Cup tune-up
Your final warm-up before the World Cup ended 1–1 against Morocco on Sunday, and the big talking point isn't the result, it's Erling Haaland. The striker copped heavy criticism for what multiple outlets called a "shockingly bad" display.…
Bellingham must fight for England starting spot as World Cup nears
Thomas Tuchel has made it clear: Jude Bellingham must fight for his place. The England boss says "roles can change at any time" and currently sees 14 or 15 possible starters, with Bellingham just one of them.…
Red Devils depart for Seattle as World Cup countdown hits three days
The Red Devils are in the air. Belgium's squad departed for Seattle on Monday on a 12-hour flight to their World Cup base camp, with the tournament kicking off Thursday.…
Bafana Bafana ready as World Cup 2026 kicks off
The tournament kicks off with Bafana Bafana ready to make their mark. No warm-up friendlies or injury concerns to report today.…
Sweden close training ahead of Tunisia World Cup opener
Sweden have closed Monday's training session in Dallas after just 20 minutes, reversing a previously communicated open-session plan for the squad's preparation ahead of their World Cup opener. "This is a change compared to the previously communicated schedule and has been decided on sporting grounds now that the detailed schedule is set," wrote Petra Thorén.…
Estupinan stunner sends Ecuador into World Cup on a high
Ecuador beat Guatemala 3–0 in their final pre-tournament friendly, heading into the World Cup with real momentum. Pervis Estupinan scored a spectacular goal to lead the way, and the performance confirmed the team is peaking at the right time.…
Switzerland stumble in final warm-up as snake warning adds tension
Switzerland's final World Cup tune-up fell flat. A disjointed friendly defeat to Australia in the United States exposed a lack of sharpness just days before the tournament begins.…
Ronaldo's last dance: Portugal's World Cup 2026 preview
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo enters what is almost certainly his final World Cup. The tactical analysis from ge.globo frames this as his moment, but with a twist.…
Canada got screwed, journalist slams FIFA's World Cup economics
Just days before Canada co-hosts the 2026 World Cup, journalist Romain Schué has slammed FIFA over the economic deal, claiming "Canada got screwed" in the hosting arrangement. The criticism raises fresh concerns for Canadian taxpayers about whether the promised financial windfall will actually materialize once the tournament kicks off June 11.…
Arias double powers Colombia past Jordan in final pre-World Cup friendly
Colombia wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a convincing 2–0 friendly win over Jordan, with Arias netting both goals just days before the tournament opener. Bologna defender Lucumí and Cagliari's Mina featured as Néstor Lorenzo's side heads into their group stage debut against Uzbekistan carrying serious momentum.…
Solbakken calls Clarke 'unprofessional' before World Cup
Stale Solbakken has branded Steve Clarke 'unprofessional' after Scotland cancelled a behind-closed-doors training friendly ahead of the World Cup. The Norway manager's dig lands just as the squad settles into their North Carolina base, adding needless noise before the Haiti opener.…
American soccer's World Cup moment arrives
With the World Cup kicking off on American soil, USMNT players past and present are speaking out about the chip on their shoulder. They feel the global soccer world still doesn't take American footballers seriously.…
Germany's World Cup knockout path and Bayern's Rashford dilemma
Germany's tournament tree for the 2026 World Cup is taking shape, and finishing second in Group E could send you down a brutal path. If Julian Nagelsmann's side claim the group, you avoid the gauntlet.…
Argentina's final World Cup warm-up and Alvarez transfer denial
Argentina play their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, facing Iceland in what will be the last chance for Scaloni to fine-tune before the tournament kicks off. This is the dress rehearsal, the next time Argentina take the field, it counts.…
Adams and McKennie hold the USMNT's World Cup fate
The oddsmakers have zeroed in on the midfield. Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie are the two players being flagged as make-or-break for the USMNT's World Cup hopes.…