WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Germany's U-20 handball team reach Euro semi-finals
Germany's U-20 handball team are through to the European Championship semi-finals after a 32–30 win over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Martin Heuberger's side had to fight for it in what was billed as the standout tie of the round, and they delivered.…
Raphinha recovers from Haiti knock, Laporta blocks Saudi exit
Raphinha has shaken off the injury he picked up against Haiti and is going nowhere, Barcelona president Joan Laporta made that clear on Monday. "Raphinha stays.…
Lost dog recognized in Mexico World Cup celebration video
Amid the celebrations following Mexico's World Cup campaign, a lost dog found its way home in the most unexpected fashion. A dog that had gone missing was spotted in celebration footage from the tournament, and her owner recognized her on video.…
Patrick Vieira linked with Senegal manager role after Thiaw sacking
Senegal are looking for a new manager, and Patrick Vieira is a leading candidate. Pape Thiaw was dismissed after the 3–2 World Cup round-of-32 defeat to Belgium.…
2022 World Cup semi-finals revisited as Qatar's winter legacy lingers
France and Spain both reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals on Qatari soil, with their paths crossing in the last four of a tournament that reshaped the football calendar. The winter scheduling, moved to avoid Qatar's summer heat, disrupted domestic leagues worldwide and set a precedent that continues to echo through fixture planning today.…
Depay at a crossroads as Italy join Guardiola chase
Memphis Depay is at a crossroads. His Corinthians contract is running out and his World Cup with Oranje ended in the round of 16, a tournament he will want to forget.…
Bilic returns for second spell as Croatia boss
Slaven Bilic is back. Croatia have reappointed him as head coach after Zlatko Dalic stepped down following the World Cup exit.…
Yamal draws the line before Spain's semi-final
Lamine Yamal put it bluntly ahead of Tuesday's semi-final. "Either they reach their third straight World Cup final, or we beat them for the third time".…
Salah a free agent, Süper Lig clubs circle
Mohamed Salah is a free agent and the Süper Lig is circling. Hürriyet reports the Egyptian forward has left Liverpool and Turkish clubs are already monitoring the situation, with one club president personally tracking developments.…
Edilson hospitalized as Laporta shuts down Raphinha Saudi links
Edilson, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, was hospitalized Sunday with chest pains. The 55-year-old former forward, known as "Capetinha," was a key figure in the 2002 campaign alongside Ronaldo and Rivaldo.…
France meet Spain with a World Cup final on the line
Your team face Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, 14 July, at 21:00 CEST. Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise stand one match from a third consecutive World Cup final.…
Haaland scores but England end Norway's World Cup in extra time
It went 120 minutes. England 2–1 Norway in the quarter-final on Saturday, and your team are out.…
Mbappe goal ends Morocco's run as added time controversy erupts
France knocked Morocco out of the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal.…
Jayden Adams dies at 25, Bafana Bafana in mourning
Jayden Adams, the South Africa international who featured at the 2026 World Cup, has died at the age of 25. His partner paid tribute on Saturday: "Une partie de mon cœur est partie avec toi", a part of my heart has gone with you.…
Bellingham sinks Norway, then hits back at Tuchel
Your team needed extra time, and Jude Bellingham delivered. England 2–1 Norway in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, both goals from the 23-year-old.…
Tielemans closes in on Manchester United move
Youri Tielemans is heading to Old Trafford. Manchester United have decided to trigger the €41m release clause in his Aston Villa contract.…
Alvarez ends Switzerland's World Cup, Manzambi nears Villa move
Julian Alvarez scored twice, including the winner in extra time, and Argentina beat Switzerland 3–1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Your team went ahead through a first-half goal but could not hold it.…
Jorge Jesus takes over Portugal after World Cup exit
Portugal's World Cup exit at the hands of Spain is now followed by a new chapter: Jorge Jesus has been confirmed as the new national team coach. The announcement comes a week after Roberto Martinez stepped down immediately following the 1–0 round of 16 defeat in Dallas, where Mikel Merino's late goal ended Portugal's campaign.…
Argentina vs England semi-final: Cole and Terry fire up the rivalry
Argentina face England in the World Cup semi-final. The winner goes to the final.…
Yamal draws the line as France and Spain meet in a historic semifinal
Tuesday's semifinal is the first World Cup meeting between these two. Lamine Yamal put the stakes bluntly: "Either they reach the World Cup final for the third time in a row, or we beat them for the third time".…
Galatasaray want Enciso, Paraguay face USA in group opener
Galatasaray want Julio Enciso. The Turkish club are planning a youth-focused move and have Enciso alongside three other young talents on their list.…
Adi Hütter returns to Eintracht Frankfurt for first training session
Adi Hütter led his first training session back at Eintracht Frankfurt on Monday. The Austrian is the club's new hope after returning to the touchline, with kicker describing the reception as a warm one.…
Laporta rules out Raphinha exit after Haiti injury
Barcelona president Joan Laporta shut down any talk of Raphinha leaving. "Raphinha stays.…
Salah weighing MLS offer from Sporting Kansas City
Mohamed Salah has a lucrative offer on the table from Sporting Kansas City, which could pull him toward MLS after the World Cup heartbreak against Argentina. The Egypt captain just came off a campaign where your team pushed the defending champions to the brink, a two-goal lead and a 3–2 exit shrouded in officiating fury.…