WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Mazraoui injured as Morocco's World Cup prep stumbles
Morocco's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have hit a snag just days before the tournament begins, with full-back Noussair Mazraoui forced off injured during a friendly against Norway. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but any absence would be a blow to a Morocco side placed in Group F alongside Belgium, Ukraine, and South Korea.…
Morocco show Brazil what's coming as Spain sweat on star duo
Morocco drew 1–1 with Norway in their final warm-up on Sunday, and Brazil fans should take note. Brahim Diaz scored for the Atlas Lions, with Erling Haaland netting Norway's equaliser.…
Colombia face Jordan in final friendly before World Cup debut
Colombia face Jordan in a friendly on Monday, your team's final test before the World Cup debut against Uzbekistan. The match carries real weight, it is the last chance for the squad to find rhythm and for the manager to settle on his preferred lineup before the tournament begins.…
Germany beat USA 2–1 and carry nine-match streak into the World Cup
Nine wins in a row. That's the form Germany carry into the World Cup after beating the USA 2–1 on Saturday in the final warm-up match.…
Scotland beat Bolivia in final tune-up before Haiti World Cup opener
Scotland rounded off their World Cup preparations with a friendly win over Bolivia, giving Steve Clarke's side a confidence lift ahead of Saturday's opener against Haiti. Lawrence Shankland was among those to impress as Scotland looked sharp in their final tune-up before the tournament begins.…
Argentina beat Honduras 2–0 with one friendly left before the World Cup
Two goals, no drama. Argentina handled Honduras comfortably on Saturday in Miami, winning 2–0 in the penultimate warm-up before the World Cup.…
Iran visa delay stirs World Cup controversy for US
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused the United States of failing to respect "ethical and human considerations" after visa delays prevented his support staff from arriving in Mexico until Sunday, just days before the World Cup kicks off. "We should have been here last week because a 12-hour time difference needs two weeks of adjusting," Ghalenoei told reporters, adding that the treatment was "not the case" for other nations.…
Egypt push Brazil close in 2–1 friendly defeat
Egypt fell 2–1 to Brazil in a friendly Saturday. The result stings, but there were positives to take from pushing a World Cup-bound side all the way.…
Algeria an enigma ahead of World Cup opener
Algeria head into the World Cup as one of the tournament's hardest teams to read, having cruised through qualifying before a puzzling exit at the Africa Cup of Nations that left more questions than answers. The Fennecs open their campaign on June 11, and fans will be hoping the side that dominated the qualifiers shows up rather than the one that faltered on the continental stage.…
Araujo injury doubt as World Cup countdown hits three days
Ronald Araujo has traveled to Barcelona for treatment on a muscle injury, leaving him a serious doubt for Uruguay's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. Marcelo Bielsa now faces an anxious wait on one of his most important defenders, with the tournament starting this week.…
Portugal add five reinforcements as Nunes concern emerges
Portugal go into the final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria with five key players back in the fold. The returnees land at exactly the right moment, giving Roberto Martinez something closer to a full deck before the tournament begins.…
Iran fume over US visa delay after late World Cup arrival in Mexico
Iran's World Cup squad has finally arrived in Mexico, but head coach Amir Ghalenoei is furious after US visa delays threw their preparation into chaos. "We should have been here last week because a 12-hour time difference needs two weeks of adjusting," he told reporters on Sunday, making clear the team feels disrespected.…
Nagelsmann's Ouédraogo shocker stuns Matthäus
Julian Nagelsmann has surprised even Lothar Matthäus with his latest roster move. After Lennart Karl was ruled out with a torn muscle fiber, the Germany coach called up RB Leipzig's Assan Ouédraogo instead of a like-for-like replacement.…
Iran camp moved to Mexico after US visa delays disrupt World Cup prep
Iran's preparations for the 2026 World Cup are off to a rough start. The squad arrived in Tijuana, Mexico on Sunday after the US delayed visas for support staff, forcing the entire base camp to be relocated from its original site in Arizona.…
Deschamps tackles image rights row as France face final World Cup warm-up
France face Northern Ireland on Monday in Lille for their final friendly before the 2026 World Cup. This is the last chance for Deschamps to settle doubts and fine-tune things.…
Gordon scores winner as England edge New Zealand 1–0
Anthony Gordon scored the winner as England beat New Zealand 1–0 in their first World Cup warm-up match on Saturday. It was not the commanding performance fans might have hoped for, but a win is a win.…
Curaçao thrash Aruba 4–0 as World Cup debut approaches
Curaçao sent a message Saturday, dismantling Aruba 4–0 in what was billed as a farewell friendly before the World Cup. Dick Advocaat's side looked sharp and ready.…
Iran hit out at US visa delay disrupting World Cup preparation
Iran's World Cup preparations have been thrown off course by US visa delays for key support staff, head coach Amir Ghalenoei revealed on Sunday. The team was forced to set up camp in Mexico instead of the United States, where their group matches will be played.…