WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
USWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October
The USWNT will host world No. 1 Spain, the reigning World Cup champions, for two friendlies in October.…
Merino on the goal that eliminated Portugal: Bernardo was protesting
Mikel Merino broke the silence on the goal that ended Portugal's World Cup. His 1–0 winner in the round of 16 came while Bernardo Silva was busy arguing with the referee.…
Klopp reaches understanding with DFB over Germany job
Jürgen Klopp has reached an understanding with the DFB on the key terms of a potential contract to become Germany's next national team manager. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke met Klopp in New York on Saturday for what the federation described as "constructive discussions".…
Gilberto Mora wanted by Europe's biggest clubs after Mexico's World Cup exit
Mexico's World Cup ended in the round of 16. England won 2–0, and Jude Bellingham scored both goals.…
Spain face France with a World Cup final at stake
This is the match. Spain face France in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.…
Pape Thiaw sacked after Senegal's World Cup exit
It is over for Pape Thiaw. Senegal have dismissed their head coach following the round of 32 defeat to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.…
Forlán named Uruguay manager after Bielsa's World Cup exit
Diego Forlán is the new Uruguay manager. The federation moved fast after the group-stage exit, handing the icon a contract through March 2027.…
Jovane Cabral joins Grêmio after World Cup campaign
Your winger is heading to Brazil. Grêmio have completed the signing of Jovane Cabral on a one-and-a-half-year deal.…
Mbappé and France gear up for Spain semi-final amid Rajoy racism storm
Your team faces Spain on Tuesday night at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and the prediction is for goals at both ends. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are expected to lead the line, with William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano anchoring the back.…
Alisson won't watch the World Cup, CBF pivots to 2030
Brazil's goalkeeper is hurting. Alisson Becker opened up about the 2–1 loss to Norway that knocked Brazil out in the Round of 16, and he is not sugar-coating it.…
Norway out in the quarters, Haaland signs off with seven
Norway 1–2 England on Saturday, and your tournament is over. Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, once in each half, and your team could not find a second goal after pulling one back.…
Morocco exit World Cup as France advance to semi-finals
Your team is out. France beat Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending the dream of back-to-back semi-final appearances.…
England beat Norway, Argentina in the semi-final
England are into the World Cup semi-finals. Your team came from behind to beat Norway 2–1 on Saturday night, and Argentina await on Wednesday.…
Courtois substitution fury as Belgium's World Cup ends
Yann Sommer is coming to Belgium. Club Brugge have signed the 37-year-old Swiss goalkeeper after his Inter contract expired.…
Embolo red card and Álvarez strike end Switzerland's World Cup
Switzerland are out. Argentina 3–1 Switzerland, World Cup quarterfinal, Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.…
PSG lead semifinal club count as Bellingham breaks Madrid record
PSG have seven players still in the World Cup with the semifinals set. That is the most of any club.…
Ronaldo's last World Cup ends in Dallas
Spain 1–0 Portugal. Mikel Merino scored late and your World Cup is over in Dallas.…
De Paul sets the tone as Argentina begin England prep without Messi
Rodrigo De Paul is not hiding from what Wednesday means. Speaking ahead of Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England, the midfielder described the moment in personal terms, a tone that matches what Scaloni has been telling the squad.…
Klopp and DFB reach understanding in New York talks
Jürgen Klopp is on the brink of becoming Germany's next manager. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke flew to New York on Saturday for face-to-face talks with Klopp, and the DFB confirmed the parties reached an understanding on the key terms of a potential contract.…
Portugal enter the Jorge Jesus era with Ronaldo question settled
Four days. That is how long it took the Portuguese Football Federation to move from the rubble of a round-of-16 exit to naming Jorge Jesus as the man to lead Portugal through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup on home soil.…
Klopp agrees Germany deal, U19s fall to Spain
Jürgen Klopp sat down with the DFB in New York on Saturday and agreed on the key points of a contract to become Germany's next head coach. Only one obstacle remains: an agreement with his current employer, Red Bull.…
Four champions, three matches: the World Cup semi-finals are unprecedented
The 2026 World Cup semi-final line-up has never happened before. France, Argentina, Spain, and England, four former world champions in the last four.…
Jorge Jesus takes over as Portugal's new head coach
Jorge Jesus is the new Portugal head coach. His full coaching staff has been named.…
Klopp agrees key points to become Germany head coach
It is happening. Jürgen Klopp and the DFB held their first intensive talks in New York on Saturday, and the sides have agreed on the essential key points of a potential contract.…