WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Olise unlocks Senegal as France end World Cup campaign
France beat Senegal at the World Cup, with Michael Olise providing an assist from the number 10 role that he says suits him best. "I think it's in the number 10 position that I feel most comfortable.…
Brozovic to Madrid links surface, Salah draws MLS interest
Marcelo Brozovic is a free agent and Jose Mourinho wants him at Real Madrid. The Croatian midfielder's Al-Nassr contract expired this summer, leaving him available with no transfer fee.…
Valverde takes the blame as Uruguay's World Cup ends quietly
Federico Valverde did not hide. The captain took the World Cup exit on his shoulders, publicly, no excuses.…
Haaland's Norway vs England after knocking Brazil out
Norway face England in the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday, and for Brazil fans the wound is still open. Norway just knocked your team out 2–0 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals.…
Cape Verde take Argentina to extra time and fall 2–3
Cape Verde pushed Argentina to extra time but fell 2–3 in the World Cup round of 32 on Saturday. The reigning champions needed 120 minutes and Lionel Messi to survive a genuine scare.…
England forced into Rice right-back switch against DR Congo
DR Congo pushed England to the edge and forced a tactical rethink, Declan Rice was deployed at right-back specifically to handle the Congolese threat in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup. England's bench, described as a "special operations team" of substitutes, proved decisive in the 2–1 result that ended Congo's knockout run.…
Odegaard on Rice and Norway's date with England
Martin Odegaard knows what is coming. The Norway captain singled out Declan Rice ahead of Saturday evening's quarter-final, calling the England midfielder a complete player.…
Spain await on Bastille Day, Macron eyes New York final
France face Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. That is the fixture.…
Bouaddi stands by Morocco after France end World Cup run
Ayyoub Bouaddi said it plainly after the final whistle: he has zero regrets about choosing Morocco. "Ik heb geen spijt dat ik voor Marokko heb gekozen," the 18-year-old midfielder told Dutch media after France ended your World Cup run at 2–0 in the quarter-finals.…
England face Norway with a semi-final on the line
England face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday. The winner meets either Argentina or Uruguay in the semis.…
Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup midfielder, dies at 25
Devastating news. South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25.…
Belgium's World Cup ends with 2–1 quarter-final loss to Spain
Your World Cup is over. Belgium lost 2–1 to Spain in Los Angeles on Friday night, knocked out at the quarter-final stage.…
Xhaka and Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal
Saturday night into Sunday, 03:00 CEST. Switzerland vs Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinal.…
Jorge Jesus named Portugal manager as Spain advance again
It is official. Jorge Jesus has been appointed as Portugal's new head coach, taking over from Roberto Martinez.…
Jayden Adams dies, Spain beat Belgium, Klopp to Germany
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at age 25. He played every minute of all three group-stage matches at this World Cup.…
Hincapié sent off and Ecuador exit World Cup
Piero Hincapié was sent off as Ecuador fell 2–0 to Mexico in the World Cup round of 32 at the Azteca, a defeat that ended your team's campaign and made them the only CONMEBOL side eliminated that early. The Arsenal defender apologised after the match: "It was because of the heat of the game.…
Argentina face Switzerland with a World Cup semi-final on the line
Your team faces Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-final this Saturday, 11 July. A place in the last four is at stake.…
Klopp agrees to become Germany head coach
It is happening. Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement on the key points of a contract to become Germany's next head coach.…
Salah to Sporting Kansas City talk heats up after World Cup exit
Mohamed Salah is being linked with a move to Sporting Kansas City. The MLS club has emerged as a potential destination for your captain, with the rumor surfacing immediately after Egypt's Round of 16 elimination.…
Jesus says Ronaldo will never be a problem for Portugal
New Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus addressed the Cristiano Ronaldo question head-on Friday. "I haven't spoken to Cristiano yet.…
Germany U19 women chase European title as DFB battles Neuer fallout
Kickoff is at 18:00 against Spain in the U19 European Championship final. Melanie Behringer's side has reached the decider, and the match is live today.…
Mexico out after 3–2 loss to England, European moves await
England knocked Mexico out of the World Cup on Saturday with a 3–2 win in the round of 16. Harry Kane scored and assisted on the night.…
Koeman out, Slot and Dalić in the frame for Oranje
Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands head coach following the World Cup round of 16 exit to Morocco. No surprise.…
Merino the hero again as Spain edge Belgium to set up France semi-final
Spain 2–1 Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final on Friday, and Mikel Merino was the match-winner once more. The man who broke Portuguese hearts in the last 16 scored the decisive goal to send your team through to the final four.…