WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Mané retires from Senegal after 130 caps and 54 goals
Sadio Mané has retired from international football. The announcement came Saturday, days after Senegal's World Cup exit.…
Socceroos' World Cup ends in penalty shootout loss to Egypt
Australia's World Cup is over, and it ended in a penalty shootout nightmare. Egypt knocked the Socceroos out in the round of 16, winning 4–2 on penalties after the match finished level through 120 minutes.…
Wissing appointed Al-Ittihad head coach after Conceição exit
Al-Ittihad have appointed Jens Wissing as their new head coach on a two-year contract, the club confirmed Saturday. The German takes over from Sérgio Conceição after a disappointing campaign that saw the Jeddah giants finish well off the pace in the Saudi Pro League.…
Valverde takes the blame and Uruguay goes quiet
No fresh Uruguay news this morning. The tournament is over and your team are home.…
Vozinha immortalised as sea snail species bears his name
Marine biologists have named a newly discovered sea snail species after your goalkeeper. Vozinha, full name Josimar Dias, now has Pyramidelloides vozinhai swimming around with his name on it.…
Norway face England as Brazil's World Cup exit still burns
Norway play England in the World Cup quarter-final Saturday, July 11. It stings.…
Mbappé's 17-1-0 record and a Spain semi-final for the ages
France are 17 wins, 1 draw, 0 defeats in World Cup matches Kylian Mbappé has started. The only blemish: the 2022 final against Argentina, which went to penalties and counts as a draw.…
Morocco fall 2–0 to France, World Cup ends in the quarters again
Your World Cup is over. France beat Morocco 2–0 in the quarter-finals on Thursday, the same stage and the same opponent as 2022.…
Norway face England with a place in the World Cup semi-finals at stake
Norway face England in the World Cup quarter-final Saturday, with a place in the last four on the line. A win here and you are two games from the trophy.…
Kane and Bellingham carry England into Norway quarter-final
Your team went through fire to get here. England 3–2 Mexico in the last 16, a man down, and Harry Kane dragged the side over the line.…
Lammens error ends Belgium's golden generation as Courtois hints at exit
It is over. Spain 2–1 Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday and your golden generation's last shot at a trophy is gone.…
Broos remains South Africa coach after historic World Cup
Hugo Broos is staying on as South Africa head coach after the team's historic 2026 World Cup run. The 74-year-old Belgian, whose future had been uncertain following the round of 32 exit to Canada, has confirmed he will continue in the role.…
Manzambi out, Xhaka lays out the Messi plan
Switzerland's top scorer is gone for the quarterfinal. Johan Manzambi, with three goals at this World Cup, has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Argentina with a knee injury.…
Jorge Jesus named Portugal boss, Ronaldo door stays open
Portugal have their man. Jorge Jesus was confirmed as the new head coach on Friday, replacing Roberto Martinez after the round of 16 exit to Spain.…
Paraguay eliminate Germany as Lehmann tears into Neuer
Paraguay knocked Germany out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32, and the fallout in the German camp has been brutal. Jens Lehmann took direct aim at Manuel Neuer after the upset, telling the press: "Das Geheimnis, wenn du Erfolg haben willst, ist das Verteidigen", the secret to success is defending, and adding that Neuer never learned how.…
Mbappé and Dembélé two goals from World Cup duo record
France are into the semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are two goals away from becoming the highest-scoring duo in World Cup history.…
Campaz threats prompt legal action from Colombian federation
The Colombian Football Federation has opened a formal legal case after Jáminton Campaz received threats following the World Cup round of 16 loss to Switzerland. The federation confirmed it is pursuing criminal charges and working with FIFA to identify those responsible.…
Argentina face Switzerland with Scaloni hitting back at the noise
Your team go again. Argentina vs Switzerland in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, Saturday in Atlanta.…
Spain reach semis as Germany deny Neuer camp rift
Spain are through to the World Cup semi-finals after a 2–1 win over Belgium in the quarter-final on Saturday. A Belgian goalkeeping error decided it.…
Egypt return to hero's welcome after World Cup heartbreak against Argentina
Your team had Argentina beaten. Two goals up against the world champions in the Round of 16, 13 minutes from a famous quarter-final.…
Lens target Armando Obispo to replace Sarr
Curaçao defender Armando Obispo is a target for RC Lens, who need to replace Malang Sarr this summer, according to reports from France. The 27-year-old centre-back featured prominently for your team during the World Cup group stage, and the move to Ligue 1 would represent a significant step up from PSV Eindhoven.…
Henderson fractured arm, Mexico–England draws 45 million
Jordan Henderson broke his arm during England's World Cup round of 16 victory over your team at the Azteca Stadium. England knocked Mexico out of the tournament, and Henderson kept playing through it.…
Mané retires from Senegal after World Cup exit
Sadio Mané has retired from international football. Senegal's greatest ever player announced his decision after the World Cup exit, ending a national team career that defined an era.…
Slot in the frame for Netherlands as Ten Hag says no
The KNVB have a candidate, and it is a name you know. Arne Slot is being lined up for the Netherlands job following Liverpool's decision to part ways with him.…