WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Paquetá returns to Flamengo as Norway prepare for England
Lucas Paquetá returned to Flamengo's training center on Friday to continue rehab on his injury. He will not be ready for the Libertadores round of 16 clash against Cruzeiro.…
Spain face Belgium with Muñoz cleared for quarter-final
Your team plays Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final this Friday, kickoff 20:00 UK time. Win and it's France in the semis.…
Austria U19 women out after 1–0 semi-final loss to Germany
Austria's U19 women fell 1–0 to Germany in the European Championship semi-final in extra time, ending their tournament one step from the final. A 114th-minute goal from substitute Felicia Sträßer settled a tight contest after Maj Schneider's earlier strike was ruled out for offside.…
Ryan Mendes told squad news is false, Cabral says
Your captain has spoken directly to his teammates. Left-back Sidny Cabral told reporters that Ryan Mendes addressed the group about the rape investigation reported in the media.…
Spain lead Belgium as France await semi-final opponent
Spain 1–0 Belgium at half-time in Inglewood. The winner faces France in the World Cup semi-final.…
France knock Morocco out as Hakimi faces the fallout
France ended your World Cup. 2–0 in Boston on Thursday, and the scoreline did not lie.…
Rice and Guehi injury doubts hang over England's Norway quarter-final
England go into Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway with two key defenders racing to be fit. Declan Rice missed training on Wednesday and is on a personalised programme.…
England's defence in trouble as Guehi and Rice face fitness races
Marc Guehi is a serious doubt for Saturday's quarter-final. A hamstring strain, reported Friday, could keep England's starting centre-back out against Norway.…
Belgium vs Spain quarterfinal: De Bruyne starts, France await the winner
It is the match this team has been building toward. Belgium face Spain in the World Cup quarterfinal tonight, kickoff at 21:00 CET, with France already waiting in the semifinal.…
Switzerland face Argentina and Messi in World Cup quarterfinal
Your quarterfinal is set. Switzerland face Argentina on Saturday night into Sunday 12 July in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.…
Hull City ready to bid for Sweden's Elliot Stroud
Elliot Stroud could be Premier League-bound this summer. Hull City are preparing a bid for the Swedish national team midfielder, with the approach expected soon.…
France beat Morocco 2–0 to reach World Cup semi-final
France are through to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Morocco 2–0 in the quarter-final on Thursday. Kylian Mbappé, who knocked Paraguay out with a penalty in the last 16, is on the march again.…
France reach third straight semi-final, Spain face Belgium tonight
France are the fifth nation ever to reach three consecutive World Cup semi-finals, and the first to do it at this tournament. They join West Germany (twice), Brazil, Netherlands, and Italy in the record books.…
Switzerland await Argentina in the quarterfinal Saturday
Argentina face Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinal Saturday, July 11. Scaloni's probable XI: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, and Julián Álvarez.…
Campaz asks fans to stop threats after Colombia exit
Colombia are out of the World Cup, and Jaminton Campaz is paying a heavy price. The Rosario Central forward missed a key shot in extra time against Switzerland, and the fallout has turned ugly.…
Germany U19 women reach final as Neuer camp tensions denied
Germany U19 women are into the European Championship final. They beat Austria 1–0 in the semi-final, and it took extra time to do it.…
Salah breaks silence and Egypt gets a champion's welcome
Mohamed Salah has broken his silence. Three days after Egypt's gut-wrenching 3–2 exit to Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16, your captain finally spoke, and he did not hide from the pain.…
Pochettino decision looms as USMNT enters 2030 cycle
Mauricio Pochettino's future is unsettled. U.S.…
Jorge Jesus appointed Portugal manager, Ronaldo future in focus
Jorge Jesus is the new Portugal national team coach. The former Benfica and Flamengo boss replaces Roberto Martinez, who stepped down immediately after the World Cup round of 16 exit to Spain.…
Klopp called a 'perfect fit' as Germany look to rebuild
Jürgen Klopp has been told he would be "a perfect fit" as the next Germany manager. The former Liverpool boss is "more than recharged and ready" after his Anfield exit.…
Guéhi a doubt as Mexico exit leaves Mora's future in the spotlight
Marc Guéhi is struggling with a thigh injury ahead of England's last-eight meeting with Norway on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel may have to reshape his backline.…
Mbappé fires France past Morocco into World Cup semis
France are through to the World Cup semi-finals. A 2–0 win over Morocco on Thursday, and Kylian Mbappé scored the goal that broke it open.…
Ten Hag rules himself out as Netherlands coach search begins
Erik ten Hag is not available. The former Manchester United manager ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Netherlands head coach position, plain and simple: "I am not available".…
US journalist calls Bosnia and Herzegovina two countries on air
A US journalist covering the World Cup made an embarrassing slip on air, telling viewers that the American team had faced "two small countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina". Bosnia is, of course, one nation, two regions sharing a single flag and one national team, the one your side put on the pitch in their first-ever knockout-stage appearance.…