WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Mendy demands federation face reality after Senegal's World Cup exit
Edouard Mendy has called out the Senegalese Football Federation in public, a week after the round of 32 exit to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. "Have the courage to face reality," the goalkeeper said, describing the elimination as a failure.…
Debast out of Belgium quarter-final as de la Fuente demands more from Yamal
Belgium will face you without Zeno Debast. Sporting Lisbon have blocked the centre-back from playing in the World Cup quarter-final Friday evening.…
Rangnick questions Austria's future after Spain exit
Ralf Rangnick did not mince words after Austria's World Cup exit. A round of 32 defeat to Spain, and the manager questioned everything, the pressing identity, the talent pipeline, the future.…
Valverde owns the failure as Uruguay's World Cup silence begins
The plane landed in Montevideo and the silence said everything. Uruguay are out of the 2026 World Cup at the group stage, and your captain is not hiding from it.…
Cape Verde out after extra-time heartbreak against Argentina
Cape Verde are out of the 2026 World Cup. Argentina needed extra time to break through, scoring in the 111th minute to end your team's campaign in the round of 32.…
Brazil face a law that could ban foreign-based players from the Seleção
A bill being pushed in Brazil would bar any player at a foreign club from being called up to the national team. If it passes, Vinícius Júnior, Bruno Guimarães, and virtually the entire current squad become ineligible.…
Mbappé fires France past Morocco and into the World Cup semis
Your team are through. France beat Morocco 2–0 in the World Cup quarter-finals Thursday, and it never looked in doubt.…
Norway face England with Guéhi a doubt for the quarter-final
Saturday is the biggest match in Norwegian football history. Norway face England in the World Cup quarter-final, the first time your team has ever reached this stage.…
Morocco out of the World Cup as Ouahbi fumes over uncalled handball
Your World Cup is over. France beat Morocco 2–0 in the quarterfinal on Thursday, and coach Mohamed Ouahbi is furious about what happened before the opening goal.…
Quansah banned, Guehi a doubt as England head into Norway quarter-final
Your quarter-final is set. England face Norway on Saturday for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.…
Lukaku channels Brazil 2018 vibes ahead of Spain quarter-final
Romelu Lukaku is not talking about going home. "Why would we think about going home?" he said ahead of the Spain quarter-final.…
Manzambi a major doubt for Argentina quarterfinal
Johan Manzambi trained separately Friday and is a serious doubt for Saturday's quarterfinal against Argentina. The 21-year-old has been your team's breakout star this tournament, but a knee issue is threatening his involvement.…
Jorge Jesus named Portugal manager as Ronaldo debate heats up
Jorge Jesus is the new Portugal manager. The former Benfica and Flamengo coach steps in after Roberto Martinez announced his departure immediately following the Spain elimination.…
Mbappé effigy burned in Paraguay after World Cup controversy
Paraguay fans burned an effigy of Kylian Mbappé during the traditional San Juan festival, following the World Cup round of 16 clash with France. The incident comes after Senator Celeste Amarilla directed racist remarks at Mbappé, calling him a "colonised Cameroonian," and Mbappé fired back calling her a "despicable woman." The Paraguayan government and foreign ministry distanced themselves from Amarilla's comments, while the French Football Federation announced criminal charges.…
Colombia out as Kobel wall sends Switzerland through
It is over. Switzerland beat Colombia in the round of 16 to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.…
Belgium flatten USA 4–1, Quansah suspended for England
Belgium 4–1 USA. The co-hosts are out.…
Messi and Argentina face Switzerland with a semi-final spot at stake
Your team faces Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The supercomputer gives Argentina a clear edge, third favorites to lift the trophy.…
Pulisic fractures leg as USA turn to Cherundolo and Olympic rebuild
Christian Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture of his tibia and fibula during the 4–1 defeat to Belgium on Monday, U.S. Soccer confirmed.…
Collina shuts door on Egypt's Letexier complaint
Your federation's formal protest is going nowhere fast. The FIFA Referees Committee has reviewed Egypt's complaint against François Letexier and found nothing wrong.…
Klopp a perfect fit for Germany as Spain face Belgium
Jürgen Klopp has recharged and is ready. That is the word from sources close to the former Liverpool manager, who has been told directly he would be "a perfect fit" for the Germany national team job.…
Mexico bow out fighting against England as Mora finishes school
Your team went out fighting. England 3–2 Mexico in the round of 16 on Thursday, and the scoreline flatters nobody.…
Ten Hag out, Slot the name Oranje cannot ignore
Erik ten Hag has ruled himself out. The FC Twente director told the KNVB he is "not available" to replace Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach.…
Olmo declares Spain contenders ahead of Belgium quarter-final
Your team faces Belgium in the World Cup quarter-final Friday. Spain arrive as clear favourites after knocking out Portugal 1–0 in the Round of 16 on a Mikel Merino goal deep in added time.…
Neymar says goodbye after Norway knock Brazil out
It was over in the Round of 16. Norway 2–1 Brazil, and Erling Haaland scored both.…