WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Merino sends Portugal packing, Martinez and Ronaldo both out
Portugal 0–1 Spain in the World Cup last 16 and the fallout is brutal. Roberto Martinez has left his job as Portugal coach, confirmed by the Portuguese federation.…
Australia's women win T20 World Cup at Lord's
Australia are T20 world champions. The women's cricket team defeated England by seven wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's, a commanding performance that secured the trophy on English soil.…
Ancelotti stays on as Brazil's rebuild begins after Norway exit
Carlo Ancelotti is not going anywhere. Despite Brazil's World Cup elimination in the round of 16, the Italian will remain in charge through the 2030 cycle.…
Vozinha headlines World Cup free agent XI after Cape Verde's run
Your goalkeeper is now a free agent. Vozinha, who started for Cape Verde in the World Cup knockout stages, headlines the Guardian's free agent XI from the tournament.…
DR Congo basketball chases World Cup spot
DR Congo continue their push toward the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup, appearing alongside Senegal and Ivory Coast in the latest qualification pathway reports this week. The Congolese basketball program joins fellow African nations in the hunt for a spot at the global tournament, with qualifying campaigns now shaping the road ahead.…
Olise yellow card appeal rejected, semi-final suspension risk intact
Michael Olise is one booking away from missing a potential semi-final. FIFA dismissed France's appeal to rescind his yellow card, Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday.…
Norway beat Brazil to reach quarters, flu outbreak hits squad
Norway 1–0 Brazil in the Round of 16, and it still feels unreal. Erling Haaland scored the only goal as your team knocked out a five-time champion.…
Olise yellow card stands as Morocco prepare for France
Michael Olise will carry his yellow card into Thursday's quarter-final against your team. FIFA dismissed France's appeal to have it rescinded, Didier Deschamps confirmed Wednesday.…
Norway flu outbreak rocks World Cup quarter-final buildup
A flu-like virus is spreading through the Norway squad ahead of Wednesday's World Cup quarter-final against England, according to reports from the Norwegian camp. Details are thin, but the timing could hardly be worse for a side already facing the tournament favourites.…
Vanaken and Lukaku fire Belgium past USA, Spain await Friday
Quarter-final. Your team is through.…
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties, Argentina await in the quarter-finals
Your team is in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver on Tuesday, and the 72-year wait is over.…
Jorge Jesus already Portugal boss as Martinez exit confirmed
Roberto Martinez confirmed after the round of 16 defeat to Spain that it was his last game in charge. The FPF made it official, Portugal are without a manager.…
Cherki fires warning as Paraguay's World Cup exit gets uglier
France beat Paraguay in the World Cup last 16 and Rayan Cherki had a message for anyone who doubted them. "To anyone who wants to go to war with us, this is what you should expect," Cherki said after the match.…
Colombia crash out on penalties as Switzerland reach first quarter-final in 72 years
Your World Cup is over. Colombia 0–0 Switzerland, and Switzerland won the penalty shootout 4–3 to advance to the quarter-finals.…
Argentina fight back, Onana out, France go green for Morocco
France will wear their "Statue de la Liberté" green away kit when they face Morocco on Thursday. It is a nod to the history between the two nations and one of the more striking kit choices of the tournament.…
Moyes a long-term Scotland target, but stopgap needed first
David Moyes remains the long-term target for the Scotland job, but the timing is not right. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that the 63-year-old is more likely to arrive after "the next four or five-year cycle" rather than stepping in now to succeed Steve Clarke.…
Argentina claw back from 2–0 to sink Egypt and face Switzerland
Two-nil down. Season over.…
McKennie and Tillman shine in ratings as Pulisic falters
Weston McKennie and Malik Tillman were the bright spots. Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest were not.…
Egypt exit World Cup in fury after Argentina comeback
Your team had them. Mostafa Zico and Mohamed Salah put Egypt 2–0 up against the world champions on Tuesday, and a quarter-final against Uruguay was 13 minutes away.…
Klopp deal closed, U19s in semi-final action Wednesday
Christian Wörns has your U19s one step from the final. Germany play Ukraine on Wednesday in the European Championship semi-final, live on free TV.…
Endrick goalless as Brazil exit, Haiti's group tie gains weight
Brazil are out of the World Cup, and Haiti were part of that group. Norway dumped the Seleção 0–0 after extra time, Erling Haaland scoring the winner in a cagey Round of 16 tie.…
Portugal out as Merino strikes late and Ronaldo's World Cup ends
Spain 1–0 Portugal. A 93rd-minute header from Mikel Merino ended your World Cup in the round of 16.…
Klopp top target as Germany rebuild after World Cup exit
The DFB want Jürgen Klopp. Reports on Wednesday name him as the leading candidate to take over as Germany head coach.…
Mexico out of World Cup, Mora wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal
Your World Cup is over. Mexico fell 2–3 to England in the round of 16 on Saturday, undone after a perfect group stage where you took all nine points and topped Group A.…