WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Ancelotti backed for 2030 after Brazil's earliest World Cup exit since 1990
The elimination is barely 24 hours old and the CBF is already backing Carlo Ancelotti. Rodrigo Caetano made it public on Monday: "It is now up to us to emphasise the need for a cycle that proceeds normally, with a little more calmness; continuing our work with the coach through the 2030 World Cup while making the necessary adjustments".…
Mabil calls Hanson's monoculture claim "bullshit"
Socceroo Awer Mabil has called Pauline Hanson's claim that the national team embodies a monocultural Australia "bullshit," speaking as the squad returns home from their World Cup campaign. "We know what we represent," Mabil said, pushing back against the One Nation leader's comments that the Socceroos reflected her vision of Australia.…
Rafael Leao open to Saudi Pro League move
Rafael Leao is open to a Saudi move if his European options do not materialise this summer. Jorge Mendes has let it be known that the AC Milan forward would consider the Saudi Pro League should Barcelona or Tottenham fail to put a concrete offer on the table.…
Vozinha targetted in Spain after Cape Verde's World Cup exit
Your goalkeeper is attracting interest from Spain after his World Cup performances. No club is named yet, but the market is moving.…
Haaland brace dumps Brazil out, Norway face England in quarter-final
Your team did it. Norway 2–1 Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday, and Erling Haaland scored both goals.…
Mbappé fires France past Paraguay as racist backlash erupts
France are into the World Cup quarter-finals after a 1–0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday. That is the headline.…
Henderson out with wrist surgery as England face Norway quarter-final
England face Norway in the World Cup quarter-final after a wild 3–2 win over Mexico in the last 16. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Harry Kane all scored in a match that had everything, including a bizarre indirect free-kick awarded after Mexico botched the restart following England's third goal.…
Balogun cleared to face Belgium after Trump–Infantino call
Belgium face the USA in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday at 02:00 CEST. The match in Seattle took a sharp turn Monday when FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, clearing the American striker to play after a phone call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.…
Switzerland face Colombia with a quarter-final on the line
Your team faces Colombia in the World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday night, with a quarter-final spot on the line. Switzerland topped Group B with seven points, beat Algeria 2–0 in the Round of 32, and Murat Yakin has the squad firing.…
Sweden face Slovenia with World Cup qualification at stake
Sweden face Slovenia in a World Cup qualifier that could shape their path to the 2026 tournament. The match arrives with Sweden's knockout hopes under real scrutiny after a group-stage campaign that forced them through as a third-placed side.…
Samuel Portugal and Veron report back to Porto
Samuel Portugal and Veron are due back at FC Porto. The goalkeeper and the Brazilian winger report to Olival on Tuesday, with medical exams scheduled to clear their return after loan spells elsewhere.…
Paraguay eliminated by France, senator attacks Mbappé
Paraguay are out. France won 1–0 in the Round of 16 on Saturday and your World Cup ends here.…
Switzerland await in the World Cup quarter-final
Your team is one match from the World Cup semi-finals. Colombia face Switzerland on Tuesday night in the last eight, and the path is clearer than it looked a week ago.…
Balogun cleared for Belgium clash as Brazil crash out
Folarin Balogun is available. FIFA have suspended his red-card ban pending appeal, and the USA striker can play the round of 16 match against Belgium on Tuesday.…
Messi vs Salah in round of 32, Golden Boot lead, Arsenal chase Aranda
Argentina face Egypt in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, and the matchup writes itself: Lionel Messi against Mohamed Salah. One superstar goes home.…
Balogun cleared for Belgium after Trump's call to FIFA
Folarin Balogun will face Belgium on Monday after his red-card ban was overturned, and President Donald Trump confirmed he personally asked FIFA to review it. The sequence is wild: a straight red in the group stage, a suspension that looked certain, then a phone call from the White House to Gianni Infantino.…
Salah vs. Messi in Atlanta after Egypt survive penalties
Egypt beat Australia 4–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, setting up a round of 16 clash with Argentina on Tuesday. Your team is through to the knockout stages for the first time, and the reward is a date with the defending champions.…
Hellmann draws loyalty line at Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt CEO Axel Hellmann has laid down a hard line ahead of the new season, warning that "lack of loyalty is poison for shared success" in an interview with the FAZ. Hellmann and sporting director Markus Krösche are aligning on squad planning, with the club also set to introduce stricter policies targeting problem fans.…
Portugal vs Spain round of 16, Ronaldo fires back
This is the one. Portugal face Spain in the World Cup round of 16 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.…
Klopp confirms he is ready to take the Germany job
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is ready to take the Germany job. "Julian has stepped down and they are working on a succession plan and have approached me," Klopp said.…
Mexico out after 3–2 classic, Aguirre steps down
This one stings. Mexico 2–3 England in the round of 16 at the Azteca, and your World Cup is over.…
Renard leaves Tunisia after 18 days
Hervé Renard's Tunisia tenure is over after just 18 days. "My journey comes to an end," Renard wrote on his Instagram story on Saturday, thanking the FTF for the World Cup opportunity and calling it "an honour to wear Tunisia's colours".…
Portugal beat Greece 71–56 in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Portugal's basketball team beat Greece 71–56 in Athens to advance in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The win keeps them on track for Qatar 2027, the next World Cup on home soil.…
Balogun ban suspended a year after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32, and FIFA has now suspended his one-game ban for an entire year. The timing means the U.S.…