Volpato makes Italy to Australia switch before World Cup

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One

A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.

By Adeel Hassan

Mexico hope a month of isolation can rekindle the magic of the 1986 World Cup

El Tri reached the quarter-finals the last time they hosted the tournament. They’re hoping old methods can revive the team after a disastrous outing in 2022 It was January 1986 and the temperature at the peak of La Malinche, one of Mexico’s tallest mountains, had plummeted to a bone-chilling cold. A group of soccer players training for that year’s World Cup ran through a dense fog to the summit 14,600ft above sea level gasping in the thin air. Their Serbian coach, Bora Milutinović, had pushed...

By Raúl Vilchis

World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool

France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.

Got a World Cup ticket? Canadian officials warn: 'It's not a ticket into the country'

In just a few short weeks, Canada expects several thousand fervent soccer fans will arrive at our border. But the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a warning for fans. A coveted ticket may get you into the soccer stadium, but you have to get into Canada first.

Canada players count down the clock until World Cup roster announcement - The Globe and Mail

Canada players count down the clock until World Cup roster announcement  The Globe and Mail

Mexico's Tijuana: From gateway to the American Dream to dead end

With Iran's national football team set to be based in Tijuana, Mexico, for the upcoming World Cup, our reporters Laurence Cuvillier and Matthieu Comin travelled to the Mexican city known for being one of the most dangerous in the world. Until recently, this border city with the United States was the main crossing point for Mexican migrants seeking the American Dream. But with US President Donald Trump's return to power, everything has changed. Tijuana has become a dead end.

By Laurence CUVILLIER

New Zealand ‘hero’ gains one million Instagram followers in two days ahead of World Cup

Defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely social media superstar thanks to an influencer from Argentina

By Steve McMorran

World Cup social media rising star Payne thanks fans for the support

Some two weeks before the start of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament already has a rising social media rising star: Tim Payne. It all started when Argentinian influencer Valen Scarsini decided to find the least famous footballer on social media among those going to the World Cup.

World Cup: Extreme heat ‘a very real risk’ for fans and players, says Irish researcher

Queen’s University Belfast climate scientist says high temperatures to be big issue despite mitigation measures

By Ronan McGreevy

World Cup drives up sales of counterfeit jerseys in Argentina - The Straits Times

World Cup drives up sales of counterfeit jerseys in Argentina  The Straits Times

One day of extreme heat tied to 3,400 excess deaths in India, nearly 30,000 over five days: Study

Temperatures have remained above 45 degrees Celsius in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana in recent days.

Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 squad: Messi leads in record 6th WC, but who’s in and out?

S. Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu to step down after 2026 World Cup - Yonhap News Agency

S. Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu to step down after 2026 World Cup  Yonhap News Agency

World Cup expansion sparks debate over football’s breaking point

A bigger World Cup than ever before, with more teams, more matches and more host nations, is raising a familiar question: where is the limit? The tournament, hosted by the United...

Will Marufa’s ‘secret plan’ give Bangladesh an edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup? - The Daily Star

Will Marufa’s ‘secret plan’ give Bangladesh an edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup?  The Daily Star

Messi’s final World Cup mission: Can Argentina defend the crown? - Dhaka Tribune

Messi’s final World Cup mission: Can Argentina defend the crown?  Dhaka Tribune

Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, says ambassador

Iran’s World Cup team faces training hurdles as they await US visas, impacting their preparation for the tournament. Read more about the visa delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-world-cup-team-still-waiting-for-us-visas-says-ambassador/

By Punch Newspapers

Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 - Buenos Aires Times

Argentina confirms 26-man squad for World Cup 2026  Buenos Aires Times

U.S., Mexico, Canada announce travel measures over Ebola risk as FIFA World Cup nears - the-star.co.ke

U.S., Mexico, Canada announce travel measures over Ebola risk as FIFA World Cup nears  the-star.co.ke

World Cup: ‘We don’t know if US will give players visas’ – Iran

"We haven't been able to train our team like they should," he said, because of the war in the Middle East that began February 28. The post World Cup: ‘We don’t know if US will give players visas’ – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Brazil star Neymar injured and unlikely to be fit for first game at World Cup - Jamaica Gleaner

Brazil star Neymar injured and unlikely to be fit for first game at World Cup  Jamaica Gleaner

Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Wenger salutes Serengeti Boys after historic World Cup qualification - thecitizen.co.tz

Wenger salutes Serengeti Boys after historic World Cup qualification  thecitizen.co.tz