'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

World Cup ticket prices are a red card for fans

Will Fifa have empty stadiums?

2026 World Cup: DR Congo team cleared to enter US after quarantine, hopes for strong tournament showing

After weeks of uncertainty caused by an Ebola outbreak, Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad was cleared to enter the United States ahead of its first appearance at the tournament in more than 50 years.

The Joy of Six: forgotten World Cup goals

From Ogris’s Florentine charge to Quagliarella’s Ellis Park chip, half a dozen World Cup classics that deserve to be better remembered The first six or seven World Cups certainly are not without their charms, but they are noticeably light on the kind of viscerally spectacular goals that we take for granted in the modern game. Hardly surprising when you contemplate what teams of the era had to endure: quagmire-like pitches, boots comprising 50% leather and 50% landfill, and balls so heavy that...

By Jonathan O'Brien

Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't nearly enough

The DRC has improved testing capacity for Ebola, with two facilities operating in or near the epicenter. But this still may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding disease.

By Jonathan Lambert

Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer

Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.

DR Congo coach Desabre hopes World Cup return can lift spirits

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following a quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim to bring relief to supporters back home.

By FRANCE 24

Why World Cup stage will see Luis Diaz claim Lionel Messi’s crown of South America’s best player

Having found a new level since signing for Bayern from Liverpool, the Colombia star might be one of the World Cup’s biggest stars

By Alan Smith

🗞️ Between the World Cup and Bernardo Silva, Friday's front pages

A detailed analysis of the front pages reveals a fascinating split in coverage on this Friday, June 12, 2026. While the Barcelona-based press bursts with color in celebration of the start of the World...

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Ready Reckoner: Everything you need to know

England and Wales are set to host the 10th ICC Women's T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 5, featuring a record 12 teams. Defending champions New Zealand and six-time winners Australia are among the strong contenders. This expanded tournament boasts a record prize pool, promising intense competition across seven venues.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Arsenal’s Champions League miss – start of a Brazilian backline World Cup bond

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Cricket Tournament Online

Watch women's cricket live — the tournament starts on Friday, June 12.

By Rudie Obias

Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off

Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.

South Korea rallies past Czech Republic to open World Cup campaign

The South Koreans joined Mexico with three points at the top of the Group A standings.

World Cup memories: ‘I remember the ear-splitting cheer when Packie Bonner went completely horizontal’

Italia ‘90 or Korea-Japan 2002? Our famous faces recall their favourite memories from World Cups gone by... even the ones without Ireland

By Kirsty Blake Knox,John Meagher

Belgium keeper Courtois thinking about retiring from national team after World Cup

World Cup: Study declares Algeria’s coach most attractive as New Zealand’s trails

The highest-ranked black coach is Ivory Coast’s Emerse Fae.

Tigresses still chasing World Cup relevance - The Daily Star

Tigresses still chasing World Cup relevance  The Daily Star

Bypassing the CNTE, defending the USMCA and promoting the Social World Cup: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

It was a unique and memorable mañanera, taking place just a few hours before the opening ceremonies of the World Cup that would be happening just 15 kilometers away. The post Bypassing the CNTE, defending the USMCA and promoting the Social World Cup: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between ​Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.

By Abubakar Ibrahim