World Cup: Every squad as they are announced

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Who can best stand the heat will sort the winners from losers at the World Cup

In today’s newsletter, how quick starts, keeping the ball and banking on the bench will help the finalists beat the high temperatures and humidity Graeme Souness is one of the toughest footballers of all time, a midfield titan for Liverpool and Scotland in the 1970s and 1980s. He was occasionally outwitted by subtler players such as the Brazilian genius Zico, but no opponent ever got the better of him physically. No human opponent, anyway. During the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Souness lost a s...

By Rob Smyth

What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?

Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.

Canada's head coach loads up on defender invites to FIFA World Cup camp as Alfonso Davies's injury status uncertain

Head coach Jesse Marsch has called 32 players to Canada’s last World Cup training camp this week in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the final roster announcement on Friday.

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

By FRANCE 24

Defender Saud Abdulhamid has passport stolen before World Cup travel as Saudis head to US

The unfortunate event occurred while Abdulhamid was in Amsterdam with his family for his wedding ceremony

By Ashraf Hamed Atta

2026 World Cup: Picking winners, runners-up for all 12 groups

Need help making your picks for our World Cup Pick 'em game? Paul Carr gives his selections for every group.

By Paul Carr

After Kohli spat, Head’s wife reveals online abuse: 'Feels like a repeat of World Cup'

Australian cricketer Travis Head and wife Jessica faced online abuse from some Indian fans after Head’s on-field spat and alleged handshake snub involving Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match. Jessica said friends and family were also targeted. The incident followed SRH’s win over RCB and reignited concerns about toxic social media behaviour in cricket.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Lionel Messi latest high-profile injury concern before 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad - The Straits Times

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad  The Straits Times

Spain announce World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for first time since 1950

By Fernando Kallas

Football: Japan kick off training camp ahead of 8th straight World Cup - 毎日新聞

Football: Japan kick off training camp ahead of 8th straight World Cup  毎日新聞

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad

AMC looks to leverage the World Cup into a deeper push into live sporting events

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup - Daily Maverick

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup  Daily Maverick

Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE - The National

Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE  The National

Iran says FIFA guarantees World Cup visas despite tensions

Iran’s sports minister said FIFA has assured Tehran that the national football team will receive visas to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite ongoing reg...

Spain include injured Yamal in World Cup squad

Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad features Lamine Yamal despite injury, alongside Mikel Merino. Coach De la Fuente explains selections for the Spain World Cup t Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-include-injured-yamal-in-world-cup-squad/

By Punch Newspapers

'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup - Buenos Aires Times

'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup  Buenos Aires Times

Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. The post Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup

Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting a substitution during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on Sunday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Canada welcomes the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026

As one of only four countries to have hosted both the Women’s and Men’s FIFA World Cup, Canada brings experience, institutional strength, and a steadfast commitment to inclusive and responsible… (The post Canada welcomes the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Doha News Team

Canada Welcomes the World: The FIFA World Cup 2026

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. World Football Day at the United Nations on May 25 underscores a compelling reality: the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stands as a powerful testament to what countries can achieve through sustained international cooperation. Canada, the United States, and Mexico will each host matches while jointly delivering the largest and most ambitious World Cup in history—an… The post Canada Welcomes the World: The FIFA World Cup...

By Fatima Kemelova

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Al Arabiya English

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026  Al Arabiya English