Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after mental health struggle

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on overcoming mental health struggles, her response to fitness criticism and how a T20 World Cup win would "put things right".

Anger and suspicion as Ebola spreads through eastern DR Congo

Disinformation and mistrust have hampered efforts to contain third-worst outbreak of virus in history

Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 team guide

After finally getting his chance to manage his country, Sergej Barbarez has conjured the passion and energy that could make his team an interesting watch This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Sasa Ibrulj

Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf

Brazil's record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.

Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

By Miguel Delaney

"Indian team is up there with Australia": Sophia Dunkley highlights crucial preparation for T20 World Cup

India women's cricket team is set to face England in a T20I series, a rematch of their historic bilateral series win. This encounter serves as crucial preparation for both sides ahead of the T20 World Cup. England opener Sophia Dunkley views the series as an ideal test to fine-tune their squad and combinations for the upcoming global tournament.

2 suspected Ebola cases trigger airport surveillance, quarantine measures across nation

Following reports of suspected Ebola infections in Bengaluru and Gujarat, Indian health officials have intensified surveillance at airports and introduced stringent quarantine measures. A Ugandan woman has fortunately tested negative in Bengaluru, while a 37-year-old man in Gujarat is currently being watched closely after traveling from Africa and Bangladesh.

By ANUJA JAISWAL

Neymar calf scare turns Brazil's World Cup camp into waiting room - The Straits Times

Neymar calf scare turns Brazil's World Cup camp into waiting room  The Straits Times

Fiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup

Nagatomo has set a new Asian record by being picked for his fifth World Cup, surpassing players such as South Korea's Hong Myung-bo and Saudi Arabia's Sami al-Jaber.

Uganda Closes Border With Congo Amid Rising Ebola Cases

The measure, which goes against the guidance by the World Health Organization, underscores growing fears of contagion in East Africa from Bundibugyo, a rare type of the Ebola virus that is behind this outbreak

Emerging S. Korean forward brimming with confidence ahead of World Cup debut

Full of conviction in his skills as a goal-hunting striker for South Korea, Oh Hyeon-gyu can't wait to jump into his first FIFA World Cup action next month in Mexico and see what the hype is all about. South Korea will play all three of their Group A matches in Mexico, one of three co-host countries of this year's tournament, along with Canada and the United States. South Korea's second match will be against Mexico on June 18 in Guadalajara, where a partisan crowd is expected to be out in full f

By The Korea Herald

Will Australia follow the US and Canada on Ebola travel restrictions?

The Department of Health says it is "closely monitoring" the situation.

'Least known' World Cup player goes viral with help from Argentine influencer

Ebola on the rise: Why the latest outbreak should concern all of us

Twelve years after the horrors of Sierra Leone’s Ebola epidemic, humanitarian workers fear the world is once again underestimating a fast-moving and deadly virus.

World Cup 2026 Group B guide: Qatar eye progress as hosts Canada chase history - The National

World Cup 2026 Group B guide: Qatar eye progress as hosts Canada chase history  The National

RedNote secures 2026 FIFA World Cup streaming rights - China Daily - Global Edition

RedNote secures 2026 FIFA World Cup streaming rights  China Daily - Global Edition

From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo - The Daily Star

From refugees to World Cup for exciting Australian duo  The Daily Star

Ballon d’Or 2026: 10 players who could boost their chances at World Cup

The FIFA World Cup remains the single biggest stage in football, and it often plays a decisive role in shaping the Ballon d’Or race. The post Ballon d’Or 2026: 10 players who could boost their chances at World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practises as World Cup prices soar - Jamaica Gleaner

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practises as World Cup prices soar  Jamaica Gleaner

Uganda closes border with DRC over escalating cases of Ebola - Daily Monitor

Uganda closes border with DRC over escalating cases of Ebola  Daily Monitor

FIFA ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing

FIFA must answer questions after allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Ebola is no longer solely a DR Congo problem; it’s EAC’s fight - thecitizen.co.tz

Ebola is no longer solely a DR Congo problem; it’s EAC’s fight  thecitizen.co.tz

2026 World Cup: Eight Lions begin preparations in Diamniadio - Seneweb

2026 World Cup: Eight Lions begin preparations in Diamniadio  Seneweb

Ebola Virus Declared Public Health Emergency in Africa - Ratopati

Ebola Virus Declared Public Health Emergency in Africa  Ratopati

From Toccoa to the Turf: Two Brothers at Local McDonald’s set to represent North Georgia at the FIFA World Cup - WNEG Radio

From Toccoa to the Turf: Two Brothers at Local McDonald’s set to represent North Georgia at the FIFA World Cup  WNEG Radio