Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Fifa’s $13bn World Cup cash machine sparks scrutiny of its finances

Football’s governing body expects to earn record revenues from expanded tournament but critics question how money is spent

Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet

Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

By Rachel Chason

Declan Rice named as England vice-captain by Tuchel for World Cup bid

Bellingham wore armband in second half v New Zealand Tuchel unsure if Arsenal quartet play against Costa Rica Declan Rice has been named England’s vice-captain by Thomas Tuchel, who has played down the significance of Jude Bellingham wearing the armband during the second half of the 1-0 victory against New Zealand. Although Bellingham captained the side after coming off the bench in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up in Tampa, Tuchel said that was simply because the midfielder was the player on t...

By Jacob Steinberg in Tampa

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.

Sideline Reporter Eleonora Incardona putting finishing touches on beach vacation before covering the World Cup

Italian sideline reporter Eleonora Incardona confirms she's heading back to America for the FIFA World Cup despite Italy missing the tournament.

Fans had jokes after Spain's World Cup team arrived in Chattanooga

A world-class squad is staying at the most unexpected city for the World Cup.

Croatia head to World Cup on high after late 2-1 win over Slovenia

AI World Cup predictions: the machines love France

Four days to the World Cup: Meet four nations making their FIFA World Cup debut

At the last World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the host nation was the only debutant. Four years later, the expanded format has opened the door for four countries to make their first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage. The post Four days to the World Cup: Meet four nations making their FIFA World Cup debut appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

2026 World Cup: What gets a player suspended? Yellow and Red card rules explained

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser. The post 2026 World Cup: What gets a player suspended? Yellow and Red card rules explained appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Qatar World Cup 2026 team guide

The plan The 2022 hosts’ preparations for the tournament were disrupted as the US-Iran war caused the cancellation of valuable friendlies against Serbia and champions Argentina in March. The coach, Julen Lopetegui, had wanted as many minutes as possible with his players, having only been appointed in May 2025. Worryingly, they had won only one […]

By Victor Atsu Tamakloe

Full List of Nigerians Playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - GistReel

Full List of Nigerians Playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup  GistReel

Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Brim with Europe’s stars, the Elephants eye a surprise - Sportstar

Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Brim with Europe’s stars, the Elephants eye a surprise  Sportstar