Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.

By Tariq Panja

Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals

Public Investment Fund focuses on domestic investments ahead of country hosting 2034 World Cup

Heatstroke, sports washing and VAR psychology: the science of the World Cup – podcast

It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament. It’s likely to be one of the hottest ever World Cups, and scientists have written to Fifa asking it to reconsider its heat mitigations for players and referees. Dr Oliver Gibson of Brunel University outlines their concerns. Also on the agenda is the huge fossil-fuel impact of the tournament, and the effect of VAR on the psychology ...

By Presented and produced by Madeleine Finlay, with Ian Sample; sound design by Ross Burns; executive producer Ellie Bury

Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup

Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.

Spain's Wonderkid Lamine Yamal Eyes World Cup Glory Despite Injury Fears

The 2026 World Cup was supposed to be another waypoint on Lamine Yamal's path to becoming a superstar, but there is the threat that an injury could deprive the tournament of one of its biggest names.

B.C. charity scraps World Cup ticket raffle after letter from FIFA lawyers

A B.C. non-profit that supports people with spinal injuries was forced to cancel a raffle for a pair of World Cup tickets after receiving a nine-page letter from FIFA's lawyers, accusing it of trademark infringement and ticket rule violations.

North American transit chiefs braced for ultimate World Cup challenge after backlash over spiraling costs

The World Cup is now just over a week away

By Frank Pingue and Ed White

South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up

South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week.Lee Dong-gyeong scored 10 minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah to give South Korea their second straight friendly win following a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago last week.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album Released: Full 18-Track Lineup Revealed

FIFA has unveiled the 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, the largest music project ever linked to the tournament. Featuring global stars such as LISA, Shakira, Future, Tyla, The Rolling Stones and Burna Boy, the album aims to unite fans through music and football. Several songs are already available, while many artists will perform during Countdown Concerts and opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The project also forms part of FIFA’s wider entertainment s...

By PRANTIK PRABAL ROY

Four quarters, 624 minutes of break: Why football won’t be a game of two halves at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Mihir Vasavda

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadiums - The Daily Star

World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadiums  The Daily Star

Goldman Sachs thinks Mexico has less than a 1% chance of winning this World Cup

The financial giant gives Mexico just a 0.8% chance of winning it all, but is even more negative about the chances of the other two hosts, putting the U.S. at 0.5% and Canada at 0.3%. The post Goldman Sachs thinks Mexico has less than a 1% chance of winning this World Cup appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Record 38 players from Dutch clubs set for expanded World Cup

A record number of players from Dutch clubs will feature at the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

By 89269

Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly

Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America. The post Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

How to buy Tunisia vs Japan tickets: World Cup ticket prices, Estadio BBVA information & more - Goal.com

How to buy Tunisia vs Japan tickets: World Cup ticket prices, Estadio BBVA information & more  Goal.com

How many Premier League players are going to the 2026 World Cup? - Sports Mole

How many Premier League players are going to the 2026 World Cup?  Sports Mole

Messi, Mbappe and Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares - Ahram Online

Messi, Mbappe and Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares  Ahram Online