Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.

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.

Cops and FBI race to protect World Cup from drones as Homeland Security boss admits ‘everybody’s a little behind’

Officials hastily moving to secure global tournament after government shutdown and supply chain issues slowed anti-drone preparations

By Josh Marcus

Man United’s Altay Bayindir outlines lofty World Cup ambitions for Turkey

Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has highlighted his ambitious World Cup goal for Turkey ahead of the start of the tournament.Maiden World CupWith the World Cup set to kick off this week, t...

World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off

How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

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

Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly

Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday. The post Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Turkey World Cup 2026 team guide

The plan The last time Turkey made it to the World Cup, the likes of Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz were not even born. After a 24-year hiatus the Crescent Stars ended their World Cup exile by navigating a tense playoff path, eliminating Romania and then Kosovo. The coach, Vincenzo Montella, has guided the national […]

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