Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup - AP News

Pulisic ends scoring drought, has goal and assist as Americans beat Senegal 3-2 in World Cup warmup  AP News

Who should be your World Cup second team?

The World Cup is almost here and you will no doubt have mapped out your team's potential route to the final, but if they exit early who should be your second team to follow at the tournament?

Argentine football boss battles Milei ahead of World Cup

President and former union official Chiqui Tapia are at loggerheads as national team prepares to defend its title

Communism, Nasa and a place for Pelé: how Brazil prepared for the 1970 World Cup

In this extract from their forthcoming book on South America and the World Cup, Mark Biram and Tim Vickery describe la Seleçao’s strange buildup to the classic tournament In January 1969, João Saldanha was appointed as Brazil’s coach. Saldanha was barely a coach – he had had a brief spell in charge of Botafogo more than a decade earlier. He was an immensely popular football journalist, who with typewriter or microphone had the fluent gift of communication, talking about the game in language t...

By Mark Biram and Tim Vickery

Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?

Red cards for covering mouths, corner kicks for time wasting and broadened use of VAR technology will be implemented.

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success - The Globe and Mail

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success  The Globe and Mail

Breaking: Two new faces named as Socceroos reveal World Cup squad

Recently realigned Cristian Volpato and Japan-born Tete Yengi are in line for potential national debuts after being named in Australia's squad for this year's World Cup.

World Cup soccer fans face sky-high prices. We gamed out how much it would cost to follow your team to the final.

An Argentina fan holds a replica of the World Cup trophy in the stands during the 2022 final. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face the highest costs in the tournament's history. Business Insider crunched the numbers to figure out how much it would cost to actually attend the event. Following one of the tournament's favorites, Argentina, all the way to the final would cost over $30,000. You've probably heard by now that this year's World ...

The five things teams must master to win World Cup 2026

Historically winners must choose an ideology or ‘tournament ball’, while Miguel Delaney highlights how injuries and fatigue, set-pieces, star quality and the heat will also play decisive parts in this summer’s tournament

By Miguel Delaney

Why Brands Need Creators To Win The 2026 World Cup - Forbes

Why Brands Need Creators To Win The 2026 World Cup  Forbes

Five Bayern players lead Germany to World Cup warm-up win

Germany beat Finland 4-0 on Sunday night in their penultimate warm-up match before the World Cup, with five Bayern players involved. Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlović and Jamal Musi...

Ochoa set for sixth World Cup as Mexico name squad - The Straits Times

Ochoa set for sixth World Cup as Mexico name squad  The Straits Times

Defender Cho Yu-min ruled out of World Cup with foot injury

Defender Cho Yu-min was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday due to a foot injury suffered during a friendly match the previous day. The Korea Football Association announced Cho will miss the tournament due to a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. "He will be out for eight weeks, and we decided he won't be able to play in the World Cup," a national team official told reporters Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Taegeuk Warriors have been training since mid-May ahead

By The Korea Herald

Japan wins World Cup sendoff as coach Hajime Moriyasu says goal is to win title

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu stated directly that Japan's goal was to win the World Cup.

The Socceroos have revealed their World Cup squad. Here are the key details

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has announced Australia's 26-player squad for the World Cup.

New rules at World Cup will enable VAR to punish fouls committed before ball is in play at set-pieces

By Ian Parker

Zee Entertainment to broadcast 2026 football world cup in India

Türkiye headline 7 European comebacks to football’s biggest stage

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will arrive with a wider field and a familiar sense of history being rewritten, as several European nations end long absences and step back into football’s...

Semenyo’s rise from rejection to World Cup spotlight - The Daily Star

Semenyo’s rise from rejection to World Cup spotlight  The Daily Star

World Cup blackout: Kenyan free-to-air TV stations yet to secure broadcast rights

Traditionally, KBC has shown live Fifa World Cup matches on free-to-air television.

FIFA to ban team talks during goalkeeper injury breaks at 2026 World Cup

FIFA announces new rules for the 2026 World Cup, banning team talks during goalkeeper injury breaks to prevent tactical timeouts. Learn more about the chan Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-to-ban-team-talks-during-goalkeeper-injury-breaks-at-2026-world-cup/

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Netherlands vs Algeria Preview & Betting Tips - 3/6/2026 - A Risky Bet Worth Considering in This World Cup Warm-Up Clash - The Daily Star Lebanon

Netherlands vs Algeria Preview & Betting Tips - 3/6/2026 - A Risky Bet Worth Considering in This World Cup Warm-Up Clash  The Daily Star Lebanon

2026 World Cup: Gov't cannot afford to spend US$11,000 per head to fly fans from Ghana - Graphic Online

2026 World Cup: Gov't cannot afford to spend US$11,000 per head to fly fans from Ghana  Graphic Online

Officials behind Weija spillway permits will be sacked – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that public officials who approved building permits within the Weija Dam spillway risk being dismissed from their posts, following growing concerns over encroachment in flood-prone areas.

By Ernest Arhinful

Tunisia World Cup talking points: Perfect in qualifying but Hannibal Mejbri and Co lack cutting edge - The National

Tunisia World Cup talking points: Perfect in qualifying but Hannibal Mejbri and Co lack cutting edge  The National

2026 World Cup / Changes are coming to the World Cup: new rules - Seneweb

2026 World Cup / Changes are coming to the World Cup: new rules  Seneweb

Scotland are back – but can they finally progress through World Cup group stage? - Yahoo Sports UK

Scotland are back – but can they finally progress through World Cup group stage?  Yahoo Sports UK

Transfermarkt ranks France most valuable before World Cup 2026 - UzDaily

Transfermarkt ranks France most valuable before World Cup 2026  UzDaily

Every City player confirmed to be going to the 2026 World Cup - mancity.com

Every City player confirmed to be going to the 2026 World Cup  mancity.com