Mexico hit 5 past Serbia as Spain manage fitness in Iraq draw
Spain draw 1-1 with Iraq in A Coruña. Ferran Torres scores, Merchas Doski levels. De la Fuente rests 10 over fitness before Peru friendly and Group H games with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at World Cup.
Iran beat Mali 2-0, fly to Tijuana, but US visas for group games vs New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt remain unresolved. FFIRI warn of ‘other decisions’ if entries are denied.
FIFA voids around 60 free 2026 tickets issued by website error, asks buyers to pay full price. Surge pricing, resale platform and high costs draw scrutiny amid NY and NJ investigation.
Documentary ‘Butcher: Invisible Wounds’ sees England World Cup icon Terry Butcher discuss son Chris’s death and PTSD ahead of 2026 tournament.
Photographer David Yarrow explains the viral Viking-themed Norway send-off led by Erling Haaland, shot to inspire the squad at their Greensboro base and raise funds for Norwegian charities.
Japan switch Monterrey training pitches twice due to poor surfaces after bad weather. Moriyasu’s side move to Nashville base next, with Group F games vs Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia starting 14 June.
Download and print a World Cup 2026 wallchart to track all 48 teams and fixtures across USA, Mexico and Canada.
Sweden announce 2026 World Cup squad and Group F fixtures vs Tunisia, Netherlands, Japan. Gyökeres spearheads Potter’s side after play-off heroics. Full list and BST kick-off times included.
Cape Verde debut at the World Cup in Group H vs Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia. Bubista’s settled, Creole-speaking squad lean on Ryan Mendes and striker Dailon Livramento; diaspora fans set to pack stands.
Uzbekistan debut at World Cup under Fabio Cannavaro, opening vs Colombia then Portugal and DR Congo. Youth success fuels rise; defence praised as fans hail ‘historic achievement’.
Koeman names Netherlands’ 2026 World Cup squad and Group F schedule vs Japan, Sweden, Tunisia. Dutch qualified unbeaten; Xavi Simons out injured. Full squad and BST kick-off times listed.
Man City’s Rayan Cherki hailed by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak after stellar season. The France attacker scored vs Ivory Coast and is tipped to impact the World Cup.
Barcelona prefer move for Julián Álvarez, while PSG cool. Atletico resist selling to a rival. Clubs hope World Cup pause eases talks after the tournament.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao heads to 2026 with club future unclear. He seeks ‘a new challenge’ as Galatasaray table a €10m-a-year offer, with Milan talks on hold and a €40m valuation mooted.
Opinion piece argues fans can oppose US politics yet still choose how to support at 2026. Outcomes have little political impact, so viewers should back whomever they wish without guilt.
Czechia reach World Cup via play-offs under Miroslav Koubek. Patrik Schick leads attack, Sulc creates, Coufal offers budget Fantasy value. Group A openers vs Korea Republic and South Africa.
Graeme Sharp says Scotland’s 1986 squad lacked unity, but hails Steve Clarke’s togetherness before 2026 World Cup. Warns on heat and striker selection for tough group in North America.
Curaçao make historic World Cup debut in Group E vs Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast. Advocaat reappointed to lead squad. Fixtures, BST kick-off times and full roster detailed.
FIFA sets $355m club benefits for 2026: about $5,000 per player per day at finals, $2,360 per qualifier appearance. Man City lead call-ups, with Bayern, PSG, Arsenal also due big sums.
Budget kids’ football watch drops below £8 ahead of World Cup 2026 kickoff.
France lose 2-1 to Ivory Coast as sub Malo Gusto is on when Amad Diallo nets winner, intensifying right-back battle with Jules Kounde ahead of the World Cup group stage.
Experts warn extreme heat across North America will slow matches and risk player safety despite FIFA measures. England’s Thomas Tuchel outlines acclimatisation plans, with water breaks and cooling in place.
Japan confirm 2026 World Cup squad and Group F fixtures vs Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden. Moriyasu leads Samurai Blue after early qualification; full roster and BST kick-off times provided.
Ivory Coast return to World Cup in Group E vs Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao after perfect CAF defence. Fae’s squad named with kick-off times; Elephants target first ever knockout berth.
Mexico rout Serbia 5-1 in Toluca after trailing, with Vázquez, Jiménez, Chávez scoring and two own goals. Aguirre says squad are fit before World Cup group vs South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.
Opta maps Brazil’s path: favourites to top Group C, then possible ties vs Japan, Norway, England, France and Spain. Seleção given a 6.7% chance to win in 10,000 simulations.
