England plans set, Brazil win as World Cup nears
Podcast previews World Cup 2026 Groups A-D: Mexico host Group A, Canada in B, Scotland meet Brazil and Morocco in C, USA lead D. Discussion includes Son Heung-min and 40-year-old Edin Dzeko.
Countdown piece charts World Cup records and milestones, from Pele’s three titles to tournament expansion to 48 teams, ahead of the 2026 kick-off on 11 June across Canada, Mexico and the USA. Livescore
Editorial reflects on Sunderland player turnover, thanks Dennis Cirkin, and looks ahead to World Cup 2026 with many Sunderland players potentially involved despite lukewarm build-up.
Scotland’s Lawrence Shankland, fresh from a move to Rangers, scores in wins over Curacao and Bolivia and targets a start for the World Cup opener vs Haiti, stressing high standards and partnerships.
Ecuador’s Kendry Paez suffers a knock in 3-0 win over Guatemala but coach Beccacece says he is fine. Ecuador face Ivory Coast, Curacao and Germany at World Cup 2026.
England’s group TV: Croatia 9pm 17 Jun ITV1, Ghana 9pm 23 Jun BBC One, Panama 10pm 27 Jun ITV1. BBC likely to carry most knockouts, both broadcasters show the final.
Adidas World Cup 2026 kit update: teams share a ‘Custom Licensed Jersey’ product line, with non-elite sides using the same template naming across ranges.
England conclude warm-up vs Costa Rica in Orlando with Arsenal quartet available. Tuchel set to field a stronger side after New Zealand win. TV: ITV1 and ITVX, 9pm BST, 10 June 2026.
Bosnia-Herzegovina reach 2026 via playoffs. Dzeko leads attack, teen creator Karim Alajbegovic offers value, Katic a cheap set-piece threat. Group B features Switzerland, Canada and Qatar.
England base in Kansas City set for World Cup 2026, with families staying nearby in Prairie Village. Off-field amenities detailed as Tuchel’s squad arrive on 13 June.
Tuchel confirms Declan Rice as England vice-captain for World Cup 2026. Arsenal quartet join camp in Florida ahead of Costa Rica friendly, with minutes managed before opener vs Croatia on 17 June.
Brazil beat Egypt as Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick score, with Raphinha assisting the winner. Salah returns after rehab, declared fully fit. Brazil face Morocco first in Group F; Egypt open vs Belgium.
Virgil van Dijk warns 2026 World Cup pitches in America have poor bounce and humidity will test players, but backs Netherlands’ versatile squad. Oranje face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Morocco draw 1-1 with Norway but worry over Mazraoui’s shoulder, Ezzalzouli’s muscle strain and Aguerd’s groin. Coach hopeful Mazraoui faces Brazil on 13/6. Group also includes Scotland and Haiti.
Daily quiz invites fans to guess a World Cup 2026 player via clues, rewarding fewer attempts with more points.
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams declared fit for Spain’s World Cup opener vs Cape Verde on 15 June, with Victor Munoz also expected back. Trio skipped Peru friendly to continue recovery in the US.
England must beat Ukraine in Liverpool and hope Spain lose to Iceland to seal automatic 2027 World Cup spot. Earlier meeting ended 6-1 to England. Kozlova is out with an ACL injury.
World Cup 2006 winner Fabio Grosso takes over as Fiorentina coach on a deal to 2028, aiming to rebuild after a tough 2025-26. He arrives after promoting Sassuolo and finishing 11th in Serie A.
Arsenal will decide after the World Cup whether William Saliba needs back surgery. Despite ongoing pain, he is set to start for France against Northern Ireland, with conservative treatment also an option.
Iraq return to the World Cup after 40 years, drawn with Norway, France and Senegal. Arnold leads a diaspora-heavy squad featuring Al-Hamadi, Iqbal and Aymen Hussein amid visa hurdles for fans.
Report hails West Ham’s on-loan Edson Alvarez as Mexico’s World Cup figurehead, captaining El Tri and anchoring midfield. Strong displays could prompt bids or Ajax return talk.
Ofcom tells platforms to curb illegal hate during World Cup, citing past spikes targeting Black and minority ethnic players. Firms face monitoring and heavy fines under the Online Safety Act.
