World Cup aftermath and standout moments remain in focus
Manchester United are considering a bid for Tyler Adams, who played a vital role in the USA’s World Cup last-16 run, though Bournemouth are reluctant to sell.
Bayern have signed Senegal midfielder Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, 18, on a permanent deal after his World Cup debut against Belgium and his loan spell at the club.
Lionel Scaloni defended Argentina after their 1-0 World Cup final defeat by Spain and the post-match clashes, praising his ‘warriors’ and apologising for not bringing home another World Cup.
Abha have reached a final agreement to sign 2018 World Cup winner Nabil Fekir on a one-year deal, with an option for a further season.
Liverpool could use Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch after their round-of-32 World Cup exits, while finalists Alexis Mac Allister and Víctor Muñoz remain away.
Sidny Lopes Cabral’s curling strike against Argentina, which made it 2-2 in extra time before Cape Verde lost 3-2, was voted the 2026 World Cup’s best goal.
Swansea City are reportedly set to join Cardiff City in the race for a Rangers World Cup star.
Chelsea are pressing on with a move for Bosnia’s World Cup standout Kerim Alajbegovic, valuing the 18-year-old at around €25m-€30m as a signing for the future.
Manchester City’s England, Norway, Spain and France World Cup players are set to miss the Asia tour after deep runs, with Rodri absent after Spain’s triumph.
Jordan Pickford has received backing after scrutiny over his World Cup displays, with Everton 'more than happy with him'.
A week after the 2026 World Cup, football has already rolled into new domestic and European seasons, fuelling concerns that the sport’s relentless schedule dilutes its rarity.
Walid Regragui said Morocco went to the 2022 World Cup to compete, not just participate, and believed they could beat Spain, Portugal and even reach the final.
PSG have no plans to sign Spain World Cup winner Rodri, despite his player-of-the-tournament displays, though Real Madrid remain interested in the Manchester City midfielder.
Inter are close to signing John Stones on a free after his impressive World Cup with England, where they reached the semi-finals.
PSG and Juventus are in talks over Japan World Cup goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Parma valuing the 23-year-old at £25m-£30m amid interest from bigger clubs.
South Africa’s 2-1 loss to Tanzania leaves their World Cup hopes looking distant, with Desiree Ellis facing one of the toughest moments of her Banyana Banyana reign.
Puma’s Czechia kit, spotlighted after ripping at the World Cup, is now available to buy.
Jenny Taft says the 2026 World Cup boosted football in the US, praises the USMNT’s unity and says the 48-team format worked, with Cape Verde among the tournament’s standout stories.
After Saudi Arabia’s group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup, captain Salem Al-Dawsari faces a spell out after knee surgery, deepening the fallout from the campaign.
Zinedine Zidane’s 2006 World Cup masterclass against Brazil is revisited after his appointment as France head coach.
IFAB clarified Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in Switzerland’s World Cup defeat by Argentina, saying the VAR use of 'mistaken identity' was wrong in that incident.
Canada forward Jonathan David has returned to Juventus training after the World Cup and begins pre-season in Turin, though his future at the club remains uncertain.
Gianni Infantino is reportedly planning to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors via a new company, prompting UEFA to condemn the plan as a line football’s governing institutions should never cross.
Marc Cucurella is the first Spain player to act on a World Cup promise, lining up a tattoo of Luis de la Fuente after La Roja’s 1-0 extra-time final win over Argentina.
Xabi Alonso says Joao Pedro is 'very hungry' after Brazil’s World Cup snub, following his nine-minute hat-trick and assist in Chelsea’s 6-4 friendly win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
