World Cup focus on Doku, Artan and Yamal
Borja Iglesias said Spain only grasped the scale of their 2026 World Cup triumph after beating France, when memories of 2010 and scenes back home made clear what they had achieved.
Lamine Yamal celebrated his 19th birthday after helping Spain win the 2026 World Cup, then returned to Barcelona training following extended leave after the final against Argentina.
World Cup stars including Haaland, Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal’s Spain winners have returned to club training, with much of the chatter centred on new hairstyles after the tournament.
Tielemans said FIFA’s Balogun red card U-turn and Trump’s intervention spurred Belgium on as they beat the USMNT 4-1 in the World Cup last 16 before losing to Spain in the next round.
Jeremy Doku said he is 'not against' the journalist criticised after saying he would leave Belgium’s World Cup camp for his son’s birth. He missed Belgium’s 0-0 draw with Iran with approval from the camp.
Omar Artan, denied US entry for the 2026 World Cup over alleged security links, will referee the Super Cup after Uefa backed him on unity, equality and non-discrimination.
Infantino is weighing a 64-team World Cup for 2030, backing CONMEBOL’s plan as he fights pressure, a 'breach of trust' row and threats of boycotts over FIFA governance.
