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Editorial coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — daily briefs, tactical analysis, host-city travel guides, and streaming know-how.
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Mexico City World Cup Guide: Travel, Food, and Culture
Your essential guide to experiencing Mexico City during the 2026 World Cup — from the best tacos and mezcal bars to Aztec ruins and match-day logistics.
teamsThe pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team
The Pioneer in an Unlikely World Cup Team Desmond Armstrong made history as the first player from his nation to compete at a World Cup, a milestone that came with unexpected scrutiny. When he faced...
teamsMr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?
Harry Kane stands at a crossroads in his career as England prepares for the World Cup. Long regarded as the nation's most dependable striker and a cornerstone of the team's attack, Kane now has the op...
teamsMessi 'doing well', could play World Cup warmups
Lionel Messi is on track to return to action after dealing with a left hamstring injury that had sidelined him from recent matches. Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that the football icon is...
travelIran players receive U.S. visas for World Cup
Iran's World Cup Team Receives U.S. Visas Iran's national football team has successfully obtained U.S. visas, clearing a major diplomatic hurdle ahead of the World Cup. A U.S. official confirmed th...
teamsFIFA reverses WC water bottle ban after backlash
FIFA Reverses Water Bottle Ban After Fan Backlash FIFA has reversed its controversial decision to prohibit refillable water bottles at World Cup stadiums across North America. The governing body in...
teamsPoch 'annoyed' as Richards out of final U.S. tuneu...
U.S. Soccer Hit by Richards Injury Ahead of Final Warm-Up Mauricio Pochettino's preparations for an upcoming tournament have been disrupted by an injury to key defender Chris Richards. The U.S. nat...
travelWhat is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
World Cup Ticket Pricing Uncertainty The 2026 World Cup is facing an unusual problem: ticket prices are dropping significantly, availability keeps shifting unpredictably, and organizers haven't pro...
teamsBrighton expect second Spurs bid for Van Hecke
Brighton are bracing for another approach from Tottenham after turning down a £70 million offer for their Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The club's hierarchy believes Spurs will come back with an...
breakingMan City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland
Man City's Haaland Warning Manchester City has pushed back firmly against a Real Madrid presidential candidate who publicly promised to sign Erling Haaland during campaigning. The candidate unveile...
teamsRemembering Scotland's World Cup bogeymen of finals gone by
Scotland's World Cup history is marked by a frustrating pattern of near-misses and heartbreaking exits that have haunted the nation since their debut in 1954. The Scottish team has repeatedly encounte...
teamsVideo vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa, the meticulous Argentine manager who recently departed Leeds United, is renowned for his obsessive approach to football analysis and preparation. His legendary video vault contains tho...
teamsA teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path
Lamine Yamal's Own Identity Lamine Yamal has become one of Spain's most exciting young talents at just 18 years old, earning a crucial spot in the national team's World Cup squad. However, the Barc...