Hosts Mexico take on South Africa in World Cup curtain-raiser
Sixteen years after playing out a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Mexico and South Africa will once again meet in the tournament opener when the
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FIFA World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The FIFA Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than US$50 billion in wagers placed globally.The tournament will see punters place
England beat Costa Rica 3-0 ahead of World Cup opener
England produced an impressive display in their final international friendly ahead of the FIFA World Cup, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando.The match was delayed by an
Portugal head to World Cup with 2-1 victory over Nigeria
Portugal will head into the FIFA World Cup on the back of consecutive wins after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their friendly match on home soil.Pedr
First ever FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest in the tournament's history, will kick off tomorrow with 48 teams competing for football's most prestigious title.The tournament, whi
Ronaldo expected to feature as Portugal face Nigeria in friendly match
Cristiano Ronaldo could get valuable game time tomorrow when Portugal take on Nigeria in their final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.The 41-year-ol
England managing Saka's workload ahead of World Cup
Bukayo Saka's fitness is being carefully managed ahead of the FIFA World Cup, according to England head coach Thomas Tuchel.The Arsenal winger missed part of the domestic
Jota's widow tells Scotland captain to carry late star's World Cup dream
The widow of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota has told Scotland captain Andrew Robertson that her husband will be with him in spirit when he plays at the FIFA World Cup.
Neymar on track for World Cup return after positive injury update
Neymar’s hopes of featuring at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been boosted after Brazil confirmed the forward is making “good progress†in his recovery f
Somali referee dropped from 2026 FIFA World Cup after US entry denial
Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first Somali official to referee at a FIFA World Cup, has been dropped from the list of match officials after being
Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.Timber had been out sin
Dembele set to return for France in final World Cup warm-up
French winger Ousmane Dembele is set to return to action in France's final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Northern Ireland tomorrow after being rested following Par
Declan Rice named England vice-captain for FIFA World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain ahead of the FIFA World Cup.England coach Thomas Tuchel confirms Rice's role following Saturday's fri
Lionel Messi prepares for sixth FIFA World Cup
A different Lionel Messi could be on show as the Argentine star prepares for his sixth FIFA World Cup.The 38-year-old, who made his Barcelona debut as a dazzling teenage
England build towards World Cup opener with win over New Zealand
England coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to name a stronger lineup in the team's final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica after a 1-0 win over New Zealand.Harry Ka
Scotland gain confidence with convincing win ahead of World Cup
Scotland boosted their confidence ahead of the FIFA World Cup with a convincing win over Bolivia in challenging conditions in New Jersey.Despite temperatures topping 32 d
Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos hold Switzerland 1-1
Tete Yengi scored on his debut as Australia held Switzerland to a 1-all draw in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup kicks off next Friday.Switzerland took
Iran accuses US of denying visas to football staff ahead of World Cup
Iran has accused the United States of denying visas to key members of its national football team's support staff ahead of the FIFA World Cup, despite players being grante
Fans banned from bringing reusable water bottles to FIFA World Cup matches
Fans attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will no longer be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, with FIFA saying the move is aimed at preventin
Switzerland's Embolo gets green light for World Cup travel
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has been cleared to travel to the United States after his Esta authorisation was approved, allowing him to join his teammates ahead of th
Shakira and Burna Boy set to light up FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy are set to take centre stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City, adding even more star power to the world