Mick McDermott, a Belfast native, is at his second World Cup as part of Ghana's coaching staff. His career has spanned continents, from a US college scholarship to roles in the Middle East, Ireland, and back to Rhode Island, where Ghana is based for the tournament.
Ollie Watkins says Thomas Tuchel is not afraid to shout at England players to maintain training standards. The manager was filmed yelling at Djed Spence to 'wake up' during a drill. Spence said it's normal from an elite manager.
Iran's Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside. The strike was similar to Wout Weghorst's goal against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
Delta Air Lines gave free snacks to Scotland fans flying from Boston to Miami for their World Cup match against Brazil, thanking them for bringing 'so much joy' to the city.
Video assistant referee official Shaun Evans will return to duty for New Zealand's game against Egypt on Sunday after a FIFA investigation cleared him of making an inappropriate hand gesture. Evans insisted the gesture was an involuntary twitch.
Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri apologised to fans after the Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage following heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Ariane watched the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then flew to Kansas City to see Curaçao earn their first World Cup point against Ecuador. The king noted it was a special day supporting both teams.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, smaller nations are increasingly benefiting from the talent production systems of wealthy western European countries, leveling the playing field and making the tournament more unpredictable than ever.
Goalkeeper Room dedicated a victory to Jairzinho, a Curaçao goalkeeper who passed away seven years ago.
Declan Rice says he feels he will get an assist every time he takes a corner, and that England fans should be excited for what's to come at the World Cup. The midfielder, who scored from a record 19 corners with Arsenal last season, has become England's set-piece specialist under Thomas Tuchel.
