
Lamine Yamal fit and ready to play, Spain coach confirms
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit and in perfect conditions to play.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is fit and in perfect conditions to play.

Manuel Neuer became the ninth player to win the World Cup and return to the tournament 12 years later, starting for Germany against Curaçao in the 2026 opener. The goalkeeper, who reversed his international retirement in 2025, joins a select list including Busquets, Henry, Cafu, Ronaldo, Baresi, Massaro, Pelé, and Martínez.

Jamal Musiala has scored his 10th international goal for Germany, marking a milestone in his national team career.

France midfielder Manu Koné says he is focused on the World Cup and will decide his future after the tournament.

Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour received an emotional letter from a former coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup campaign. The message was shared on social media.

Nestory Irankunda has become the youngest goalscorer in Australia's history at the World Cup, marking a milestone for the Socceroos.

Vinícius Júnior has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the Brazil-Morocco match. The official recognition highlights his performance in the fixture.

Ismael Saibari scored on his World Cup debut for Morocco, finding the net against Brazil. The player expressed disbelief at the achievement.

Children at John McGinn's old school in Clydebank eagerly await seeing their hero play for Scotland at the World Cup. The midfielder's journey from local pitches to the global stage inspires a new generation.

Kylian Mbappé praised Ibrahima Konaté as a very aggressive defender in the best sense, saying he never makes a bad move and wants opponents to feel they'll have a rough night. Mbappé added he loves having defenders like Konaté on his team.