Hamza Abdelkarim, 18, is among the youngest players at the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona U-19 striker, on loan from Al Ahly, impressed in Spain and Egypt's youth teams, earning a spot in the senior squad for the tournament.
Former England defender Ashley Cole has revealed his top five toughest opponents faced at the World Cup, as told to BBC Sport.
Spain defender Marc Cucurella said he would get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face if the team wins the World Cup, in comments to Cope.
Erling Haaland and Norway teammates attended a Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff game before their World Cup opener. Norway faces Iraq on June 16 in their first major tournament since 2000.
Duckens Nazon, Haiti's all-time leading scorer, recounts his harrowing escape from Iran amid Israeli-US strikes and looks ahead to facing Scotland in the 2026 World Cup, Haiti's first in 52 years.
As Edin Dzeko nears the end of his career, BBC Sport explores the journey of an underrated striker who survived war and became Bosnia-Herzegovina's all-time leading scorer, potentially inspiring a new generation.
Jude Bellingham says England players must 'feel loved' to perform at their best, as the Three Lions prepare for the World Cup. The midfielder emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment for success.
A daily football trivia game challenges fans to identify a mystery World Cup star using gradual clues. Player No. 5 is now live, testing knowledge of past and present tournaments.
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has recovered from injury and will be available for Argentina's upcoming matches, according to TyC Sports reporter Gastón Edul. Medical tests in the last 24 hours gave the green light from the coaching staff.
Kylian Mbappé stated that France is determined to make history by winning the World Cup, emphasizing that they have not yet achieved their goal.
