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England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June in Dallas. The match is a repeat of the 2018 semi-final. Fans can follow via BBC radio, live text, and highlights.
Steve Clarke is set to name Scotland's first men's World Cup starting XI in 28 years. After convincing warm-up wins over Curacao and Bolivia, the head coach must decide whether to stick with a 4-4-2 formation against Haiti in Boston on 14 June.
Ryan Christie and Wayne Rooney share insights on John McGinn's relentless energy, describing the challenge of keeping up with the midfielder.
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.
Birmingham City have activated a €7 million buy option clause for Jhon Solis, anticipating the timing as the clause was set to expire in one week. The club firmly believes in the player.
Players receiving a red card at the 2026 World Cup face a one-match suspension, with FIFA able to impose further sanctions. Three red cards were shown in the opening game, causing South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane, and Mexico's Cesar Montes to miss their next matches. Yellow card accumulation also triggers bans, but cards are wiped after the group stage and quarter-finals.
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.
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.
Korea Republic came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Hwang Inbeom scored one and set up another as Korea secured a third consecutive World Cup win over European opposition.
A recent survey reveals that many Americans are unaware the World Cup has started, with excitement levels notably low. The findings raise concerns as the US prepares to co-host the 2026 tournament.
South Korea won their opening World Cup match against the Czech Republic. The victory marks a strong start for the team in the tournament.
Brito, the centre-back who helped Brazil win their third FIFA World Cup in 1970, has died at age 86. He had been hospitalised for a week with pneumonia complications. Brito played every minute of every game in the 1970 tournament as part of 'The Beautiful Team.'
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 if France faces Argentina again, they will be 'determined and hungry to win, as always.' The comment comes amid speculation about a future World Cup clash between the two nations.
Kylian Mbappé praised his Paris Saint-Germain teammates, saying he congratulated them on their fantastic performances as the club enjoys a top moment.
Kylian Mbappé stated that France is determined to make history by winning the World Cup, emphasizing that they have not yet achieved their goal.
Kylian Mbappé lightheartedly admitted uncertainty over which team is the reigning African champion before France's match against Senegal, saying 'Let's say the African champions.'
Manchester City midfielder Rodri described Barcelona's Gavi as energetic and unfiltered after a hard tackle in Spain training. Rodri admitted he was caught off guard by the intensity, saying he 'shat himself completely' during the incident.
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has stated he would trade his 2024 Ballon d'Or for a World Cup victory and a second star on Spain's shirt, emphasizing the importance of team success over individual accolades.
