World Cup News
The latest World Cup 2026 headlines from trusted football sources, refreshed through the day.
- ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
U.S. delays WCup entry for Swiss striker Embolo
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was delayed flying to the United States for the World Cup on Tuesday because his travel documents were under review.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
Congo pre-WC friendly canceled over Ebola fears
The Democratic Republic of Congo's pre-World Cup friendly against Chile, due to be played in Spain, has been cancelled because of health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
Sources: Hoyos to stay as Miami coach post-WC
Guillermo Hoyos will continue to lead Inter Miami as head coach following Major League Soccer's World Cup break, sources told ESPN.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
Source: Iran expects U.S., Mexico visas this week
With their first match of the 2026 World Cup less than two weeks away, Iran are expecting to receive visas to enter Mexico on Wednesday, followed by entry visas to the United States on Friday, a source in direct contact…
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:11 PM
FIFA sued for painting over Dallas whale mural
An artist sued FIFA on Monday for $25 million, alleging that the federation and its partners painted over an iconic mural in downtown Dallas without his consent.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 9:14 PM
Scotland players have not discussed Israel boycott
Scotland's players have not discussed boycotting their World Cup qualifying double header against Israel, says midfielder Christy Grimshaw.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 9:09 PM
England players will be ready for heat, says Henderson
Jordan Henderson urges England's players to expose themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 7:31 PM
World Cup final squads ranked: Of all 48 national ...
We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they stand.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 7:30 PM
Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World ...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ESPN brings you our list of the tournament's next young stars aged 21 or under.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 6:42 PM
No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 5:05 PM
Gordon to be oldest player at World Cup but Gunn handed No 1
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will be the oldest player at the World Cup this summer, but the 43-year-old has not been handed the number one shirt.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 4:21 PM
True Blue: Chelsea release 2026-27 home kit after ...
Chelsea have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, though you might have seen it before its official release.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 3:27 PM
Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
England's squad numbers for the World Cup have been announced - but how much do the choices hint at Thomas Tuchel's thinking?
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 2, 2026, 2:12 PM
USMNT builds World Cup momentum by beating Senegal...
Mauricio Pochettino's plans for this team are beginning to come into clearer focus.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Football Daily
28 years on from Scotland’s last World Cup, three fans reflect on being there in France.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 12:49 PM
The Braintree defender going to World Cup with New Zealand
Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 12:47 PM
Khusanov named in Uzbekistan's World Cup squad
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov makes Uzbekistan's squad for the World Cup, led by former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 12:43 PM
World Cup 2026: All 48 squads confirmed
All 48 confirmed squads for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 12:36 PM
Japan benefit from new World Cup substitution rule
Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 11:43 AM
Which clubs have the most players at the 2026 World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which clubs have the most players at the 2026 World Cup
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 11:06 AM
Download your World Cup 2026 wallchart
Get your essential piece of kit now by downloading the Fifa World Cup 2026 wallchart.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 8:54 AM
Gilmour admits struggle as World Cup dream taken away
Billy Gilmour admits "it's been a tough one to get my head around" after the Napoli midfielder was forced to drop out of Scotland's World Cup squad through injury.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 7:46 AM
Quiz: Name every city hosting a World Cup 2026 match
Sixteen cities were chosen to host World Cup matches this summer, can you name them all?
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 7:29 AM
Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 5:33 AM
World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC
The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 5:33 AM
Tuchel tackles questions from team of under-11s
England head coach Thomas Tuchel fields questions from under-11 players before his team head to the World Cup.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 2, 2026, 5:28 AM
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Williamson to miss World Cup qualifier against Spain
England captain Leah Williamson is ruled out of the Women's World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Ukraine.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 7:49 AM
Who should be your World Cup second team?
The World Cup is almost here and you will no doubt have mapped out your team's potential route to the final, but if they exit early who should be your second team to follow at the tournament?
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 5:59 AM
Quiz: Name every nation to have played at a World Cup
Test whether you are able to name every team to have ever participated in a World Cup.
Read on BBC Sport
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