World Cup News
The latest World Cup 2026 headlines from trusted football sources, refreshed through the day.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 6:32 AM
Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he un-droppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 6:27 AM
Can South America maintain its 100% record at Nort...
South American teams have won every single World Cup hosted in North America, but can one of the six teams continue that trend this summer?
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 6:27 AM
Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but wil...
Son Heung-Min's previous 3 World Cups perfectly mirrored where he was in his career. What does 2026 hold?
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 5:52 AM
Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway: How Haaland became nation's superstar
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5m people?
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 4:02 AM
Leão sent off for punching opponent in Portugal wi...
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warmup on Saturday.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 4:01 AM
Dembélé: France to end Deschamps' reign on top
France winger Ousmane Dembele said the impending departure of manager Didier Deschamps is not a distraction for the squad heading into the FIFA World Cup, but is more of a motivator for the team to finish his reign on a…
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 4:01 AM
Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 on Saturday in their second-to-last friendly before the FIFA World Cup begins on June 11.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 4:01 AM
Endrick gives Brazil win over Egypt in final tuneu...
Endrick 's goal early in the second half gave Brazil a 2-1 win over Egypt in their final World Cup warm-up match.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 4:01 AM
📈 Ranking all 48 World Cup squads
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 7, 2026, 4:01 AM
Iran says U.S. denied visas to key WC officials
Iran's soccer federation has accused the United States of "vindictive behavior" after saying that visas were refused for "key managerial and administrative members" of its World Cup team.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 12:56 AM
Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss t...
The U.S. provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration in the final tuneup before its World Cup opener June 12.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 7, 2026, 12:56 AM
USMNT player ratings: Robinson 7/10 performance a ...
Antonee Robinson's stunning volley was the highlight for the USMNT in its final game before the World Cup.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 11:49 PM
Football Daily
England and Scotland acclimatise to conditions in the US ahead of the World Cup.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 11:35 PM
This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 11:31 PM
Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark?
Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 10:58 PM
Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia
Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 10:38 PM
Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?
Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he is now the best?
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 8:30 PM
How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 8:05 PM
Predicting how all 48 World Cup teams will do: A r...
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 8:05 PM
Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA Sports predic...
EA Sports has correctly predicted the winners for the past four World Cups. But who does it pick for 2026?
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 6:29 PM
Gemmill beats McTominay in vote for your most iconic Scotland goal
The votes are in and the contest is now over - you have decided that Archie Gemmill's solo effort against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup is Scotland's Most Iconic Goal.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 5:11 PM
World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the game...
On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 5:11 PM
World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, ...
The IFAB has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 1:04 PM
Paraguay star Enciso injured in World Cup warm-up
Paraguay forward Julio Enciso's World Cup is in doubt after he was injured during a 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua.
Read on BBC Sport - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 10:56 AM
Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas for two hours
Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.
Read on BBC Sport - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 9:14 AM
16 players who could use World Cup to get a big tr...
The World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, so which players can use it to get their next big transfer?
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 8:47 AM
Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you...
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.
Read on ESPN - ESPNJun 6, 2026, 8:47 AM
Which World Cup records are most likely to be brok...
This summer's expanded tournament in North America could be one to rewrite the record books.
Read on ESPN - BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 7:45 AM
Watch: When Hagi's Romania thrashed Wales
Wales travel to Bucharest to face Romania on Saturday for the first time since their World Cup qualifying defeat in 1992.
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