Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup
- 12-Jun-2026
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team’s favour at the World Cup as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.
Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
- 12-Jun-2026
On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina’s colours.
Morocco make two changes to World Cup 2026 squad
- 12-Jun-2026
Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their FIFA World Cup squad on Thursday, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd ruled out ahead of their tournament opener against Brazil.
South Korea beat Czech Republic in World Cup
- 12-Jun-2026
South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created.
Haaland enjoys Stanley Cup Final game before World Cup debut
- 12-Jun-2026
Days before his World Cup debut, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and several of his Norway teammates took a chance to relax at game five of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Thursday.
Bernardo Silva close to Real Madrid move
- 12-Jun-2026
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Bernardo Silva, with reports suggesting negotiations are at an advanced stage as the Spanish giants look to rebuild the squad ahead of the new season.
Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
- 12-Jun-2026
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team’s opener against the Netherlands.
Pulisic ‘ready to battle’ Paraguay in US World Cup opener
- 12-Jun-2026
United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are “ready to battle” on soccer’s biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.
Iran’s World Cup players take to the training pitch
- 12-Jun-2026
Iran’s footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the world its first glimpse of a team whose participation in the World Cup has been clouded by war with the United States.
Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup
- 12-Jun-2026
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.