World Cup: Every squad as they are announced

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Who can best stand the heat will sort the winners from losers at the World Cup

In today’s newsletter, how quick starts, keeping the ball and banking on the bench will help the finalists beat the high temperatures and humidity Graeme Souness is one of the toughest footballers of all time, a midfield titan for Liverpool and Scotland in the 1970s and 1980s. He was occasionally outwitted by subtler players such as the Brazilian genius Zico, but no opponent ever got the better of him physically. No human opponent, anyway. During the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Souness lost a s...

By Rob Smyth

Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players

Yamal, one of eight Barcelona players named in the 26-man squad, with seven Arsenal players picked by Luis de la Fuente.

Canada's head coach loads up on defender invites to FIFA World Cup camp as Alfonso Davies's injury status uncertain

Head coach Jesse Marsch has called 32 players to Canada’s last World Cup training camp this week in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the final roster announcement on Friday.

Yamal headlines Spain squad as Real Madrid stars miss World Cup cut

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid players for the first time in the nation’s World Cup history.

By FRANCE 24

Defender Saud Abdulhamid has passport stolen before World Cup travel as Saudis head to US

The unfortunate event occurred while Abdulhamid was in Amsterdam with his family for his wedding ceremony

By Ashraf Hamed Atta

2026 World Cup: Picking winners, runners-up for all 12 groups

Need help making your picks for our World Cup Pick 'em game? Paul Carr gives his selections for every group.

By Paul Carr

After Kohli spat, Head’s wife reveals online abuse: 'Feels like a repeat of World Cup'

Australian cricketer Travis Head and wife Jessica faced online abuse from some Indian fans after Head’s on-field spat and alleged handshake snub involving Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match. Jessica said friends and family were also targeted. The incident followed SRH’s win over RCB and reignited concerns about toxic social media behaviour in cricket.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

No Real Madrid players in Spain squad for 2026 World Cup

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad - The Straits Times

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad  The Straits Times

Spain announce World Cup squad without any Real Madrid players for first time since 1950

By Fernando Kallas

Spain leave out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominate World Cup squad

AMC looks to leverage the World Cup into a deeper push into live sporting events

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup - Daily Maverick

Sundowns and Pirates successes a great boost for Bafana Bafana before World Cup  Daily Maverick

Spain include injured Yamal in World Cup squad

Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad features Lamine Yamal despite injury, alongside Mikel Merino. Coach De la Fuente explains selections for the Spain World Cup t Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-include-injured-yamal-in-world-cup-squad/

By Punch Newspapers

'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup - Buenos Aires Times

'Tired' Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup  Buenos Aires Times

Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury. The post Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup

Argentina star Lionel Messi suffered an injury scare before the World Cup, requesting a substitution during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on Sunday.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - Al Arabiya English

From Ronaldo to Toney: Meet the Saudi Pro League stars playing at the FIFA World Cup 2026  Al Arabiya English