Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.

Saudi wealth fund replaces foreign CEOs with locals

Public Investment Fund focuses on domestic investments ahead of country hosting 2034 World Cup

Belgium World Cup 2026 team guide

Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality in De Bruyne and Doku This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Ludo Vandewalle

Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup

Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.

Spain's Wonderkid Lamine Yamal Eyes World Cup Glory Despite Injury Fears

The 2026 World Cup was supposed to be another waypoint on Lamine Yamal's path to becoming a superstar, but there is the threat that an injury could deprive the tournament of one of its biggest names.

B.C. charity scraps World Cup ticket raffle after letter from FIFA lawyers

A B.C. non-profit that supports people with spinal injuries was forced to cancel a raffle for a pair of World Cup tickets after receiving a nine-page letter from FIFA's lawyers, accusing it of trademark infringement and ticket rule violations.

North American transit chiefs braced for ultimate World Cup challenge after backlash over spiraling costs

The World Cup is now just over a week away

By Frank Pingue and Ed White

Egypt to hold open training session for 'limited' number of fans in Spokane ahead of World Cup

Jun. 3—Some lucky soccer fans in the Inland Northwest will have the chance to see Egyptian national team and superstar Mohamed Salah in person ahead of the 2026 World Cup. But with limited supply and a high demand, they face long odds. The Egyptian National Soccer team will host an open training session at Luger Field on the Gonzaga University campus at noon June 10. The open session will take ...

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album Released: Full 18-Track Lineup Revealed

FIFA has unveiled the 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, the largest music project ever linked to the tournament. Featuring global stars such as LISA, Shakira, Future, Tyla, The Rolling Stones and Burna Boy, the album aims to unite fans through music and football. Several songs are already available, while many artists will perform during Countdown Concerts and opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The project also forms part of FIFA’s wider entertainment s...

By PRANTIK PRABAL ROY

Four quarters, 624 minutes of break: Why football won’t be a game of two halves at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Mihir Vasavda

FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.

Mexico protesters storm government building days before World Cup

Mexican President Claudio Sheinbaum has called for dialogue with the protesting teachers, who are demanding a salary increase and the repeal of a pension law.

Goldman Sachs thinks Mexico has less than a 1% chance of winning this World Cup

The financial giant gives Mexico just a 0.8% chance of winning it all, but is even more negative about the chances of the other two hosts, putting the U.S. at 0.5% and Canada at 0.3%. The post Goldman Sachs thinks Mexico has less than a 1% chance of winning this World Cup appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly

Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America. The post Algeria shock Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup friendly appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Wasteful Oranje punished as Algeria snatch late victory in World Cup warm-up

Oranje suffered defeat at the hands of Algeria in their first pre-World Cup friendly on Wednesday.

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How to buy Tunisia vs Japan tickets: World Cup ticket prices, Estadio BBVA information & more - Goal.com

How to buy Tunisia vs Japan tickets: World Cup ticket prices, Estadio BBVA information & more  Goal.com

How many Premier League players are going to the 2026 World Cup? - Sports Mole

How many Premier League players are going to the 2026 World Cup?  Sports Mole

Messi, Mbappe and Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares - Ahram Online

Messi, Mbappe and Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares  Ahram Online