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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

How early should you book World Cup travel

FIFA has received over 500 million ticket requests for the World Cup thus far

The Independent UK

$Geopolitical football: Iran? Trump? How the game can stand strong in a fractured world$

Geopolitical football: Iran? Trump? How the game can stand strong in a fractured world

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a polarising event but, even if it will not be the first to be politically contentious, it will expose a growing unease

The Guardian - UK

Aussie in the frame as England RL World Cup coach

Shaun Wane has stepped down as England rugby league coach, with Australian Willie Peters among those being tipped to take his place for the World Cup.

AAP

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Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

AAP

Trump’s latest travel ban leaves fans unable to travel to support their World Cup team

The restrictions include an exception for players, officials and immediate relatives. But no allowance has been made for supporters

The Independent UK

Australian athletes add another medal ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the Winter Olympics Australian athletes continue to wow on the World Cup stage, with Danielle Scott backing up her aerials gold medal with a bronze.

AAP

Socceroo has injury setback, stalwart switches club

Sidelined Socceroo Harry Souttar has had a minor setback while two other defenders are on the move in Europe.

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US actions in Venezuela put the 2026 World Cup in disgraceful company

In 1934 and 1978, Fifa’s big event was given over to authoritarian aims. There’s officially no more doubt that 2026 will be the same

The Guardian - US

Five Bold Canada Predictions for 2026: A Historic World Cup and Jesse Marsch’s Future

Canada has lost all six of its World Cup games. Will things be better this summer?

Sports Illustrated

How much money does the World Cup winner receive?

The FIFA Council has approved an increase in World Cup prize money, so what's at stake for the winners of World Cup 2026?

FourFourTwo

Scotland set for new public holiday in celebration of World Cup return

New bank holiday to mark mens national team playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1998

The Independent UK

‘It’s going to be a hard task for England to win the World Cup – we have a chance like everyone else, but every player has got to be on it, you can’t afford to carry anybody’ Paul Gascoigne assesses England’s World Cup chances

Gazza turned out 57 times for England during his career

FourFourTwo

Five Bold USMNT Predictions for 2026: A Deep World Cup Run?

The USMNT starts the year looking towards the World Cup, before the future becomes the focus.

Sports Illustrated

Canada FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Jesse Marsch’s 26-Player Squad

Canada will hope to make some noise on home soil.

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Mexico FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Javier Aguirre’s 26-Player Squad

Javier Aguirre should build a well-structured, versatile roster to maximize Mexico’s potential in the 2026 World Cup.

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"Some journalist went 'Obviously you might play now Gerrard’s not around?' It got my back up. So I made sure that whatever I did in that World Cup, I did myself proud" Nicky Butt recalls getting one over on Liverpool star at 2002 Finals

Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt impressed at the World Cup in 2002 and has spoken up about his motivation

The Independent UK

This is the year where football might finally witness the unthinkable

FOOTBALL IN 2026 : From Manchester City’s charges and Arsenal’s title challenge to Donald Trump’s World Cup and England’s bid for glory, 2026 is unlikely to be just another year, writes Miguel Delaney

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Hard Rock Stadium: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue

Hard Rock Stadium is hosting World Cup 2026 games as the World Cup returns to Florida

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The Best and Worst USMNT Moments of 2025

The final year before the 2026 World Cup was a roller coaster for the U.S. men's national team.

The Guardian - UK

From the World Cup to the return of Michaela Coel, 2026 promises to excite and bring joy

A very Long Wave-coded book, a landmark Nigerian film and more Black art and culture on its way in the next 12 months

Sports Illustrated

‘Absolutely Crazy’—FIFA President Breaks Silence on World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Backlash

Gianni Infantino had a very concrete reason for the astronomical 2026 World Cup ticket prices.

AAP

More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup

The return of superstar Pat Cummins hinges on the result of back scans next month, but two of Australia's best T20 players are on track for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

The Worst Performing World Cup Host Nations—Ranked

Being the host nation usually provides an advantage at the World Cup—but it doesn’t for everyone.

Sports Illustrated

The Worst World Cup Teams Ever—Ranked

World Cup teams don’t come any worse than this lot, who truly crumbled on the grandest stage.

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‘I have no doubt Lionel Messi will play at the World Cup – he’s fully capable of continuing as a leader for the national team’ Argentina great tells FFT that Inter Miami star can keep on shining on the global stage next summer

In an exclusive interview, an Albiceleste hero is confident that Messi's impact will continue for some time yet

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