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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw

World Cup 2026 will not feature Italy after the government ruled out the Azzurri's participation

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Will Lamine Yamal Play at the 2026 World Cup?

Barcelona’s star forward is in a race against time to get ready for Spain’s trip to the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

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Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia

First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 'Serious Risks' Travel Warning About US Tagged As 'Political Tactic' Than Safety Advisory

Several rights groups issued a travel warning to visitors entering the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking political controversy.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump pushing FIFA World Cup to betray its values and hit a brand new low

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Italy to Replace Iran? How President Trump Ally Sparked 2026 World Cup Chaos

Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash.

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USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Turner Sends Message, Balogun Delivers Again

The pool of U.S. players are doing all they can to make the 2026 World Cup roster.

Sports Illustrated

Seven Real Madrid Players With Points to Prove in Final Few Weeks of 2025–26

There’s plenty to play for at the Bernabéu for a number of under-pressure high-profile players.

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Bulls beat 'Nix as Duke makes final World Cup audition

With Socceroos coach Tony Popovic in the stands, World Cup hopeful Mitch Duke helped Macarthur FC demolish Wellington Phoenix in a dead-rubber match.

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World Cup visitors warned they could face ‘serious harm’ due to US immigration crackdown

World Cup visitors have been encouraged to ‘exercise caution’ when travelling in the US

The Independent UK

England star suffers ‘bad injury’ just weeks before World Cup

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026: The biggest public transport rip-offs and bargains for fans

Many cities are offering either free or very cheap ways to get around

The Independent UK

England World Cup hopeful could miss rest of reason with ‘bad injury’

Tino Livramento may miss the end of the Premier League season but Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there would be further scans

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Fifa risks more fan fury as its resale site lists World Cup final tickets at £1.7m

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The Independent UK

World Cup final tickets listed for up to £1.7m on Fifa’s resale site

Four seats for the World Cup final have been priced at just shy of of $2.3m (£1.71m)

The Independent UK

US clarifies stance on Iran playing at 2026 World Cup

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The Independent UK

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump cancels Pakistan peace summit and says Tehran ‘can call us’ if they want to talk

Trump explained the US delegation was not going to travel that far to Pakistan ‘without a plan’

FourFourTwo

NEW ISSUE: Ultimate World Cup pack! England’s American dream, Pickford and Rogers, Scotland’s return, Pochettino Q&A, biggest upsets – plus huge wallchart and preview special

Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday April 30

The Independent UK

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies

Sports Illustrated

Predicting Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Roster Less Than 50 Days From Kickoff

It’s almost time for Javier Aguirre to make a final decision on the 26 players that will represent Mexico this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Five Alessandro Bastoni Alternatives For Barcelona After Transfer Warning

Inter Milan won’t make it easy for Barcelona to lure Alessandro Bastoni to Catalonia.

Sports Illustrated

Predicting Canada’s 2026 World Cup Roster 50 Days From Kickoff

Canada could play up to five games on home soil this summer.

The Independent UK

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

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