The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup The USMNT open the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. Sports Illustrated · May 17
France 28-43 England: Brilliant Red Roses cruise to victory to seal fifth straight Six Nations Grand Slam John Mitchell rewards RFU’s faith with another honour after signing contract extension Evening Standard · May 17
Drake’s Soccer Connections—Recruitment, Davies and World Cup Hype The Toronto-based artist is more than familiar with the beautiful game. Sports Illustrated · May 17
USMNT Star Hits Huge Premier League Milestone Weeks Before World Cup The 28-year-old is expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad later this month. Sports Illustrated · May 17
England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in Bordeaux . The Independent UK · May 17
North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournament A total of 39 players and staff with North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived at Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, aboard a plane from China. They didn't make any comments, though some activists shouted “Welcome! Welcome!" and citizens used their mobile phones to film their arrival. The Economic Times · May 17
‘Gerard Houllier wanted me to compete with one of the best young midfielders in England when I joined Liverpool – he was talking about Steven Gerrard, of course’ Salif Diao on the challenge he faced after joining Liverpool The Senegal midfielder made the move to Anfield following the 2002 World Cup FourFourTwo · May 17
Why England’s most impressive Women’s Six Nations grand slam yet is also the most concerning England overcame France 43-28 in a physical battle to seal an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title The Independent UK · May 17
Crystal Palace handed double defensive injury blow ahead of Conference League final Oliver Glasner loses key pair with European showpiece just ten days away Evening Standard · May 17
BetMGM World Cup offer: Free bet, bonus code and World Cup promotions for 2026 We analyse the latest BetMGM World Cup offers, including free bets, enhanced odds and other 2026 World Cup promos The Independent UK · May 17
‘People still abuse me for my penalty miss against Uruguay, but I don’t hate Luis Suarez for his handball. I’d have done the same thing’ Asamoah Gyan reflects on Ghana’s chaotic World Cup 2010 exit The Black Stars were knocked out on penalties in an explosive 2010 quarter-final clash FourFourTwo · May 17
What It Takes for NFL Stadiums to Have World Cup-Ready Natural Grass Several venues are facing challenges with their pitch, with new grass fields sitting higher than the previous surface. Sports Illustrated · May 17
Mauricio Pochettino Sent Clear USMNT World Cup Selection Message by MLS Fans Matt Turner is in a battle to start for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · May 17
‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse The Guardian - US · May 17
The Independent UK · May 17 Toronto, one of the most diverse cities in the world, will host 6 World Cup games: 5 things to know Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, will host six World Cup games, including the first-ever such match in Canada on June 12
The Independent UK · May 17 Best price boost World Cup betting offers 2026 The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest betting event of the year, and one of the biggest battles between betting sites during the tournament will be over who has the best and most frequent price boosts.
FourFourTwo · May 17 ‘A lot of players will switch off from social media at the World Cup – you can put yourself in a bubble’ Emile Heskey on how England can block out the noise this summer Emile Heskey went to two World Cups with England - and has experience of dealing with the pressure of the tournament
The Guardian - UK · May 17 ‘Got!’: Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loft
The Conversation · May 17 A football World Cup is a global cultural exchange. How will that work in Trump’s America? The most culturally diverse men’s football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country.
Sports Illustrated · May 16 Barcelona XI vs. Real Betis: Flick Reverts to Strongest Team Available—Injury News, Predicted Lineup The Barcelona manager made a swathe of changes for their midweek defeat in Aláves.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 New Zealand sink England in rain-hit final women’s ODI to tie series New Zealand beat England by 17 runs on DLS in a rain-interrupted ODI in Cardiff to ensure the series ended 1-1
TechRadar · May 16 One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here's what to look out for Be careful when entering business partnerships, especially if they're asking for deposits ahead of the World Cup.
The Independent UK · May 16 New Zealand level England series as rain affects six-wicket win in Cardiff Brooke Halliday made a crucial 42 for the White Ferns after Lauren Bell’s three-wicket burst with the new ball.
FourFourTwo · May 16 ‘It’s a collective effort in terms of the quality of players we’ve got, but it starts and ends with the manager in terms of what he envisaged, and he’s seen that through’ Andy Robertson on Steve Clarke’s Scotland impact Robertson is set to lead Scotland at their first World Cup for 28 years
TechRadar · May 16 I went inside FIFA's secret World Cup lab, and the 3D scanning tech I found there could change football forever A rare behind-the-scenes visit to FIFA HQ in Zurich reveals the AI and 3D technology that will change the World Cup — and football — forever.