The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Why Half the Planet May Not Be Able to Watch 2026 World Cup

FIFA has reached broadcasting agreements with 175 countries, but two of the most populous nations are missing.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad

A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.

The Texas Tribune · May 6

Five Potential Alisson Replacements for Liverpool Next Season

The veteran Brazilian goalkeeper is heavily linked with a summer exit to Juventus.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

England's World Cup squad announcement: When does Thomas Tuchel reveal his 26-man team?

England players are waiting with bated breath to find out whether they have made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad

FourFourTwo · May 6

Italy’s 2006 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy fielded an absolutely remarkable squad when they lifted the World Cup in 2006.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Gianluca Prestianni to miss start of World Cup if selected by Argentina after Vinicius Jr incident

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The Independent UK · May 6

Gianluca Prestianni could miss World Cup games as ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ extended worldwide

Gianluca Prestianni was hit with a ban by Uefa last month after admitting to using homophobic language during an incident with Vinicius Jr

The Independent UK · May 6

Five international strikers flying under the radar ahead of the World Cup

The names that dominate World Cup conversation every summer are familiar ones. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe. They will attract the most coverage and probably score the most goals. But with 48 nations heading to North America this June, there are strikers in far less celebrated squads who…

inkl · May 6

India to continue ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan

Sports ministry says New Delhi will allow Pakistani athletes to participate in multilateral events hosted by India

The Independent UK · May 6

Kylian Mbappe Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Real Madrid Superstar

From his soccer idols to his individual records, how many of these facts about Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé did you know?

Sports Illustrated · May 6