Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos Harry Souttar was back in Leicester's match-day squad in the English Championship after a 15-month injury nightmare in a World Cup boost for the Socceroos. AAP · Apr 11
‘We brought hope back’ says DRC keeper Mpasi, as World Cup beckons With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The team's goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi tells RFI the scale of that achievement is yet to… Radio France Internationale · Apr 11
Red Roses bask in World Cup glory on Twickenham return – but must improve on sloppy showing against Ireland England 33-12 Ireland: Back at the scene of their World Cup triumph, the Red Roses opened their Women’s Six Nations campaign with a scratchy win The Independent UK · Apr 11
Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matches The Guardian - US · Apr 11
Why are Nike's World Cup kits bulging at the shoulder? World Cup 2026 is just a couple of months away and there's a big problem with Nike's federation shirts FourFourTwo · Apr 11
Matildas next generation take charge in Fifa Series rout over Malawi Australia defeat Scorchers 5-0 in Nairobi as second-half substitutes inject much-needed energy and McKenna scores on debut in final minute The Guardian - AU · Apr 11
Why is Moises Caicedo banned at the World Cup? World Cup 2026 will start late for Ecuador's leading man FourFourTwo · Apr 11
‘His car stunk of fish for weeks’: Elliot Anderson on practical jokes and his World Cup dream Midfielder tells Ben Fisher about the prank-fuelled promotion at Bristol Rovers that kickstarted his career, confidence in Nottingham Forest’s survival and modelling for England The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Weston McKennie Skyrockets, Patrick Agyemang Out Mauricio Pochettino must reevaluate his squad following this week’s return to club play. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
Soccer Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name All 30 MLS Clubs? Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller are the league’s current marquee attractions. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
Why This Inter Miami Star Could Make His 2026 World Cup Return The Inter Miami striker announced he would be open to playing in this summer’s showcase. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
Wrexham Receive Major News Amid Championship Playoff Push The Red Dragons’ story is not ending anytime soon. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner All 48 teams competing in the United States, Canada and Mexico are set. Sports Illustrated · Apr 10
Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Sports Illustrated · Apr 10 Midge Purce Is Eager to Highlight NJ/NY As World Cup Host City Ambassador The Gotham FC star will join Eli Manning and Josh Hart in representing the community on the global stage.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them? Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Women’s Six Nations: will anyone stop England’s conveyor belt of talent? Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites
FourFourTwo · Apr 10 England World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica finally confirmed Florida venues locked in for England's friendlies prior to World Cup 2026
The Independent UK · Apr 10 The Enzo Fernandez saga highlights a key difference between Chelsea and Man City Chelsea will be without £107m man Fernandez for this weekend’s visit of Manchester City due to an internal suspension
The Guardian - US · Apr 9 Julián Alvarez is proving that he’s more than second fiddle The Atlético Madrid and Argentina striker’s sensational freekick against Barcelona showed that the consummate team player is capable of more
The Independent UK · Apr 9 World Cup officials announced by Fifa with two Premier League referees picked IN FULL
Kiplinger · Apr 9 First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax Rules With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Two Premier League referees selected for 2026 Fifa World Cup The record-high 48-team, 104-game tournament will see 52 referees and 30 video assistant referees used
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9 England absences mount for Six Nations opener after pregnancies and injuries The Red Roses are already contending with injuries, two retirements and four pregnancies for this Six Nations campaign