Road to World Cup 2026: USMNT’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked Tim Weah scored his second goal of the season after calling out World Cup ticket prices earlier in the week. Sports Illustrated · Jan 19
Jesse Marsch Fires Strong Warning to Canada Squad Hopefuls Ahead of 2026 World Cup Canada opened 2026 with a win over Guatemala, but face challenging roster decisions for the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jan 19
The tiny island nation set to play Scotland ahead of 2026 World Cup IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 19
Tickets, travel and Trump: How the 2026 World Cup is shaping up six months from the final The champion will be decided on 19 July in New Jersey. Here’s a rundown of the issues that will shape the tournament as it comes to North America The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Scotland to face history-makers Curacao in World Cup warm-up game Scotland have announced two home friendly matches ahead of this summer’s World Cup The Independent UK · Jan 19
Trackmania completes EWC 2026’s massive 24-title lineup The last title for EWC 2026 has finally been revealed. Dot Esports · Jan 19
England’s Sri Lanka tour takes on added significance after troubled Ashes series The tourists will be under more scrutiny than they might have expected following a bruising 4-1 defeat Down Under. The Independent UK · Jan 19
'I was in London having lunch, and decided to ring The FA, I asked "Is Sven Goran-Eriksson there? Can I come and see him?"' Joe Cole on the random afternoon when he confronted the England manager in his office and asked for more international game time Chelsea star Joe Cole reveals his struggles against an unwanted label FourFourTwo · Jan 19
'Right fit': D'Agostino roaring towards World Cup goal Socceroos striker Nick D'Agostino has returned to Brisbane Roar to score goals and convince old mentor Tony Popovic he is worthy of a World Cup berth. AAP · Jan 19
Zohran Mamdani’s Afcon watch party brings African football to a New York landmark The newly inaugurated mayor of New York City put an extraordinary game on in a classic location, a formula he aims to mimic later this year The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Australia rest five big guns for Pakistan T20 series Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are among five key players to be rested for Australia's three-match T20 series in Pakistan. AAP · Jan 19
Smith has mixed feelings on T20 World Cup omission Steve Smith says he would accept a late offer to join Australia's T20 World Cup squad after continuing his red-hot form for Sydney Sixers. AAP · Jan 19
'It's at the back of my mind' - Fresh from Benidorm victory, Mathieu van der Poel eyes possible Omloop het Nieuwsblad debut in 2026 Dutchman would face long standing rival Wout van Aert in potential Opening Weekend clash Cycling News · Jan 18
'I was absolutely on the limit' - Felipe Orts celebrates a top performance at Benidorm on home soil Eight-time National Champion takes first podium finish in over a year Cycling News · Jan 18
Cycling News · Jan 18 'Maybe the hardest race of the year' - Amandine Fouquenet handles unusual heat at Benidorm World Cup to finish third Quest continues for first World Cup win for former French National Champion
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Senegal face punishment after ‘shameful’ walk-off protest in chaotic Afcon final – latest Morocco star Brahim Diaz fluffed a ‘Panenka’ penalty for the chance to win the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Senegal team had stormed off the pitch in protest
Cycling News · Jan 18 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Benidorm: Mathieu van der Poel devastates opposition with stunning solo long-distance attack World Champion drops crumbling field on first lap of eight and stays away to finish
AAP · Jan 18 Aussie snowboard ace Lambert takes first World Cup gold Adam Lambert has completed another tremendous weekend for Australia's Winter Olympic hopes by racing to his first snowboard cross World Cup win.
Cycling News · Jan 18 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Benidorm: A week after Dutch Nationals setback, Lucinda Brand rules supreme Dutch star breaks away halfway through fast, partly muddy course in Spain
International Business Times UK · Jan 18 Pakistan Considers Withdrawing from 2026 ICC T20 World Cup as Bangladesh Row with India Escalates Pakistan signals it could withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's concerns about travelling to India aren't addressed. The ICC faces an unprecedented crisis with two nations potentially boycotting.
FourFourTwo · Jan 18 ‘I don’t know if Cristiano understood the ramifications of his meeting with Donald Trump’ Louis Saha on Ronaldo’s White House encounter The Portuguese icon met with the President of the United States at the White House in November
Sports Illustrated · Jan 18 How a North American Star Can Claim AFCON Glory With Morocco Sadio Mané’s Senegal stand in the way of success at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa over the awarding of the peace prize to Donald Trump
Cycling News · Jan 18 Pathway to potential success broadens for Mathieu van der Poel at Benidorm World Cup after Michael Vanthourenhout withdraws, ill Unexpectedly muddy conditions set to test riders in Spanish World Cup round
FourFourTwo · Jan 18 ‘He was so strong – I was like “Oh my god!”’ Kleberson recalls his shock at how pumped-up Manchester United’s squad was after joining in 2003 Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson signed for Manchester United from Athletico Paranaense after winning the World Cup a year earlier