World Cup 2026
Manuel Neuer breaks Germany age record in World Cup opener
The goalkeeper’s start against Curaçao moved him past Lothar Matthäus in Germany’s record book and into the top tier of the oldest players to appear at a World Cup
World Cup 2026 coverage
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- World Cup 2026 opponent watch Iran’s first opponent New Zealand brings a squad shaped across continents The All Whites’ 26-man list is led by Chris Wood and includes only six native New Zealand players, according to a Varzesh3 profile
- World Cup Tunisia reels after 5-1 World Cup opening loss to Sweden Sebastian Tounekti apologized to supporters after the Carthage Eagles’ heavy Group F defeat, with Japan next in a match that could decide whether their campaign stays alive
- World Cup 2026 Egypt’s lineup mystery builds before Belgium opener Former Egypt goalkeeper Ahmed Shobier says Hossam Hassan may be holding back a tactical surprise, with questions lingering in defense, midfield and the third attacking spot
Stadium naming rights meet FIFA rules
Why SoFi Stadium became ‘Los Angeles Stadium’ for a FIFA match
FIFA’s commercial rules forced U.S. venues to strip sponsor names during the tournament, with Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium getting a limited exception
Argentina fitness watch
Martínez returns to Argentina training before Algeria opener
The goalkeeper trained for a second straight day in Kansas City, but Argentina’s staff has not yet confirmed whether he will start after a finger injury
Tuchel's 'W' strategy
England's clever plan to crush Croatia
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a World Cup title against Croatia in the sweltering heat of Dallas on Wednesday.
World Cup 2026
Somali World Cup referee barred from U.S. returns home to hero’s welcome
Omar Artan, selected for the 2026 tournament, was refused entry at Miami after U.S. officials cited vetting concerns and alleged links to suspected terror-group members
World Cup 2026
Iran trains in Mexico as US World Cup border troubles mount
Iran’s football federation says its supporter ticket allocation has been withdrawn, while visas for some delegation members remain unresolved days before its opener in Los Angeles
West Ham governance
West Ham faces ownership test after Sullivan steps down
David Sullivan denies allegations about his private life, but the football regulator’s request for urgent information has deepened uncertainty around the relegated club
Football and heart health
How Christian Eriksen’s ICD is designed to protect his heart
After another on-field collapse, the Danish footballer said his implanted defibrillator worked as intended. The device monitors dangerous rhythms and can deliver a shock to restore a normal heartbeat
World Cup 2026
Omar Artan dropped from World Cup after U.S. entry denial
FIFA said the Somali match official cannot train or work at the tournament after Customs and Border Protection refused him entry in Miami
World Cup 2026
Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner
As the expanded 2026 tournament opens, Messi appears strongest at the ticket window, Ronaldo still dominates global attention, and Mbappe owns the clearest on-field momentum
World Cup pricing
Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices
Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines
Public health
World Cup hosts set Ebola travel measures before kickoff
The United States, Mexico and Canada said they are aligning travel controls after the WHO declared the Congo outbreak an international public health emergency
World Cup ticketing
FIFA faces US ticket-pricing probe as World Cup nears
New York and New Jersey are investigating allegations that fans were misled over World Cup ticket sales, prices and seat locations before the 2026 tournament opens
World Cup preparations
Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement
The plan adds outreach, respite spaces and complaint channels for World Cup events, while a homelessness advocate says questions remain about enforcement and street sweeps
Canada soccer
Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener
Head coach Jesse Marsch said Canada’s captain is still working back from a hamstring injury but is expected to play in the tournament