Gibbs-White has 30 days to gate-crash England’s World Cup plane
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has one month to convince Thomas Tuchel he deserves a seat on England’s World Cup flight after a red-hot scoring streak.
Rights Groups Warn 2026 World Cup Visitors Over US Entry Risks
Over 120 civil-rights bodies have told fans, media and players to ‘stay alert’ if entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup, citing tougher immigration rules and possible profiling.
Kenyan Weekend Warriors: Why We Keep Playing Despite the Pain
From bruised ribs to dodgy knees, aging Kenyan amateur players explain why they still lace up every weekend.
Iran Stars Cleared for 2026 World Cup as U.S. Rejects Italy Swap Plan
The United States confirms Iran’s players will get visas for the 2026 World Cup, while any officials linked to the IRGC may be blocked and an Italian replacement idea is firmly ruled out.
Scotland snub in-form strikers Ross Stewart and Oli McBurnie ahead of World Cup
Steve Clarke looks set to ignore hot-scoring Championship pair Ross Stewart and Oli McBurnie as he finalises Scotland’s World Cup squad.
Fifa resale site lists single World Cup final seat at Ksh 300 million
A single ticket for the 19 July World Cup final in New Jersey has appeared on Fifa’s official resale site at a record Ksh 300 million, sparking anger among Kenyan fans who fear the beautiful game is pricing them out.
Kenya Government Applauds FIFA Series as Perfect Build-Up to AFCON 2027
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has praised the ongoing FIFA Series in Nairobi as a timely boost for Kenya’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Italy minister slams Trump aide’s call to swap Iran with Azzurri at 2026 World Cup
Italian sports chief Andrea Abodi says talk of Italy taking Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup is both impossible and wrong, insisting places must be won on the pitch.
From Netball Gold to Football Goals: Tracey Neville Vows to Turn Stockport County Women into a Top-Tier Force
Commonwealth Games-winning coach Tracey Neville aims to lift Stockport County Women from fourth-tier volunteers to professional WSL2 contenders within three seasons.
Lamine Yamal Ruled Out for Barcelona’s Title Run-In but Set for Spain’s World Cup Charge
Barcelona confirm teenage forward Lamine Yamal will sit out the remaining LaLiga fixtures after a hamstring tear, yet remain confident he will be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener in June.