Declan Rice Named England Vice-Captain for World Cup Finals
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will serve as England’s vice-captain during the World Cup finals, manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.
World Cup 2026
World Cup Quiz: Can You Name Every Host Nation Since 1930?
Challenge your football knowledge with this ultimate quiz ahead of the 2026 tournament. Test if you can name all 22 countries that have hosted the World Cup since 1930.
Ronaldo’s Final Bow: Does Portugal Play Better Without Their Record Scorer?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his record sixth World Cup, debate rages in Portugal over whether the 41-year-old striker helps or hinders the national team’s chances of lifting the trophy for the first time.
Scotland Hit Four Past Bolivia in Dominant World Cup Warm-Up Win
Scotland delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup preparation match, with Che Adams netting twice to boost morale ahead of their tournament opener against Haiti.
World Cup 2026 Squads: Manchester City Dominate Club Rankings as Veterans and Teenagers Prepare for Battle
A statistical breakdown of the 48 confirmed World Cup squads reveals Manchester City as the most represented club, while age extremes range from 17-year-old debutants to 43-year-old veterans.
From Cornwall to Mexico: How Miners Carried Football Across the Atlantic
Discover how Cornish miners established Mexico’s first football club in the 19th century, creating a lasting cultural bond between Hidalgo and Cornwall that endures today.
Scotland Star Gilmour Faces World Cup Race After Knee Injury
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour faces a race against time to be fit for the 2026 World Cup after suffering a knee injury during international duty.
Bayern Munich Teenager Bara Ndiaye Earns Senegal World Cup Call-Up
Eighteen-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Bara Sapoko Ndiaye has been named in Senegal’s provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Spain Suffer World Cup Blow as Barcelona Midfielder Fermín López Faces Surgery
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López will miss the 2026 World Cup after scans revealed a foot fracture requiring immediate surgery, forcing Spain boss Luis de la Fuente to rethink his squad plans.
World Cup 2026: Players Risk Red Cards for Covering Mouths or Walking Off in Protest
New IFAB regulations approved ahead of the 2026 World Cup mean players could receive straight red cards for covering their mouths during confrontations or leaving the pitch to protest referee decisions.