England will grow with knockout pressure: Tuchel
England will grow with knockout pressure: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said that England had done what was needed after Jude Bellingham dragged them through a stubborn Panama test on Saturday, scoring and setting up Harry Kane in a 2-0 win that sent them into the ​World Cup round of 32 as Group L winners. England were made to work ​for more than...

Top African referee refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Top African referee refused access to US and will miss World Cup

A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the US and will not work at the tournament, reports The Guardian. Fifa confirmed that Omar Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the Fifa World Cup 2026 in a...

Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final WC warmup
Germany beat US 2-1 in co-hosts' final WC warmup

Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane powered Germany to a 2-1 win over World Cup co-hosts the United States in Chicago on Saturday, in both teams final warm-up game before the tournament kicks off next week. Despite the loss it was a promising performance for the US, who created a flurry of chances...

Shattered dreams: best XI from countries not at the World Cup
Shattered dreams: best XI from countries not at the World Cup

As the World Cup approaches, several of footballs biggest names are facing the painful reality of watching the tournament from home. While the global stage will feature many stars, some elite players from countries that failed to qualify will be missing out despite their club-level brilliance. From...

Can Vinicius win over Brazil ahead of World Cup?
Can Vinicius win over Brazil ahead of World Cup?

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti addressed one of the biggest questions surrounding the Selecao with his usual calm and subtle tone during a recent press conference. People sometimes say Brazil dont have a star right now. Maybe thats true, Ancelotti said before Brazils friendly against Panama in...

US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup

When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the mens national team didnt expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment if at all, reports Al Jazeera. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned...