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The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino Delivers World Cup Promise to President Trump—But Can USMNT Deliver?

The Stars and Stripes have high aspirations for this summer’s tournament.

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Is USMNT Ready for the 2026 World Cup?

While co-hosts Mexico and Canada opted to play friendlies in January, the USMNT went in a different direction—suggesting Mauricio Pochettino, under pressure to deliver, is happy with how preparations are going.

Sports Illustrated

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye Makes 2026 World Cup Prediction Ahead of Super Bowl

The NFL star will be rooting for two teams when the World Cup takes over the U.S. this summer.

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Why James Rodriguez Decided MLS Was the Place to Be Ahead of the World Cup

The Colombian superstar brings a social following of more than all Minnesota professional teams combined.

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How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England

Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Scotland risk losing 15-goal striker ahead of World Cup squad announcement

Prolific Glaswegian frontman has handed Tartan Army boss Steve Clarke a dilemma ahead of the World Cup

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ITV sets sail for New York City and glitzy World Cup 2026 studio but BBC adopt different approach

UK coverage of the World Cup is divided between ITV and the BBC and fans are set for two very different broadcast experiences

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Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters

These are dark times for Italy’s storied but ailing soccer team but salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers

The Independent UK

Pakistan head to T20 World Cup amid sanctions threat after India match boycott call

Pakistan’s cricket team are heading for the World Cup after confirming they will boycott their group match against India

The Independent UK

Injury-prone paceman to miss early T20 World Cup games

T20 skipper Mitch Marsh is adamant Australia can still thrive at a spin-friendly World Cup, but an injury-prone paceman will miss the early stages of the event.

AAP

‘People wanted Ronaldo banned at the start of the World Cup – it was disrespectful to a player who’s put Portugal on the map. FIFA treated him fairly’ Maniche on Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card controversy

The ban following Ronaldo’s red card against Ireland was suspended by FIFA

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Germany rule out World Cup boycott despite calls to send Trump a message

Germany’s football federation, the DFB, has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls to send a message to Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

German soccer chiefs reveal stance on potential World Cup boycott to send message to Trump

The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup which will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer

The Independent UK

Mauricio Pochettino Sets Deadline for World Cup Roster—What It Means for Fringe Players

The Stars and Stripes only have four more games to prepare for this summer’s tournament.

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The Independent UK

John Bishop calls for fans to boycott 2026 World Cup because of Donald Trump

John Bishop has urged football fans to boycott the World Cup, branding the tournament “a joke.”

AAP

Zampa warns of World Cup trial by spin in Sri Lanka

White-ball spin king Adam Zampa says Australia's much-changed team's tough night in the T20I loss to Pakistan highlights the challenge waiting at the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

BBC will not fund pundits working for rival podcasts during World Cup

The BBC made clear it will not use licence fee payers’ money to help pundits such as Micah Richards work for rival podcasts during this summer’s World Cup

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FourFourTwo’s guide to Los Angeles: everything you need to know about the World Cup host city

With LA hosting eight matches at the World Cup in 2026, FourFourTwo gives you the low down of what to do in the City of Angels on and off the pitch.

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'No stress': Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in

Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Leon Goretzka says Donald Trump ‘makes us feel not only German but European’

Leon Goretzka feels Europe will show where the power lies on the pitch at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada

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Staggering total cost for a family to see England win 2026 World Cup in North America revealed

One England fan has worked out how much it will cost to watch the Three Lions go all the way at the 2026 World Cup...and the sums are eye-watering

The Independent UK

England lock Abbie Ward pregnant with second child

World champion Ward won the World Cup with the Red Roses in September

The Times of India

‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…

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Another Injury Blow for El Tri: Mexico Captain at Risk Of Missing World Cup

Injuries are starting to pile up for El Tri at the worst possible time.

Sports Illustrated

Road to World Cup 2026: Mexico’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked

El Tri made its 2026 debut with two friendly matches vs. Panama and Bolivia in the past week.

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