Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances. Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026 Portugal are heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the back of a 2-1 warmup win over Nigeria, but will carry with them some regrets for striker Cristiano Ronaldo. The … Read more
NewsFeed Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away at the border, sending him back to Turkey, his transit country. … Read more
Iran and the US could face off again, this time on the football pitch. It would be the first time two warring nations meet at the World Cup. Al Jazeera’s @el.sayyed explains. Title: Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup? Post: Iran and the US could face off again, … Read more
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada’s games. Published On 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026 Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup. The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the … Read more
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 France has brushed aside concerns over their World Cup readiness after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a tournament warm-up match, insisting the setback will … Read more
Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after football’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move … Read more
With Iran’s local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months. Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his coaching and fitness staff would have their work cut out getting the squad ready for the World Cup at their training … Read more
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad, a selection many local analysts and former footballers deemed unlikely only days ago. The 34-year-old is Brazil’s all-time top goal-scorer with … Read more
Atletico Madrid midfielder Cardoso is the latest name in the growing list of injured players for tournament cohosts USA. Published On 12 May 202612 May 2026 Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the La Liga club has confirmed, dealing a significant blow to his hopes of playing at next … Read more
Spain international Dani Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 Spain manager Luis de la Fuente says Dani Carvajal could still make his World Cup squad but the right back must prove his fitness and form after suffering a foot injury … Read more