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…
The US, Canada and Mexico will co-host the World Cup between 11 June and 19 July. Iran are scheduled to play two games in Los Angeles, against New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June, and then Egypt in Seattle on 26 June. US secretary of state Marco Rubio said last week that…
General view of Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Missouri, which will be hosting some of the World Cup matches this summer. Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America With only six weeks to go before the start of the World Cup, hotels at most of the cities hosting…
Our two England fans fly out of Heathrow on Monday, 15 June with return flights to JFK in New York costing just over £500 each – which is good value. With the Three Lions’ final group game taking place in New Jersey, it is the most cost-effective way to travel to the US and back,…
A warm sun bathes the Barcelona training ground as Frenkie de Jong arrives to chat. The midfielder’s work is done for the day and the Netherlands international is in his comfort zone here, the first team’s longest-serving player, a regular captain and effortlessly fluent in Spanish. It is a far cry from the day just…
It makes sense for U.S. Soccer to try to hype up a World Cup on home soil. But sometimes, you just have to read the room. The U.S. men’s national team is coming off an embarrassing March window that saw the USMNT get outclassed in Atlanta by both Portugal and Belgium. And though this is…
Reporting Highlights Lopsided Contracts: Experts say World Cup contracts lock host cities out of prospective revenues more than ever, leaving FIFA with a larger share of the revenue. Texans on the Hook: A Texas taxpayer-funded program helps cover costs, but the state struggles to calculate whether there is a benefit. Lacking Transparency: Many cities have…
FIFA will introduce two major disciplinary rule changes at the 2026 World Cup. Players are now at risk of being sent off for covering their mouths during heated on-pitch confrontations. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed the amendments following a special meeting in Vancouver. Advertisement Football’s lawmakers unanimously approved proposals designed to crack down…
An interesting quirk to Corteen-Coleman’s selection is that she is one of three left-arm spinners, with England already boasting Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith. It presents a selection dilemma for Edwards, with off-spinner Charlie Dean an almost nailed-on pick in the starting XI as vice-captain, and with Ecclestone being one of the world’s best, it…
With the 2026 World Cup just months away, Mexico is finishing significant renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City. The airport is undergoing major upgrades to modernise aging infrastructure and increase capacity ahead of the tournament. However, logistical challenges and budget constraints have caused delays, putting crews in a race against time to…
