Japan World Cup 2026 team guide
Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them tooThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’…
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Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some playersSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterOrganizationally speaking, the…
Sports Minister promises transparent distribution of 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaian diaspora
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has assured that the distribution of about 1,000 World Cup tickets earmarked for Ghanaians living in the diaspora will be handled…
Modric primed for swansong as Croatia’s beating heart
Croatia head into the World Cup aiming to extend a run that has cemented their status as one of football’s most consistent overachievers, but their preparations have been clouded by…
Germany World Cup 2026 team guide
Julian Nagelsmann will rely on a Bayern-based core, but individual class is in worryingly short supplyThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between…
Ecuador World Cup 2026 team guide
Sebastián Beccacece has established a miserly defence and Moisés Caicedo’s ability in midfield could help team take the next stepThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’…
Economy
Milei government dismisses impact of World Cup on Argentina’s reserves
The American dream versus local wallets – the most expensive sporting event in history arrives at a time of falling real wages and a cheap exchange rate in Argentina. Leer…
Tuchel reveals Team GB have been helping England get ready for World Cup heat
‘The heat is a challenge but we are prepared already’Head coach believes team can go far at tournamentHeat and humidity will be obstacles to overcome but England have full belief…
Curaçao World Cup 2026 team guide
Smallest nation to reach a World Cup will be guided by the oldest coach in Dick AdvocaatThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation…
How wing-backs and chemistry helped the US break through against Senegal
Sergiño Dest scored the US’s opener on Sunday thanks a collection of little actions from his teammatesThe US men’s national team has undergone considerable change from one window to the…
Côte d’Ivoire World Cup 2026 team guide
Returning to the world stage after 12 years the 2023 African champions are ambitious and have plenty of options in attack This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World…
World Cup 2026: a visual guide to the stadiums across the trio of host nations
All you need to know about the 16 host stadiums in the US, Mexico and CanadaThe 2026 World Cup is the largest tournament ever. A total of 16 venues will…
Creaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at World Cup is more a curse than a blessing | Jonathan Wilson
Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine PortugalIt turns out that 2022 wasn’t Lionel Messi’s last dance…
Commercialised, curious, sometimes raucous: USA 94 was a joy to attend
As a skint 23-year-old I did two weeks in the US. It remains a personal favourite tournament 32 years laterYou never forget your first World Cup, and the tournament’s return…
2026 World Cup
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne goes viral after Argentine influencer backs ‘least-known’ World Cup player
The defender said he was stunned after his Instagram following jumped from 5,000 to 1.7 million in three days, thanking Argentines for the unexpected wave of support La entrada New…
World Cup 2026
NZ and Iran in World Cup limbo with LA story about more than football
Uncertainty has clouded the All Whites and Team Melli’s group stage opener to be held in Los Angeles on 15 JuneNew Zealand will play their first World Cup game in…
New Zealand
From 5,000 followers to over a million: New Zealand World Cup player Tim Payne finds social media fame
Tim Payne identified as least-known player by Argentinian influencerCampaign launched to make defender a ‘hero’ before tournament New Zealand defender Tim Payne has become an unlikely star after an influencer…
Switzerland
Switzerland World Cup 2026 team guide
Granit Xhaka and his teammates enter with high expectations after a smooth route through qualifyingThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some…
USA
Mauricio Pochettino in talks with Milan over head coach’s role as US open World Cup camp
USMNT head coach has drawn broader interest, CEO saysWorld Cup camp opens after squad reveal on TuesdaySign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterUS men’s national team head coach…
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 team guide
After finally getting his chance to manage his country, Sergej Barbarez has conjured the passion and energy that could make his team an interesting watchThis article is part of the…
South Korea
South Korea World Cup 2026 team guide
Doubts over formation and form of key players means hopes of advancing to knockout stages are not highThis article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a…
World Cup 2026
New York and New Jersey subpoena Fifa over ‘manipulated’ World Cup ticketing
Joint investigation run by NY and NJ attorneys generalSubpoena seeks information on Fifa’s ticket practicesInvestigation centers on games at MetLife StadiumThe attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have…
Football
Only two Eredivisie players in Koeman’s Dutch World Cup squad
Only two Eredivisie players have made it into Ronald Koeman’s 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup finals. Utility player...
Argentina
‘Not that bad’: Argentina’s Scaloni calms Messi injury fears before World Cup defence
Messi suffered hamstring problem on SundayScaloni will ‘wait to see how it evolves’ with new testsThe Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has calmed fears over Lionel Messi’s fitness, suggesting his…
Mexico
Mexico World Cup 2026 team guide
The co-hosts are likely to put pragmatism above style under Javier Aguirre in a home atmosphere that can be both an inspiration and a burdenThis article is part of the…
Czechia
Czechia World Cup 2026 team guide
Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progressThis article is part of…
USA
Missing a World Cup, over email? Pochettino defends communication style with tough decisions behind him
The US head coach said there was no point in speaking to players directly, but some former US World Cup cuts disagreeThe USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad – in picturesOn…
Canada
Ontario town selected as host for Team Panama during FIFA World Cup
The Town of New Tecumseth, located approximately 80 minutes north of downtown Toronto, will host Team Panama during its World Cup matches.
USA
World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT squad – in pictures
From the Robinsons to Folarin Balogun, a player-by-player guide to the United States’ squad of 26 for the World CupUSMNT squad is unveiled at New York event Continue reading...
USA
USMNT World Cup roster confirmed: Zendejas in as Luna, Tessmann and Morris miss out
Squad same as one revealed in Guardian exclusiveSpine of team from 2022 World Cup remainsUS opener is 12 June in Inglewood, CaliforniaIn pictures: player-by-player guide to the rosterThe United States’…
World Cup
De la Fuente says Spain come before club loyalty after first World Cup squad without Real Madrid players
Luis de la Fuente stressed that Spain’s badge outranks any club crest on Tuesday after naming a World Cup squad with a distinctly Barcelona hue and, for the first time,…
Iran
Sardar Azmoun’s World Cup absence for political reasons divides opinion in Iran
Few would believe the forward’s omission is unconnected to his actions protesting against the regime on social mediaMany travellers to the US have been alarmed by proposals that could require…
Mexico
President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United StatesMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Monday her government agreed to allow…
Spain
Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut
Luis de la Fuente names 26-man squad for tournamentReal Madrid players miss Spain squad for first time Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player…
Lionel Messi
‘Tired’ Lionel Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi at the centre of an injury scare just weeks before the start of the World Cup. Leer más
USA
‘I was upset for him’: how Real Salt Lake reacted to Diego Luna’s USMNT exclusion
Luna and Zavier Gozo’s World Cup dreams ended with a Friday email from US SoccerReal Salt Lake coach Pablo Mastroeni was in disbelief. The US roster for the World Cup…