World Cup

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JUNE 08: Scotland's Ross Stewart during a UEFA Nations League match between Scotland and Armenia at Hampden Park, on June 08, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Scotland select Stewart in 26-man World Cup squad

Steve Clarke believes Ross Stewart's return to the Scotland squad for this summer's World Cup is a "good story" and well deserved.

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People celebrate after the announcement of Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr. during an event to announce Brazil's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Museum of Tomorrow, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 18, 2026.

Neymar makes it as Ancelotti names Brazil World Cup squad

Neymar has been named in Brazil's squad for next month's World Cup, manager Carlo Ancelotti ⁠confirmed, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer's biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle.

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White ruled out for rest of season, set to miss World Cup

Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury in a significant setback to Arsenal's bid for a Premier League and Champions League double.

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LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 17: Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica speaks towards Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica

Prestianni's World Cup hopes hit by worldwide ban

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni will miss Argentina's first two World Cup matches this summer if selected in their squad after his ban for abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was extended worldwide.

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 5: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis -

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to its headquarters for talks over the country's participation at this year's World Cup.

Soccer • 05 May

'Gianni is fantastic, he's a friend of mine, he talked about it, I said, 'you do whatever you want,'' the US president said

'Let them play' - Trump backs Infantino's stance on Iran

Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States this summer, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted.

Soccer • 30 Apr

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 17: Gianluca Prestianni of SL Benfica confronts with alleged racist comments directed at Goal Scorer Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid C.F. after goal celebrations during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off

Players who cover mouths could face red card at World Cup

Players who cover their mouths when confronting an opponent will be sent off at this summer's World Cup.

Soccer • 28 Apr

FIFA World Cup final draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

25% of World Cup games likely to be in over 26C - study

A study by World Weather Attribution has found that 25% of the matches at the World Cup are likely to be played in conditions exceeding 26C.

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Abdullah Madu of Saudi Arabia is shown a yellow card by referee Michael Oliver during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Lusail City, Qata

FIFA to change yellow card suspension rules at World Cup

FIFA is set to change the yellow card suspension rules at this summer's World Cup, it has been reported.

Soccer • 27 Apr

FIFA set to raise World Cup prize money

World Cup prize money is set to be increased after concerns were raised by some national associations over high operational costs at the tournament.

Soccer • 26 Apr

BERGAMO, ITALY - MARCH 26: Moise Kean of Italy celebrates after scoring the goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by C

Italy dismiss Trump envoy's World Cup suggestion

The suggestion from US President Donald Trump's special envoy Paolo Zampolli that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year's World Cup has been quickly dismissed by the Italian Sports Minister.

Soccer • 24 Apr

Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (L) asks for substitution as Barcelona's Spanish forward #10 Lamine Yamal lies on the ground after sustaining an injury during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Cam

Yamal out for the season, but will be back for World Cup

Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season ⁠due to a hamstring injury in the left leg, but the Spain international is expected to be available for this year's World Cup.

Soccer • 23 Apr

3 June 2025; Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland in action against Dominika Čonč of Slovenia during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Netherlands clash

Republic of Ireland will conclude their home group campaign in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying series when they take on the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday, 5 June with kick-off at 7:30pm.

Soccer • 20 Apr

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool suffers from an achilles tendon injury during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Anfield on April 14, 2026 in Live

Ekitike to miss World Cup with Achilles injury

Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday and will miss the World Cup with France.

Soccer • 15 Apr

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - MARCH 31: Gennaro Gattuso of Italy react with disappointment during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica,

Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup failure

Gennaro Gattuso has departed his role as Italy boss by mutual consent and "with pain in his heart" as the nation look to start afresh following their latest failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Soccer • 03 Apr

Infantino previously said US president Donald Trump would welcome Iran at the World Cup, but Trump said earlier this month he did not think it would be 'appropriate' for the country to take part

Infantino insists Iran 'will play at the World Cup'

Iran "will play at the World Cup" despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.

Soccer • 31 Mar

26 March 2026; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson after the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-off semi-final match between Czechia and Republic of Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

'It's just pain' - Hallgrimsson devastated by defeat

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said all he could feel was pain as he admitted it was impossible to console his players after the World Cup play-off penalty shootout loss to Czechia at the Fortuna Arena.

Soccer • 27 Mar

26 March 2026; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland shoots to score his side's first goal, a penalty, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-off semi-final match between Czechia and Republic of Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia.

'Thank you, stick with us' - Parrott tells Ireland fans

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott thanked the country's supporters and implored them to stick with the team after a night when their World Cup dreams ended with a penalty shootout in Prague.

Soccer • 27 Mar

Northern Ireland's Alistair McCann and Italy�s Nicolo Barella (left) battle for

Northern Ireland approaching Italy with optimism - McCann

Ali McCann knows from first-hand experience there is no reason to believe Northern Ireland cannot be a match for Italy in Thursday's World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final in Bergamo.

Soccer • 23 Mar

25 March 2026; A general view during a Republic of Ireland men's training session at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Irish fans warned over 'fake tickets' for World Cup clash

Republic of Ireland supporters have been warned not to buy unauthorised tickets ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czechia in the Fortuna Arena on Thursday night.

Soccer • 25 Mar

Ryan Thomas during the Poland - New Zealand friendly football match at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland

New Zealand would play Iran World Cup game outside US

New Zealand soccer players have said they would be willing to play Iran outside the ⁠United States in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, as uncertainty persists over the fixture amid geopolitical tensions.

Soccer • 25 Mar