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Lamine Yamal injury update offers Spain World Cup hope

Yamal was forced off with a hamstring injury during Barcelona’s win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, sparking fears over his World Cup status

The Independent UK

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance

England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions.

The Independent UK

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Lamine Yamal Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date As World Cup Fears Mount

The young winger injured his hamstring taking, and scoring, a penalty on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US

Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US

The Independent UK

Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup

Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope

The Independent UK

Can the England flag ever be cool again? Gen Z are taking back control

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Our flag is having a PR crisis thanks to far-right demonstrations and the Raise the Colours movement. On St George’s Day, with the World Cup fast approaching, Lydia Spencer-Elliott talks to those determined to reclaim it as a symbol of hope not hate

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Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’

Italy’s goalkeeping legend tells Donald McRae about getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself for Zidane’s World Cup final red card

The Guardian - UK

Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting

A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist

The Independent UK

Man halfway through 3,000 mile US walk says his team and ‘cold pint’ drive him

Craig Ferguson, 22, of Paisley, reached the 1,500-mile mark in Kansas on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Man aiming to be first person to trek across US wearing kilt shares his driving force of motivation

This current challenge follows a previous endurance walk from Glasgow to Munich in 2024

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Ball—Ranked

The world’s leading soccer stars will convene in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Pittsburgh Thinks the NFL Draft Is Worth $19 Million of Taxpayer Money. Here's What Past Draft Data Say.

Plus: NFL draft rookies get screwed by the players union, and governments are charging a ton to get to the World Cup

Reason

USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Luna’s Standout Skills, Aaronson's Assists

MLS standouts stole the show among USMNT stars this weekend as the World Cup roster deadline approaches.

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Five Candidates to Replace Mauricio Pochettino As USMNT Manager After 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation could be on the hunt for a new USMNT manager after hosting the 2026 World Cup.

FourFourTwo

Which former Premier League managers will be at World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026 is a 48-team colossus and there will be some familiar faces in the technical areas of the United States, Canada and Mexico

Fortune

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed

"We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian.

AAP

Hat-trick heroics for Socceroo in a real Toure de force

Young Socceroo Mohamed Toure continues to shine in the lead-up to the World Cup, scoring another hat-trick for English Championship side Norwich.

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New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park

The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa

FourFourTwo

Who is Jules Rimet?

World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd World Cup. The winners of the first nine were awarded the Jules Rimet Trophy – but who is Jules Rimet?

FourFourTwo

The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

FourFourTwo

How much will it cost to attend World Cup 2026 matches using public transport?

World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 stadiums across three countries and fans are already counting the cost of getting to matches

The Independent UK

Kansas City outline ‘inclusive’ World Cup transport plans amid spiralling New Jersey costs

Kansas City have revealed their reasonably-priced transport plans amid controversy of spiralling costs at the World Cup

AAP

Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Australia will conclude their build-up to the World Cup with a match against the world's 19th-ranked side Switzerland, a rare outing against European opponents.

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