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5 things you may not know about new France coach Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane waving at fans as he was unveiled as the newly appointed head coach of France at the French Football Federation headquarters in Paris on July 28.

The World Cup turns 100 in 2030. Here’s what you need to know about this centenary edition

Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup final. The world champions are set to host the 2030 Cup.

Hydration breaks did not impact World Cup results but future undecided, says FIFA’s Arsene Wenger

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - FIFA Technical Study Group Press Conference - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 18, 2026 FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger during the press conference REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Ex-Manchester United attacker Diego Forlan set to replace Marcelo Bielsa as interim Uruguay coach

(FILES) Former Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan arrives for the draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) is on July 13, 2026, on the verge of finalising an agreement with Diego Forlan for him to take charge of the Under-20s and act as interim manager of the senior team, following its failure at the World Cup with Marcelo Bielsa in charge. The former striker is the third-highest goalscorer in La Celeste’s history, behind Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Winner of the Ballon d’Or in South Africa, the forward was crowned champion of the 2011 Copa America in Argentina, the senior national team’s most recent major achievement. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Manchester United sign Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 19, 2026
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Magnificent World Cup campaign puts Cape Verde firmly on the map

Cape Verde’s Jovane Cabral and 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha speaking with Argentina’s Lionel Messi after their World Cup campaign came to an end.

Outgoing Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has his say for 100 minutes

Marcelo Bielsa gave a 100-minute press conference on June 30 following his departure as Uruguay head coach.

Uruguay's Ugarte suffers serious knee injury at World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Spain - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 26, 2026 Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte looks dejected as he is stretchered off after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Injury-hit Spain face winger dilemma before knockout stages

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Spain - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 26, 2026 Spain's Yeremy Pino reacts REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

5 things to know about Cape Verde’s miracle-making manager Bubista

Bubista has led Cape Verde to uncharted territory in their first World Cup, as they advance to the knockout round where they will take on defending champions Argentina in the last 32.

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