World Cup football

US thrashed 5-2 by Belgium in reality check for World Cup hosts

The thrashing comes as a wake-up call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans.

Thomas Tuchel plays down Harry Maguire’s World Cup hopes

England defender Harry Maguire running with the ball during the 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium in west London on March 27, 2026.

Defiant Senegal display Afcon trophy before beating Peru in pre-World Cup friendly

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate holding aloft the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their World Cup friendly against Peru on March 28.

Thomas Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England friendly draw against Uruguay

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 England's Ben White concedes a penalty against Uruguay's Federico Vinas Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Kylian Mbappe inspires 10-man France to win over Brazil

France's Kylian Mbappe surging clear of Brazil's Raphinha during their friendly on March 26.

Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales and Ireland suffer penalty heartbreak

Italy's Moise Kean celebrates scoring their second goal.

World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

People view works during the opening of the exhibition 'Football and Art: A Shared Emotion' in Mexico City. Recycled seats from the former Azteca Stadium, scaled-down dirt football fields, and historical archives of football around the world are among the hundred works on display at the Jumex Museum in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Final phase of World Cup ticket sales to open April 1

In total, some 7 million tickets are expected to be sold, taking into account the capacities of the 16 stadiums being used for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Michael Carrick urges England boss Thomas Tuchel to call up Manchester United trio

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick speaks to Kobbie Mainoo during a Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in the US, says football chief

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view as Draw Assistant Shaquille O'Neal draws Iran during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

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