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All the BBC World Cup experts, hosts, and commentators together The BBC is excited to kick off its first group stage match of the 2026 World Cup on Friday, when hosts Canada take on Bosnia and Herzegovina. A great team of well-known presenters and experts will be joining the coverage for the tournament. This summer,

An England fan learns live on air that he’s been refused entry to the US after going on a cruise holiday. A big England fan who had World Cup tickets found out live on air that his Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application was rejected because he visited Cuba on a cruise. Lately, new

World Cup star has a funny pre-game habit that helped during their first match A World Cup newcomer has a quirky pre-game habit that really paid off in his team’s first match. South Korea had a great start on Thursday, coming from behind to beat Czechia at Akron Stadium in Zapopan, near Guadalajara. Ladislav Krejci

Fenerbahce is aiming to sign a Real Madrid star along with Mo Salah as they work to build a dream team. Fenerbahce are hoping to bring in a Real Madrid star to join former Liverpool legend Mo Salah as they build for the future, according to reports. Salah wrapped up an incredible nine years at

Gary Neville shares why he chose not to sing the England national anthem. Gary Neville has shared why he didn’t sing “God Save the Queen” when he first played for England—a choice he now calls a “big mistake.” The former Manchester United defender, who played 85 times for England, faced a lot of criticism last

Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Ibrahima Konate, and five Premier League clubs are interested in this World Cup star. Liverpool are said to be interested in a World Cup defender who could team up with Virgil van Dijk at the heart of Andoni Iraola’s defense. It’s been a busy summer for Liverpool after

Domino’s has fixed the biggest problem every football fan faces on game day. We all know there’s nothing better than football and pizza together, right? But let’s be honest, it’s pretty annoying when you end up with tomato sauce all over your brand-new England shirt while cheering a last-minute goal or shouting at VAR. Luckily,

Jermaine Jenas speaks out for the first time in two years after leaving the BBC over ‘inappropriate messages’. Jermaine Jenas has finally spoken out two years after he was let go by the BBC for sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues. Back in August 2024, the former Newcastle United, Spurs, and QPR player was removed

Thomas Partey was not allowed into Canada as FIFA shared a statement before the World Cup opener. Thomas Partey won’t be able to play in Ghana’s first World Cup game because his visa to enter Canada was denied. The 2026 World Cup has officially started, with Mexico winning an exciting 2-0 match against South Africa

FIFA’s tough World Cup rule was broken twice in the opening game between Mexico and South Africa. It only took one game for a broadcaster to break a strict FIFA rule at the 2026 World Cup. Just like in 2010, co-hosts Mexico won the opener, beating South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca with goals from

Virgil van Dijk could make a surprising move, which would be a big setback for Liverpool. Liverpool might face another tough challenge, as reports are linking Virgil van Dijk with a surprise move away from the club. After the 2025/26 season, there have already been big changes at Anfield—Arne Slot was let go and replaced

Here’s everything you should know about tipping in North America as world football comes to the U.S. About 65,000 UK football fans are heading to North America this week, hoping for an unforgettable month. Everyone knows what they want to see on the pitch, but one thing that can be confusing is tipping culture. From