FIFA changed the pre-match ceremony for Saudi Arabia and Uruguay because of their strict rules. FIFA made a small change to the pre-match ceremony for the game between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay because of special rules around the flags. The 2026 World Cup in North America, which is the first with 48 teams, has introduced
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World Cup manager set to leave job right after the tournament, with talks of Premier League interest Roberto Martinez is expected to step down as Portugal’s manager after the World Cup, no matter how well the team performs in the tournament. His contract runs until the end of July, and he’s reportedly decided not to
Iliman Ndiaye interview: ‘You never know where football will take you… I really want to play in the Champions League’ It feels like Iliman Ndiaye is about to start an exciting new chapter in his amazing story. Right before a very personal match against France—a country that means a lot to him—Senegal’s number 13 is
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa kindly declines to take part in the photoshoot before the World Cup opener. Marcelo Bielsa recently shared that he’s “not a model” after he didn’t look at the camera in a promotional video shown on TV before Uruguay’s World Cup match against Saudi Arabia. The 70-year-old coach, who is known for
Iran team had to leave the United States right after their game with New Zealand, and their manager spoke out against FIFA. Iran had to leave Los Angeles and head back to their base in Mexico right after their first World Cup match against New Zealand. Their coach, Amir Ghalenoei, openly shared his frustration about
Ruben Amorim surprised everyone by suggesting a Man Utd player as his first pick for AC Milan. According to reports, AC Milan might get the chance to sign one of Ruben Amorim’s former players from Manchester United. Amorim, who was let go by Manchester United in January after a tough 14 months, is set to
Iran player shares thoughts after facing criticism over World Cup celebration One of Iran’s goal scorers has shared why he celebrated the way he did after some people thought his gesture was controversial during their first World Cup game against New Zealand. After a tough lead-up to the tournament, including visa issues and having to
Harry Maguire shares how he had a brief but awkward chat with Thomas Tuchel about being left out of England’s World Cup squad. Harry Maguire opened up about the “awkward” way Thomas Tuchel told him he wouldn’t be going to the World Cup with England. Having been part of England’s World Cup squads in 2018
Two clubs stopped from triggering the £40 million clause in Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd contract. Marcus Rashford has a £40 million clause in his Manchester United contract that any club can trigger—except Liverpool and Manchester City, it’s been revealed. Rashford’s future is still a bit unclear. Last summer, he joined Barcelona on a season-long loan
Big setback for England before their first game as a key player is likely to miss the World Cup because of an injury. England has just faced a big injury problem right before their first game in the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s team will start their tournament against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night.
Mikel Oyarzabal sets a surprising World Cup record that might never be beaten Spain’s forward Mikel Oyarzabal has made a surprising record that he probably wishes he hadn’t. On Monday afternoon, Euro 2024 champions Spain had a tough start to their World Cup journey, ending with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium.