Kobbie Mainoo injury update after missing England’s entire World Cup campaign
Mainoo didn’t see a minute of action this summer (Picture: Eston Parker/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
The back problem that saw Kobbie...
Nico Williams dedicates Spain's World Cup triumph to 'idol' Neymar after 'beautiful' final win over Argentina
Spain forward Nico Williams dedicated La Roja's historic World Cup final triumph over Argentina to his "idol" Neymar. The Athletic Club star...
Arsene Wenger drops hint on the future of FIFA’s World Cup hydration breaks
Arsene Wenger is FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development (Credits: REUTERS)
Hydration breaks introduced at the World Cup did not impact the...
FIFA World Cup Winners – Every champion in World Cup history
Argentina and Spain meet in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey tonight. Each will be aiming to etch their names into the immortal ranks of past...
IHEANACHO AND SARACCHI: ‘TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY,’ INSISTS O’NEILL
MARTIN O’NEILL has opened up on Celtic’s failure to sign either Kelechi Iheanacho or Marcelo Saracchi. The Hoops boss, speaking after the side’s...
How old will Kylian Mbappe be in the 2030 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappe’s age for the 2030 World Cup, including his career outlook and what his experience could mean for France’s ambitions on the global...
What’s the highest-scoring third-place game in FIFA World Cup history?
Only one match in all of FIFA World Cup history saw two national teams score a combined total of 9 goals. The clash at the 1958 tournament holds...
What’s the biggest win in a third-place game in FIFA World Cup history?
In a third-place game, there was a national team that scored 4 goals and didn't allow any; it was the biggest win for the bronze medal. The World...
What’s the highest-scoring FIFA World Cup final of all time?
The FIFA World Cup final is one of the most exciting games in soccer. However, they can go from intense to high-scoring affairs. Getting to a FIFA...
An update on Manuel Ugarte
Manchester United can confirm that Manuel Ugarte has undergone successful surgery to address a knee-ligament injury, which he suffered whilst...
Spain’s toughest matches on their way to World Cup Final
TL;DR: Spain reached Sunday’s World Cup final through more than sheer dominance. Cape Verde frustrated La Roja, Uruguay pushed them in the group...
Manchester City considering Federico Valverde swoop
Manchester City are considering a move for Federico Valverde, with Real Madrid likely to reflect on the Uruguayan's future
The post Manchester City...
Bournemouth sign Alvaro Rodríguez in £25.7m deal from Elche
Bournemouth have completed the signing of Uruguay international Alvaro Rodriguez from Spanish side Elche on a long-term contract reportedly worth...
Who is England vs Argentina referee Ismail Elfath – and could he be a good omen for Lionel Messi?
All eyes will be on Ismail Elfath (Picture: Getty)
England play Argentina on Wednesday night in a mammoth World Cup semi-final showdown in...
‘For the League of Ireland…’ Pico Lopes’ World Cup heroics hailed by Ireland legend
The Shamrock Rovers defender starred at the World Cup against Spain, Argentina, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Ex-FIFA official expects '7-0' results as Gianni Infantino's grubby World Cup plan revealed
Gianni Infantino is only thinking financially as FIFA consider expanding the number of nations at the 2030 World Cup.That is according to former...
Diego Forlán succeeds Marcelo Bielsa as Uruguay manager on temporary basis
Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exitFormer United striker takes charge until March 2027The former Manchester United striker Diego...
Alejandro Garnacho humiliated after club laugh off Xabi Alonso's swap proposal
Alejandro Garnacho's Chelsea career has reached a new low after Xabi Alonso's swap proposal has been laughed at by Uruguayan club Cerro Largo.
Man Utd cult hero Diego Forlan set to replace Marcelo Bielsa as new Uruguay head coach
Uruguay are preparing to turn to one of their greatest-ever icons to lead the national team following a disastrous 2026 World Cup campaign. Former...
Legendary striker Diego Forlan set to become Uruguay boss as he replaces Marco Bielsa
Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan is set to become Uruguay boss after a disappointing World Cup.
Ex-Man U striker Forlán to become Uruguay coach
Uruguay's Football Association (AUF) is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to become head coach of the national team on an interim basis.
Ruben Amorim plans to sign £17m Man Utd star he called the ‘future of our team’
Ex-Man Utd boss and new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty)
Ruben Amorim is keen to sign another Manchester United star after...
Gianni Infantino confirms FIFA could expand 2030 World Cup to a 64-team tournament
Gianni Infantino and FIFA are ready for a historic change at the 2030 World Cup. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the...
What is Spain’s updated FIFA ranking for 2026 World Cup quarterfinals vs Belgium?
Spain remains one of the top teams in the FIFA ranking after strong performances at the 2026 World Cup. Spain arrives at the 2026 World Cup...
This is the World Cup of the Cult Hero, where Dan Burn can be as famous as Messi
Dan Burn, come up and get your reward (Picture: Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Being a fan is an act of faith. Saying out loud you care about...
Man Utd consider pulling out of £35m transfer after medical reveals concern
United could have a big decision to make (Picture: Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Manchester United are still considering whether to go through...
What is the furthest an African team has ever gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Morocco are the last African team standing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but can they take the continent into new heights? The African teams are...
Mikel Merino addresses Arsenal future after Spain heroics at World Cup
Mikel Merino scored Spain’s winner against Portugal in the last 16 (Picture: Getty Images)
Mikel Merino is happy as ‘part of the Arsenal family’...
Darwin Nunez on track for stunning Liverpool return after odds tumble
Darwin Nunez could be set for a shock return to Liverpool this summer as he edges closer to an Al-Hilal departure.The striker joined the Saudi club...
Hull City eye Facundo Pellistri in move that could see Man Utd’s smart transfer insurance pay off
Facundo Pellistri left Manchester United in 2024, but interest from Hull City could see the winger return to the Premier League. The Uruguay...
Manchester United closing in on second summer signing after Chelsea demand
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United are ‘edging closer’ to a deal for Andrey Santos after opening talks with...
World Cup 2026’s biggest flop XI: Ronaldo, Neymar, Fernandes & more…
Brazil, Portugal and Uruguay feature heavily.
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Marcelo Saracchi Celtic Return Doubt Grows
Marcelo Saracchi's chances of returning to Celtic now appear to be fading, with the left-back's future still expected to be away from Boca Juniors....
Former Hammers boss David Moyes now installed as shock favourite for International role
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has a long list of managerial casualties despite the competition only now just heading towards the quarter final stage. The...
Pico Lopes is back on World Cup duty just days after Argentina defeat
The Shamrock Rovers defender faced Lionel Messi’s world champions after finishing second in a group with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Euro club in predicament over league rules, Leeds target's exit can ease concerns - report
Leeds United's hunt for a centre-back could lean in the direction of Real Betis' Natan.The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Elland Road as...
Why isn’t Nico Williams starting today for Spain vs Portugal at the 2026 World Cup?
Spain face a very tough test against Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, but they will do so without one of their most dangerous attackers. Spain and...
Sources: Man United's three-man midfield shortlist revealed after Mateus Fernandes agrees Tottenham move
Man United are keen to sign one of Alex Scott, Aurelien Tchouameni or Felix Nmecha after missing out on Mateus Fernandes, sources have told...
Manchester United send message to Chelsea over Andrey Santos transfer fee
Man Utd are interested in signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United have sent a message to Chelsea over the transfer...
Marcelo Saracchi Rival Interest Emerges
Another club has reportedly entered the race for Marcelo Saracchi, leaving Celtic supporters wondering whether they have already seen the last of...
VIDEO: Cape Verde players arrive to a heroic welcome after World Cup exit
The players and technical team of Cape Verde were given a heroic welcome in Praia following their return home after a successful World Cup...
Watch: Cape Verde receive hero's welcome after historic World Cup campaign
Cape Verde's national football team received a hero's welcome home after their historic FIFA World Cup debut. The "Blue Sharks" became the...
Sources: Bournemouth make new Alex Scott plan as Man United alerted to release clause
Bournemouth are working to include a release clause in Alex Scott's new contract as Man United plot a summer move, sources have told Football...
Man Utd make approach to sign Chelsea star with asking price set
Manchester United are targeting a Chelsea player (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos...
For Cape Verde, they'll always have for ever
They couldn't, could they? They almost did. Fair play, Gianni Infantino, adding an extra knockout round has proved a worthy addition to the...
Ian Wright reveals huge problem Argentina have winning World Cup after Cape Verde scare
Wright believes Argentina’s weaknesses were exposed (Picture: ITV1)
Ian Wright has major doubts over Argentina's hopes of winning the World Cup...
Cape Verde give Argentina a scare + World Cup round-up [hair edition]
Morning all, a quick Saturday round-up for you. Let’s start with Cape Verde, and although the tournament is now over for the Blue Sharks, what a...
From a Spanish masterclass to words with Lionel Messi - Pico Lopes' World Cup in pictures
The Shamrock Rovers defender had a World Cup to remember with top-class performances against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.
Fede Valverde accepts responsibility after Uruguay’s World Cup exit: “I know I wasn’t up to it”
Fede Valverde has broken his silence following Uruguay’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking full responsibility for his...
What is the furthest Ghana has gone at a FIFA World Cup?
While Ghana's FIFA World Cup history only dates back to recent decades, the Black Stars have already etched their names into tournament lore with...
What is the furthest Cape Verde has gone at a FIFA World Cup?
Cape Verde have written an amazing chapter for their history at the 2026 World Cup. Cape Verde have already made history at the 2026 World Cup....
Argentina vs Cape Verde: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for a 2026 World Cup match on July 3, 2026
Argentina clash with Cape Verde at the Miami Stadium in the FIFA World Cup round of 32. Messi's Argentina faces one of the tournament's surprises,...
World Cup minnow Cape Verde takes reigning champ Argentina to extra time
Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday.
And they stayed even halfway...
Rodri: Spanish media rave about Man City star's display vs Austria
Rodri's subpar Manchester City performances during the 2025-26 campaign have quickly been forgotten about this summer.The 30-year-old has seriously...
Cape Verde's Irish-born hero hoping to stop Lionel Messi and continue World Cup fairytale
Cape Verde will take on the World Cup holders, Argentina, in Miami on Friday, having remarkably finished second in a group containing Spain,...
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks World Cup record Lionel Messi is unable to surpass in 2026
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo broke a record at the 2026 World Cup, one that Lionel Messi could not achieve in this edition. Portugal celebrated...
Portugal v Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | The full draw | Email BeauBeau will be here shortly. In the meantime,...
World Cup 2026: Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew confident ahead of Colombia clash
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in his team's preparation for Saturday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia,...
Martin O'Neill ‘calling the shots' as Celtic close on £2m Marcelo Saracchi deal
Celtic's move to sign left-back Marcelo Saracchi on a permanent deal shows the power that Martin O'Neill currently has over the club...
Spain XI vs Austria: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today
La Roja's win over Uruguay came at a cost
Spain v Austria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 12pm local/3pm EDT/8pm BST/5am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | The full draw | Golden BootHello and welcome to live coverage...
What happens if Spain win, tie or lose vs Austria today at the 2026 World Cup?
Spain enter the knockout stage under pressure, while Austria believe in a major upset. Here's what every possible result means for both teams in...
Spain’s FIFA ranking updated for 2026 World Cup Round of 32 vs Austria
Spain entered the 2026 World Cup as the No. 2 team in the FIFA rankings, yet they have slipped down the standings ahead of their Round of 32 clash...
Bournemouth finalise £21million deal for Uruguay forward as they plan for next season under Marco Rose
The 21-year-old Uruguay international started his career at Real Madrid before moving to Elche in 2025.
Can you name Uruguay’s XI from their 2010 World Cup QF vs Ghana?
One of the most infamous matches in WC history.
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Man United set for £6m FIFA boost amid Manuel Ugarte 'disaster'
Manchester United are in line to receive up to £6million in compensation payments from FIFA after Manuel Ugarte's injury at the World Cup.That is...
Spain XI vs Austria: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today
La Roja's win over Uruguay came at a cost
SARACCHI: NEW TWIST
MARCELO SARACCHI has been told to find a new club by Boca Juniors. The Uruguayan left-back had an impressive season-long loan at Celtic last term...
Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal's streak
Two of international football's 200 club have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting?Can you remember what...
Spain XI vs Austria: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup
La Roja's win over Uruguay came at a cost
Celtic Title Winner Banished From First Team Training
Marcelo Saracchi's future at Boca Juniors appears to be all but over after the former Celtic loanee was told to find a new club on the very first...
Ex-Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa holds candid 100-minute press conference as Uruguay decision confirmed
The much-loved former Leeds United boss endured a disappointing World Cup campaign.
Marcelo Bielsa spilled the tea about Fede Valverde's attitude problems
Real Madrid superstar center midfielder Fede Valverde had a brutal World Cup, as he and Uruguay were knocked out of the group stages and were the...
Can Ronald Araujo force his way back into Barcelona’s starting XI?
It does seem odd contemplating whether your club captain will be a mainstay of the starting XI, but given what’s happened over the past 12 months,...
Marcelo Bielsa steps down from Uruguay role in explosive 100-minute press conference
Bielsa has stepped down from his post as Uruguay boss after their elimination from the World Cup
'Nobody was interested in what I transmitted' - Marcelo Bielsa bids 'very painful' goodbye to Uruguay job in 100-minute press conference
Marcelo Bielsa slams lack of interest in his methods during a marathon 100-minute press conference following Uruguay's World Cup exit.
Bielsa steps down following Uruguay’s dismal World Cup campaign
Uruguay exited the World Cup with a whimper, and as expected, Marcelo Bielsa has resigned as their head coach.
The post Bielsa steps down following...
What next for Germany as Paraguay and penalties fuel more World Cup pain?
When Germany crashed out of the 1998 World Cup – a miserable 3-0 quarter-final defeat to Croatia – the DFB hit the factory reset button. Youth...
Ruben Amorim wants to sign second £56m Man Utd star with Mason Mount decision made
Amorim is now in charge at AC Milan (Picture: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is keen to sign...
Man Utd may have to make unwanted transfer after devastating World Cup update
Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee ligament injury during Uruguay's World Cup clash with Spain and will miss the majority of the 2026/27 season.
World Cup 2026: Marcos Llorente rallies behind heartbroken Nico Williams
Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente has revealed that teammate Nico Williams is beginning to recover emotionally from the latest injury setback that...
West Ham player still 'immediate focus' for PL club despite what happened last week - report
Mateus Fernandes continues to be linked with a West Ham United exit this summer.Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are said to be the main...
Man United work on signing 'two midfielders' as extent of Manuel Ugarte injury revealed
Manchester United are planning to step up their pursuit of a new midfielder after Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off against Spain.The 25-year-old...
Leeds are down to final member of Bielsa's title-winners after Struijk latest, not who you think
Marcelo Bielsa has once again been in negative media this week at the World Cup.It feels like an age since he was the most-loved man in West...
Matheus Cunha: Brazil media rate Man United star's performance after World Cup win
Brazil's media were disappointed with Matheus Cunha's display during their 2-1 victory over Japan.The Manchester United player started the match...
Cáceres: Leaks about Uruguay's Bielsa 'twisted'
Uruguay defender Sebastián Cáceres said people twisted the narrative around Marcelo Bielsa to make the manager look bad following their elimination...
World Cup 2026: Saudi federation president Yasser Al-Misehal resigns after group-stage exit
The head of Saudi Arabian Football Federation has stepped down following the national teamâs disappointing early exit from the World...
Spain given minor reprieve on disastrous double-injury blow
Spain may yet see Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams in action again before the end of the World Cup, although neither player is expected to be back in...
Celtic loan star Marcelo Saracchi avoids Uruguay World Cup chaos, as Marcelo Bielsa loses it
One Celtic player who was unlucky not to be selected for this summer’s World Cup was Marcelo Saracchi. The Boca Juniors star had enjoyed a...
Utd's Ugarte on WCup injury: Hit 'rock bottom'
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has vowed to come back stronger after suffering a serious left knee ligament injury that has left him at "rock...
