England Play It Smart With Bukayo Saka As Florida Camp Gathers Pace
England taking a cautious approach to Bukayo Saka’s return Declan Rice confirmed as vice-captain; others fully fit John Stones ready to start ahead of Costa Rica friendly England’s camp in Florida has a calm, businesslike feel to it — and that’s exactly what you want be... show more
Iran’s Ticket Row Rocks World Cup Build-Up
FFIRI says Iran’s full World Cup ticket allocation has been pulled Fans with travel booked now face missing Group G matches No public comment yet from FIFA or the US authorities Ticket Fiasco Overshadows Kick-Off Days before football’s global showpiece gets going, Iran’... show more
Timber Blow Derails Netherlands’ World Cup Plans
Jurrien Timber ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury KNVB confirm he’ll exit camp after the USA friendly with Uzbekistan Lutsharel Geertruida called up; Dutch open vs Japan on 14 June Huge blow for the Oranje: Arsenal’s Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has been si... show more
Germany’s Tournament Aura Has Gone: Can Nagelsmann Restore The Machine?
Germany’s World Cup aura shattered by 2018 and 2022 group exits Nagelsmann rebuild: Neuer back; Musiala and Wirtz carry the threat Group E offers a path, but basics and a No 9 still key For a generation, Germany turned up at World Cups and you pencilled them into at lea... show more
Eriksen Scare in Copenhagen, but Danish Star Is Conscious
Eriksen conscious in hospital after collapsing v Ukraine Team doctor: ICD/pacemaker acted as intended; tests ongoing Match abandoned as players and staff unable to continue There was a chilling sense of déjà vu in Copenhagen as Christian Eriksen went down in the 65th mi... show more
Scotland Smash Bolivia And Head To World Cup With A Spring In Their Step
Shankland, McTominay and Adams fire Scotland to a commanding 4-0 win Momentum grows after last week’s 4-1 over Curacao; Haiti opener next FIFA rankings caveat, but control and cutting edge bode well Scotland couldn’t have asked for a cleaner tune-up. In steamy New Jerse... show more
Kane And Watkins Lead The Line As England Test Themselves Against New Zealand
Tuchel starts Kane and Watkins; England hint at a bold 4-2-4 in Tampa All Whites confirm Chris Wood and Tim Payne; England in red change strip Pitch scrutiny, FIFA set-piece clampdown, and sleep guidance all in play Tuchel Pairs Kane and Watkins Up Top Thomas Tuchel has... show more
FIFA’s Water-Bottle U-Turn at the World Cup 2026
FIFA allows one factory-sealed 590ml bottle per fan Reusable bottles still barred amid safety concerns Backlash from fans, scientists and PM Keir Starmer FIFA has performed a sharp U-turn on its World Cup hydration rules, confirming supporters can now take one soft-plas... show more
Tuchel Frets Over Tampa Turf but Sticks to England’s Script
Patchwork grass in Tampa raises eyebrows ahead of England vs New Zealand Tuchel says selection stays the same despite surface concerns Planned 45/45 split as Croatia opener looms on 17 June Tuchel Plays Down Turf Fears in Tampa Thomas Tuchel isn’t exactly enamoured with... show more
World Cup 2026 Group F: Dutch Steel Faces Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia
Netherlands are favourites, but Group F is no free hit Japan and Sweden bring goals; Tunisia are stubborn and savvy Prediction: Netherlands 1st, Sweden 2nd, Japan 3rd, Tunisia out Why Group F Will Be Box Office On paper, this is one of the knottiest pools at the 2026 Wo... show more
