England Rocked by Kit Theft as FIFA Faces Empty-Seat Scrutiny
England’s kit stolen in Kansas City; two held by police FIFA defends empty seats amid fan frustration USA thump Paraguay 4-1; Pulisic fitness watched England’s Distraction and the Early Optics Just days out from their opener, England have been hit by a theft of match bo... show more
Canada Earn First World Cup Point as Larin Saves the Night in Toronto
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to smash home a late equaliser Jovo Lukic’s first-half header had put Bosnia ahead Canada claim their first-ever World Cup point amid late drama Larin’s Lifeline Caps a Ferocious Fightback Under the lights in Toronto, co-hosts Canada launc... show more
Empty Seats, Water Breaks, and Chaos: A Bumpy Start to World Cup 2026
Empty seats spark fresh anger over FIFA ticket pricing Mauricio Pochettino hits out at mandatory water breaks Mexico win chaotic opener featuring three red cards World Cup 2026 is up and running, but the gloss has taken a knock. The sight of thousands of empty red seats... show more
Mexico Light Up the Azteca as Three Reds Mark Wild World Cup Opener
Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 at a roaring Estadio Azteca Three red cards: two for Bafana Bafana, one late for Cesar Montes Raul Jimenez scores emotional header six years after fractured skull World Cup 2026 burst into life in Mexico City, where the co-hosts han... show more
Declan Rice Shrugs Off Sunburn and Sparks England Belief
Rice laughs off viral sunburn after Florida heat hits hard Opens scoring in 3-0 win over Costa Rica to cap Tuchel’s prep Arsenal title win fuels belief England can go all the way Only in football do you go from sunburn memes to scoring the opener in a neat 3-0 within 48... show more
Tuchel’s England Take Shape After Storm-Delayed Costa Rica Test
Kick-off in Orlando pushed back an hour by storms; action underway at 10pm BST Tuchel rolls out a telling XI, with Saka handled carefully ahead of Croatia on 17 June Kane levels Gerrard on 114 England caps; early Bellingham threat but no penalty Welcome to Florida, wher... show more
Spain’s Tiki-Taka 2.0: Control With a Cutting Edge
De la Fuente’s update: possession with purpose, width and quick strikes Euro 2024 proved the template; Spain now among 2026 favourites Yamal and Nico Williams add pace and punch; Rodri anchors the lot Remember the Spain of pass, pass, pass? This is the modern remix. Und... show more
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
