France World Cup 2026 team guide
Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have the attacking power to shred opponents but will Didier Deschamps let them off the leash? This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’...
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Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest
Co-hosts’ government adamant Zocalo event will go ahead 100,000 expected at official Fifa Fan Fest for kick-off Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zocalo plaza in Mexico City to...
Shattered dreams: best XI from countries not at the World Cup
From Donnarumma to Kvaratskhelia, this all-star team, with a maximum of two players per country, all have the summer off The 27-year-old Italy captain is widely considered one of the best keepers in the...
Jürgen Klopp’s agent shoots down ‘annoying’ talk of Real Madrid move
Presidential candidate Riquelme wants German as coach Former Liverpool manager now works for Red Bull Jürgen Klopp’s agent has dismissed talk of the former Liverpool manager filling the vacant post at Real Madrid should...
Zohran Mamdani plays the Guardian’s Bracketology to predict World Cup winner – video
The New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, briefly stepped away from City Hall to tackle the ultimate soccer challenge: predicting the entire World Cup bracket In the Guardian’s exclusive interactive game. From shocking early...
David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life
Joint-chair and director of relegated club to tackle ‘false allegations’ ‘I am absolutely not the person the media has decided to paint me as’ David Sullivan has announced his resignation as a joint-chair and...
Fifa backtracks on plastic water bottles ban at World Cup after fury from fans
Fans will now be allowed one sealed bottle at matches Keir Starmer among critics of previous U-turn on policy Fifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup in North America,...
Iran slams US ‘discriminatory treatment’ over World Cup visa refusals
Backroom staff denied entry visas for US, claims post on X Team have moved training base from Arizona to Mexico Iran has slammed World Cup co-hosts the United States over what it called “discriminatory...
World Cup 2026 buildup as England and Scotland gear up for friendlies – matchday live
World Cup friendly football news from 8am UK time Your essential guide to every player at the World Cup You can email us here | Sign up for Football Daily Sarina Wiegman admitted she...
Relentless rise of VAR, new red card offences and more: those new World Cup rules in full
2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest, longest and most expensive. It will also...