NinetyMins — 2026 FIFA World Cup News

CEO: Man Utd will follow PL template for signings

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:54:22 GMT

Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada has hinted that the club will again look to target players with Premier League experience in the transfer window after signing Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha from domestic rivals last summer.

Benfica: Madrid must pay $17M to sign Mourinho

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:42:46 GMT

Real Madrid will have to pay Benfica €15 million to sign José Mourinho as coach if Florentino Pérez is re-elected as Madrid president, the Portuguese club said on Thursday.

How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to ...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:13:38 GMT

A World Cup on home soil looms. The last time America hosted, things were very different.

A father-son's Transatlantic, cross-generational v...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:13:31 GMT

It took a Transatlantic trip to the North of England, in search of a family's football history, to truly experience the purity and love of the game.

Like father like son - international goals run in the family

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:57:46 GMT

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.

Wilkinson spends night in airport but says Wales will be ready

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:16:30 GMT

Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says Wales cannot let travel chaos affect their performance in Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keen on Arsenal...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:13:02 GMT

Real Madrid are weighing up an approach for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Transfer Talk has the latest.

What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:12:16 GMT

With falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity, could the biggest World Cup ever see swathes of empty seats?

York City accept Hearts offer for Fagan-Walcott

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:01 GMT

York City accept what would be a club-record, seven-figure bid for defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Heart of Midlothian.

Giuliani: WC security challenge 'unprecedented'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:54:15 GMT

This summer's World Cup will pose an unprecedented security challenge due to its size and scope, but the nation's law enforcement is "leaning in," Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, told ESPN.

Neymar to miss Brazil's final pre-WC friendly

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:54:15 GMT

Neymar will not travel with the rest of the Brazil squad for their final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt on Saturday.

Iran players: U.S. politics, war affect WC prep

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:54:14 GMT

Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.

Sources: Forest reject City's Anderson offer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:51 GMT

Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.

Diomande 'admires' PSG amid Liverpool interest

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:51 GMT

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has said "it would be a pleasure" to play in France, adding that Paris Saint-Germain are a team he has loved since he was "little" amid interest from Liverpool.

Dest 'surprised' by pro-U.S. crowd in USMNT win

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:51 GMT

U.S. international Sergiño Dest said he was "pretty surprised" at the level of fan support the team received at Sunday's 3-2 friendly win over Senegal.

City warn Madrid with legal action over Haaland

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:51 GMT

Manchester City have threatened legal action after Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign Erling Haaland if he's elected.

FIFA ban water bottles inside stadiums at WC

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:50 GMT

Fans will no longer be able to bring refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums after FIFA changed its policy.

📈 Ranking all 48 World Cup squads

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:53:50 GMT

We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they stand.

Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:31:17 GMT

England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts’ threat will be amplified by the returning Bonmatí

The equation sounds simple: avoid defeat on Friday and England will qualify automatically for the Women’s World Cup. The reality of the task ahead is far more complicated. Facing the world champions, Spain, like the Serra de Tramuntana mountain rang

Football Daily

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:11:00 GMT

Kelly Cates is joined by Pat Nevin and Roddy Forsyth

Iran World Cup 2026 team guide

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:09 GMT

All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent times

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisatio

Football Daily | World Cup Omitted XI: the star players watching from the sofa this summer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:24:52 GMT

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With every squad for the Geopolitics World Cup now finalised – Turkey, Jordan, Ghana and Uzbekistan were the last teams to confirm their 26-man rosters on Tuesday – we now know exactly who is making the trip to the tournament. But as

Who are the World Cup's record holders?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:24:10 GMT
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament

Which World Cup records are most likely to be brok...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:45 GMT
This summer's expanded tournament in North America could be one to rewrite the record books.

Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:45 GMT
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

WSL has 'the edge' to attract Europe's best players

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:39 GMT
England defender Lucy Bronze says the Women's Super League has "the edge" of improving each year so is able to attract Europe's best players.

'I need to put myself first' - McCabe on Chelsea move

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:22:23 GMT
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe says that she had to "put myself first" as she opens up about her switch from Arsenal to Chelsea.

Shearer on Beckham, pressure and Argentina heartbreak

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:06:07 GMT
Alan Shearer reflects on his and England's performances at the 1998 World Cup.

World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game's grand event

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:01:57 GMT
On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.

Miller hopes to make a name for himself at Hearts

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:48:24 GMT
Calvin Miller agrees a three-year contract to join Hearts from Falkirk later this month.

Brighton expect second Spurs bid for Van Hecke

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:41:51 GMT
Brighton are expecting Tottenham to return with an increased offer after rejecting an initial £70m bid for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:17 GMT

Supporters groups condemn ‘immoral’ u-turn
Fifa says policy a safety measure to prevent injury
Fifa has been accused of putting revenue ahead of fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums.
In a late U-turn, the governing body rowed back on its advice that empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles wou

Man City Keep or Dump: Who should be part of brave...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:58:10 GMT
How should Manchester City approach key decisions ahead of their first season without Pep Guardiola in a decade? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.

EFL scraps three-window transfer ban for late payments

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:47:45 GMT
Clubs in the English Football League vote to reduce the length of free-restriction transfer windows for late payments.

Guardiola quit '100 times' in the past - Khaldoon

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:06:11 GMT
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak knew Pep Guardiola was serious about quitting as Manchester City manager after talking him round on previous occasions.

Pep Guardiola ‘threatened to quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:05 GMT

Chair compares Guardiola with The Boy Who Cried Wolf
‘He never thought he would stay more than four years’
Khaldoon al-Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola “quit 100 times” as Manchester City manager, with the chair comparing the empty threats to The Boy Who Cried Wolf, one of Aesop’s Fables.
Arsenal and the Champions League final before we are all brought together in beautif

Former Scotland forward Brazil 'lucky' to be alive

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:42:07 GMT
Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil says he is "very, very lucky to be here" after recent liver transplant.

Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:21:03 GMT
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:48 GMT

Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion
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Who would England be likely to play if they reach the World Cup final?

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:48:36 GMT

England could face knockout ties against DR Congo, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina before facing Spain in the final
By Opta Analyst
Who will England have to beat to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966? We can’t predict the future but, with the help of the Opta supercomputer, we can give a probabilistic estimate of what could happen. Let

Toone learned 'massive lesson' from hip injury setback

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:03:56 GMT
Ella Toone says she learned a "massive lesson" from her recent injury setback and now she is ready to perform again for England.

World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:55:49 GMT

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information
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Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World ...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:51:48 GMT
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ESPN brings you our list of the tournament's next young stars aged 21 or under.

Man City consider legal action over Real candidate's promise to sign Haaland

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:27:35 GMT
After a candidate in Real Madrid's presidential election unveils an Erling Haaland shirt on live TV, Manchester City dismiss the suggestion their striker will move to Spain.

World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, ...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:03 GMT
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?

Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise ...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:03:06 GMT
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but he's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.