FIFA World Cup 2026

Gareth Bale has recommended 'genius manager' Carlo Ancelotti to Manchester United as they prepare to appoint Ruben Amorim's replacement.

The former German coach is being linked to lead the Black Stars at the World Cup Leer

Here are the 26 players who probably make the cut if the roster had to be picked now

The Black Stars have been left without a manager just 75 days before their first World Cup group game with Panama on June 18.

Chelsea are set to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco

The clock ticks ever closer to the 2026 World Cup. Atlanta will have a major role to play in that tournament as it hosts one of two semifinals of the world's most beloved sporting event.

Today isn't just any My Biddy Aunt: the almighty Egg Cup is up for grabs. Can medicated Pete get his gloved hands on his first ever piece of silverware? Jim and a list of wonderfully obscure goalkeepers stand in his way. Let's find out! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicky Butt believes can see Manchester United bringing James Garner back to Old Trafford after his impressive performances at Everton.

Humanoid Atlas and his four-legged robot dog sidekick Spot will help keep spectators safe at this year's World Cup tournament, which is taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-final weekend and reflect on England’s far from sizzling World Cup send off. Plus the non-league Ted Lasso, Steve Bracknall joins the pod live as his Royal Oak FC prepares to take to the field in real life for a big quarter-final of their own. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to [email protected] 01:10 England struggle in ‘send-off’, 05:00 John gets called out for his ‘shabby shoes’, 11:25 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 13:30 Defining week for Arne Slot? 15:45 What if Spurs get relegated? 23:55 Steve Bracknall joins the pod! 33:30 Unintended pub names, 38:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary. 5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1715 Chelsea v Port Vale in FA Cup, Sat 2000 Southampton v Arsenal in FA Cup, Sun 1300 Arsenal v Brighton in Women’s FA Cup, Sun 1630 West Ham v Leeds in FA Cup. Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Agricultural challenge, Back of the net, Back to square one, Backside and elbows, Booked, Bosman, Bullet header, Channel of joy, Coupon buster, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Piledriver, Put his cap on it, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Stick it in the mixer, Sweeper keeper, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO 2-0 can be a dangerous score, Asterisk, Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn’t sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, Drubbing, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Goalkeepers’ Union, Good leave, Good touch for a big man, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In the hat, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Lackadaisical, Leading the line, Leather a shot, Middle of the park, Needed no second invitation, Nice headache to have, No-look pass, Nutmeg, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Queensbury rules, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Staving off relegation, Steal a march, Sting the palms, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That’s great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in, We’ve got a cup tie on our hands.

Roberto Mancini is one of three candidates drawn up to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy boss, talkSPORT understands. Gattuso has officially stepped down from his role following their failure to qua…

In the wake of Italy's failure to make a third soccer World Cup, our writers detail the biggest international underperformers in sports

Ex-Romania national team manager Mircea Lucescu suffered a heart attack on Friday morning. The news comes just 24 hours after the 80-year-old was forced to step down from his role in charge of the …

It opened in 1987, making it one of the older stadiums to feature at the 2026 World Cup

For the tournament to grab the nation's imagination, the co-hosting United States has to perform.

Danny Mills believes that Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target Elliot Anderson is 'way off' the level required to be considered one of England's best current midfielders.

Mauricio Pochettino faces several tough decisions to name a squad for the 2026 World Cup hosts A full 24 matches into the Mauricio Pochettino era, we have arrived at the moment of truth. The US men’s national team’s 2026 World Cup roster will be named on 26 May, and the team’s two recent friendlies (a 5-2 loss to Belgium and a 2-0 loss to Portgual) have given Pochettino plenty to think about as he makes his selection. We here at the Guardian have made our picks as well – based a little on our own preference, but still within the realm of what Pochettino may do. Separately, the three of us made our 26-man rosters. Any player who we agreed on got the “on the squad” designation. Anyone we differed on is listed as “up for debate”, with other notable exclusions listed as “out of the picture”.

Even though they failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties in the playoff semi-finals, Wales are currently undergoing an exciting tactical revolution under Craig Bellamy. It’s the 46-year-old Welshman’s first-ever managerial job outside of the academy level, and he is already showing his tactical acumen. For many […] The post Craig Bellamy Tactics At Wales 2026: Transforming The Dragons’ Identity – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Another unforgettable night following Sacramento Republic FC in the U.S. Open Cup! Sacramento traveled to Clovis, CA to take on Valley 559 FC in Round 2 — and despite the rain all game long, Republic delivered an amazing 4-0 performance. You could honestly say it was raining goals ☔⚽ From the game day atmosphere to the weather and all the action on the field, this vlog captures the full experience. With the win, Sacramento now advances to the Round of 32 where they’ll host Minnesota United FC on April 14 at 7PM 👀 Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more game day content! Music: "Funky Boxstep" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joachim Low has shut down speculation over him taking the Ghana job for the World Cup. The German was linked with the Black Stars vacancy after they sacked Otto Addo, who guided them to the 2026 Wo…

Phil Foden has been urged to leave Manchester City this summer for the betterment of his club and international career. The 25-year-old is currently in the midst of his first career pitfall having …

A former Premier League and Real Madrid star had to be rushed to hospital after a World Cup warm-up after suffering from "severe dehydration" while playing stateside

Alan Shearer goes head-to-head with Micah Richards in our latest quiz challenge, putting their football knowledge to the test with a round on World Cup Golden Boot winners. Will Alan’s wealth of experience on the biggest stage give him the edge, or can Micah snatch another victory and get back to winning ways. Beyond the quiz, the conversation turns to the international break. Are Thomas Tuchel’s side becoming too dependent on Harry Kane for goals? Do the last two matches raise any real concerns, or are they just part of the bigger picture as the tournament approaches? And with squad selection looming, which players have done enough to secure their place, and who may have played themselves out of contention? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football Join The Players Lounge for FREE for access to our FPL, tips from Fantasy Football Hub, AI-powered team ratings and our private Slack community. Sign up today at: therestisfootball.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@therestisfootball?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://linktr.ee/therestisfootball ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🗞️ Sign Up To The Newsletter Here: https://mailchi.mp/therestisfootball/trif ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRestIsFootball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therestisfootball/ Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/8c729650-9d54-407d-8c62-c658546eee44 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restisfootball Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestIsFootball ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo team up for new Lego World Cup advert The National

48 teams qualified for World Cup 2026 but there are top players who won't be there – here's who's missing out

This England superfan went viral at the last World Cup and has recalled one of his more bizarre memories of following the Three Lions

Morning all. We’ll hear from Mikel Arteta today for the first time in a couple of weeks, but with the schedule the way it is, and the way it could potentially be if we continue to make progress in the cup competitions, his will be a voice we can’t escape. Today, the big questions will […] The post No explanation required appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Glenn Davis dives in to the completed 48 team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guests: - Eric Quill, FC Dallas Head Coach - Brian Sciaretta, Writer covering U.S. Soccer - Brad Davis, former Houston Dynamo and U.S. men's national team midfielder "Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis" airs Tuesdays 6 p.m. CT on ESPN Houston 97.5 and 92.5 FM. Soccer Matters Linktree: https://linktr.ee/soccermatters Merchandise: https://stores.lamontbrands.com/affiliates/default.aspx?p=viewcat&showpage=1 Follow Soccer Matters on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoccerMatters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccermattersgd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soccermatters X: https://www.twitter.com/soccermattersGD Follow Glenn Davis on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenndavissoc/ X: https://www.twitter.com/GlennDavisSoc Subscribe to the Podcast! ESPN Houston: https://www.espn975.com/soccer-matters/ AudioBoom: https://audioboom.com/channels/4554269-soccer-matters-with-glenn-davis Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-matters-with-glenn-davis/id594664700?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MzjD3583qxnNNVhW8fc00

The 22-year-old Man City defender is worshipped in Uzbekistan and is the figurehead of the national team heading to the 2026 World Cup

Domestic football is back! In other news, Pete’s got some new asthma medication and it’s unlocked a new dimension in his lungs (and mind). That means today’s show includes Erling Haaland eating old football relics and Eddie Murphy chasing all the snakes out of Ireland. Join Marcus, Jim, and Donny for all that and more. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Madrid forward, who moved to France to seize opportunities and earn a spot for the 2026 World Cup, comes out of the latest international break strengthened. Leer

Fans tried to rattle Neymar with World Cup chants - but he answered on the field. Leer

Alan Shearer goes head-to-head with Micah Richards in our latest quiz challenge, putting their football knowledge to the test with a round on World Cup Golden Boot winners. Will Alan’s wealth of experience on the biggest stage give him the edge, or can Micah snatch another victory and get back to winning ways. Beyond the quiz, the conversation turns to the international break. Are Thomas Tuchel’s side becoming too dependent on Harry Kane for goals? Do the last two matches raise any real concerns, or are they just part of the bigger picture as the tournament approaches? And with squad selection looming, which players have done enough to secure their place, and who may have played themselves out of contention? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The viral commercial mixes generations and leaves clues about the current panorama Leer

The Cooligans break down growing concerns around Christian Pulisic’s form for both club and country and ask the big question: can the USMNT rely on him at the World Cup? The guys also team up with Meta to answer fan questions straight from Threads, diving into the biggest debates surrounding the U.S. squad. Plus, they react to the drama of World Cup qualifying playoffs—from Italy’s shocking failure to qualify again to feel-good stories from Iraq, Congo, and Sweden, and why the expanded tournament might actually be a win.

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Guillem Balague, Rafa Honigstein and Mina Rzouki who discuss the fallout after Italy fail to qualify for a third World Cup in a row. Mina gives an insight into why it's not happening for Italy and an issue with developing players in Italy and the type of players they want. Asmir Begovic, who played for Bosnia in their last and only World Cup in 2014 joins the pod and explains why a smaller nation was able to play with less pressure and how that worked in Bosnia's favour. Commentator for TVP sport Maciej Iwanski talks Poland as they fail to qualify for a major tournament for the first time since 2016 and have we seen the last of Robert Lewandowski in a Poland shirt? TIME CODES: 01:22 - Will the World Cup miss Italy? 06:00 - Italian fallout 15:15 - Transition & development issue? 19:15 - Fabio Capello the problem? 23:54 - Bosnia & Asmir Begovic 31:09 - The lack of pressure helped Bosnia? 34:23 - Commentator for TVP sport Maciej Iwanski on Poland 5 Live Commentaries this week: Saturday 4th April – 5:15pm – Men’s FA Cup Quarter Finals – Chelsea v Port Vale Saturday 4th April – 8pm – Men’s FA Cup Quarter Finals – Southampton v Arsenal Sunday 5th April – 1pm – Women’s FA Cup Quarter Finals – Arsenal v Brighton Sunday 5th April – 4:30pm - Men’s FA Cup Quarter Finals – West Ham v Leeds

Italy's World Cup heartbreak sparks social media abuse for Bastoni and his wife Camilla Leer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

We’re back with another packed AFTN Soccer Show and this time it's our 2026 Canadian Premier League preview special.We chat about the main talking points heading into the CPL's 8th season and bring you a season preview of all eight teams, looking at key additions, important departures, and expectations for the year ahead.Plus we sit down with two of the league's head coaches, Vancouver FC's Martin Nash and Forge FC's Bobby Smyrniotis for an in-depth chat about their team's 2025, offseason activity, the season to come, and some of the new rules and regulations the league are adopting for 2026.Music-wise, Oldham legends Inspiral Carpets kick off their residency as our Artists of the Month, perennial AFTN faves Half Man Half Biscuit are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and the World Cup songs return in Wavelength with one for Scotland from JJ Bull.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.21: Intro chat07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - N14.45: Some thoughts ahead of the 8th CPL season31.20: Vancouver FC season preview54.25: Martin Nash interview83.40: Pacific FC season preview97.00: Bobby Smyrniotis interview126.45: Forge FC season preview133.10: Atletico Ottawa season preview145.27: Cavalry FC season preview151.05: Halifax Wanderers season preview156.25: Inter Toronto season preview160.00: Supra FC season preview169.27: Wavelength - JJ Bull - The Very Unofficial Scotland World Cup Song (Bread and Circuses)

Igor Thiago was booed before scoring his first international goal for Brazil on Tuesday. The striker’s own fans jeered him as he stepped up to take a penalty in their victory over Croatia. Th…

According to reports, the Italian coach has practically finalized the 26-player roster for the tournament, and the legendary "No. 10" is not among those guaranteed a spot. Leer

A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on February 28 made genuine progress in soccer diplomacy at the end of a fraught month.

Dynamic pricing has meant significant adjustments to World Cup ticket costs

Calculate the winners of each group and the knockout rounds and choose a champion Leer

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup final show that FIFA are selling some for just shy of $11,000 – around £8,333. Reports suggest that is the most expensive ticket for gene…

Need a World Cup 2026 wall chart? FourFourTwo's world-famous offering is back and bigger than ever before (literally)

Need a World Cup 2026 wall chart? FourFourTwo's world-famous offering is back and bigger than ever before (literally)

Need a World Cup 2026 wall chart? FourFourTwo's world-famous offering is back and bigger than ever before (literally)