Former Barcelona, Manchester City star Yaya Toure set for managerial debut
Ivory Coast’s Toure, 43, spent the last two-and-a-half years as an assistant coach at the Saudi Arabia national team, helping it qualify for its third straight World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — US’ win over Paraguay was built on team togetherness, not individual effort: Pochettino
It was the first time the U.S. had scored four goals in a World Cup match, with two of those belonging to forward Folarin Balogun, who became the first U.S. player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament.
Haiti not at FIFA World Cup 2026 to make up the numbers, says coach Migne
Despite Migne’s optimism, Haiti remains rank outsiders in Group C as it prepare to meet Scotland in Boston on Saturday before facing five-time world champions Brazil and Morocco.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius eyes Brazil glory as Hakimi calls for Morocco to ‘defend as a team’
Brazil has been chasing its sixth World Cup title for 24 years and, after crashing out in the quarterfinals in the last two editions, the pressure is as high as it could be.
Xhaka expects best FIFA World Cup for Swiss, says must enjoy the moment
Playing in his fourth World Cup, Xhaka said the Swiss were confident and “yearning for it like never before” and will go all out for victory against Qatar in Santa Clara on Saturday.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Substituted Pulisic plays down injury concerns after 4-1 win
“I just got a bit of a kick in the first half so I’m really hoping that it’s nothing. Taking a little bit of precaution today. But I’m hoping I’ll be fine in the next few days,” said Pulisic.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay’s return delivers ‘painful lesson’, says Alfaro
Paraguay’s long-awaited return to the World Cup ended in a harsh reality check as the South Americans struggled to cope with USA’s pace and intensity.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu says his ’more talented’ team will ’dominate’ Australia
Turkey has had its share of continental success throughout much of this century but did not qualify for the past five World Cups. Australia is playing in its sixth consecutive World Cup and advanced to the knockout stage in Qatar in 2022.
FIFA World Cup 2026: England investigates theft of training equipment in Kansas City
England’s World Cup preparations hit a snag after training equipment was stolen before the squad’s arrival in Kansas City.
Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
Popovic was appointed in 2024 to replace Graham Arnold, who is now the coach of Iraq and also at the World Cup.