Author: FIFA News Desk

Johnny Cardoso ankle surgery creates a major USMNT World Cup 2026 concern as Mauricio Pochettino loses midfield depth.

Curacao World Cup 2026 coach change puts Dick Advocaat back in focus after Fred Rutten stepped down before the debut campaign.

Mexico World Cup 2026 school closure plan is reversed after backlash, keeping schools open as host-city traffic planning intensifies.

Bosnia World Cup 2026 squad is confirmed with Edin Dzeko, Sead Kolasinac and Kerim Alajbegovic in the 26-man list. See the names.

FIFA will hold three 90-minute opening ceremonies before the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles with Katy Perry, Michael Buble and Tyla.

FIFA confirms collectable debut patches for every World Cup 2026 first-cap player, tied to a Fanatics card programme covering 2026 and 2030.

Tony Popovic adds uncapped wingers Daniel Bennie and Raphael Borges Rodrigues to Australia’s World Cup 2026 training camp in Florida ahead of the final cut.

New Zealand Police investigate a Cape Verde player over an alleged FIFA Series incident in Auckland. The case opens one month before the 2026 World Cup.

Christian Pulisic missed AC Milan vs Atalanta with a gluteal strain. The USMNT captain faces a fitness race ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener.

Argentina submit a 55-man preliminary squad on the May 11 FIFA deadline. Lionel Messi leads the list ahead of his sixth World Cup. Full squad inside.