World Cup 2026 Dark Horses

Wales leave captain Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad

Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over …

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football

Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.

All you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup

Our Ask Me Anything team take a look at everything you need to know for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Fifa will not agree to move Iran’s World Cup matches from US to Mexico

<ul><li><p>Iran FA president said negotiations being held with Fifa </p></li><li><p>Trump said Iran should not play for their ‘life and safety’</p></li></ul><p>Fifa …

Chelsea’s Reece James an England World Cup doubt with hamstring injury

<ul><li><p>Full-back expected to miss several weeks</p></li><li><p>Rosenior: ‘With a hamstring, it’s never great’</p></li></ul><p>Reece James has given Thomas Tuchel a World Cup …

How USMNT players designed the boldest kits in generations for World Cup 2026

<p>The US men’s national team <em>hated</em> their 2022 World Cup look. Four years later, they were given control over what …

It's Neymar vs Ancelotti: Brazil's 'sad and upset' £198m superstar 'can't stay silent' after ex-Real Madrid boss put his World Cup dream in doubt

Neymar and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti are at loggerheads after the former Barcelona and PSG star was omitted from the …

Iran demands to play World Cup games outside United States after Donald Trump's chilling threat to team

Iran has said it is in talks with FIFA about playing its World Cup games outside of the United States …

Anthony Gordon is no longer just a makeshift striker - and he may have solved England and Thomas Tuchel's biggest World Cup headache, writes CRAIG HOPE

CRAIG HOPE: Anthony Gordon went to Euro 2024 and felt invisible to Gareth Southgate. At the World Cup this summer, …

Here is the surprise Burnley star among the Premier League's top forwards... who could make a late run for the World Cup

There is a hint of Teddy Sheringham about him. He is intelligent, with great vision and an ability to link …

Americans left divided as USMNT unveils bold new kits for the World Cup

With less than 100 days until the World Cup kicks off in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the US …

Ashley Cole kickstarts managerial career at surprise European club - and must meet 'certain conditions' if he wants a longer deal

The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea defender, 45, has been a coach at various levels since retiring from football in 2019, most …

Man United 3-1 Aston Villa - PLAYER RATINGS: Red Devils hero becomes a bona fide legend with milestone, United star makes strong case for place at the World Cup but who struggled after being given a thankless task?

NATHAN SALT: Manchester United ruined Aston Villa 's Champions League hopes here last season and put another dagger in them …

Terrorism expert warns of 'awakening' on Iranian sleeper cells before the World Cup... and reveals stunning measures taken to stop them

'I've been around a long time,' Goldenberg tells the Daily Mail. 'I'm a seasoned veteran in counter terrorism, and I've …

Fans go wild as new technology makes its NWSL debut ahead of World Cup rollout: 'A whole new level'

The move comes after FIFA confirmed that it will also use the technology during the men's World Cup, which will …

Uncapped Curtis in Scotland squad for World Cup warm-up matches

Clarke open to Scotland stay - but wants future decided before World Cup

Joao Pedro speaks out after Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup blunder - 'Damn, I'm left out'

Joao Pedro was left in a state of panic when his name wasn't read out in the Brazil squad announcement

Every country's World Cup boycott stance as Iran issue USA 2026 update

World Cup 2026 is quickly approaching but tensions are still rising between participating nations and the United States ahead of …