Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane is in 'top shape' and 'ready to go' for the 2026 World Cup. The England head coach praised Kane's leanness and high pressing, a contrast to past tournaments where fitness was a concern.

England manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concern over the patchy playing surface at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium before the New Zealand friendly. He said he saw a photo that worried him but has heard it will be OK, and confirmed the pitch issue will not affect his team selection plan of using two different XIs for 45 minutes each.

A White House official confirmed Iranian players have received US visas just 10 days before their World Cup match. The team, which had to relocate training due to visa delays, will now compete in Group E against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.

England's World Cup preparation in Florida focuses on heat acclimatisation and tactical clarity. A friendly against New Zealand tests match-day conditioning, while squad numbers reveal Tuchel's hierarchy with Kane and Bellingham as focal points.

Bournemouth's Alex Scott is poised to make his senior England debut in pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand or Costa Rica, as part of a supplementary squad strategy by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Iran's football team will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, for the 2026 World Cup, commuting to matches in the US after Washington refused visas and security assurances, confirmed by Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj and approved by FIFA.

Iran's football team will relocate its 2026 World Cup base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. The Iran Football Federation cites security concerns from Middle East conflict and potential visa problems. FIFA hasn't confirmed the change.

FIFA reportedly approved Iran's request to relocate its 2026 World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to geopolitical tensions, visa issues, and security concerns.

Thomas Tuchel has called up Alex Scott, Josh King, Rio Ngumoha, Ethan Nwaneri and one other to join England's World Cup preparation camp in Florida.

Thomas Tuchel adds four extra players to England's squad for friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica, citing Champions League final disruption.

Cape Verde includes a player under New Zealand police investigation for alleged sexual assault in its 2026 World Cup squad, sparking ethical concerns.

Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old Liverpool star leads a 27-man squad including uncapped 18-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim.

Iran's national football team traveled to Turkey to apply for U.S. and Canadian visas for the 2026 World Cup, as all group matches are in the U.S. amid political tensions.