Guillermo Ochoa joins Messi and Ronaldo as first players selected for six World Cups. Mexico coach Aguirre overhauls squad after Qatar failure, blending experience with youth for co-hosted 2026 tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations, 104 matches across 16 host cities in the US, Mexico, and Canada over 39 days. Questions arise about whether the scale serves the sport or the bottom line.

Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is battling a hamstring injury that could derail his World Cup debut. He is expected to miss the opener against Cape Verde and is a major doubt for the second group game against Saudi Arabia.

USMNT defeated Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte. Christian Pulisic assisted and scored, ending a six-month international goal drought. Sadio Mané scored twice for Senegal. Pochettino's side showed attacking promise but defensive issues remain.

Tony Popovic names a bold 26-man Socceroos squad for the 2026 World Cup, including uncapped strikers Cristian Volpato and Tete Yengi, while cutting veteran winger Martin Boyle in a high-stakes gamble to fix attacking woes.

Billy Gilmour's knee injury rules him out of the 2026 World Cup. 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher, who debuted in the same match, replaces him in Steve Clarke's 26-man squad.

Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, makes Algeria's 2026 World Cup squad alongside Riyad Mahrez. The goalkeeper recovers from a broken jaw as the Fennec Foxes prepare to face Argentina, Austria, and Jordan in Group J.

Hundreds gathered in North Miami to celebrate Haiti's first World Cup qualification in 52 years, with players like Duckens Nazon offering messages of hope and unity.

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has officially named Charlotte FC center back Tim Ream as the team's captain for the 2026 World Cup.