Germany's 2026 World Cup hopes suffer a blow as 18-year-old Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl is ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury. RB Leipzig's Assan Ouedraogo replaces him.

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.

FIFA canceled approximately 60 World Cup tickets accidentally issued for free due to a website error on May 21st. Affected fans must now pay the original price to keep their reservations, sparking backlash amid ongoing scrutiny over FIFA's ticketing practices.

Iran's World Cup participation is uncertain due to unresolved US visa applications for its delegation. Despite relocating training base to Mexico and strong on-field form, the team faces potential exclusion if visas are denied, impacting Group G.

FIFA demands payment from fans who got free World Cup tickets due to a glitch, as investigations into pricing and sales practices escalate ahead of the 2026 tournament.

With a week to go, the 2026 World Cup faces a pricing crisis. FIFA is under investigation by NY and NJ attorneys general for alleged artificial price inflation and misleading fans, as thousands of tickets remain unsold and resale values plummet below face value.

Iran’s national team opens up about preparing for the 2026 World Cup in the US while at war with the host country, with midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitting the constant news from home makes it 'not easy' to focus on football.

Just over a week before Scotland's 2026 World Cup opener against Haiti, dozens of tickets are being sold on resale sites like StubHub at a fraction of face value, sparking accusations of mismanagement and fan anger.

Internal discord over player ticket allocations has emerged in the French national team just days before the 2026 World Cup, stirring memories of the 2010 mutiny. Despite being the most expensive squad, questions about unity persist.

Thomas Tuchel's first England squad for the 2026 World Cup excludes Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, sparking fierce backlash from fans and pundits. The omissions are seen as a radical shift away from attacking identity.

Injuries to Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten, and Frenkie de Jong have left coach Ronald Koeman with a depleted squad, forcing tough selection decisions for the 2026 World Cup.

Ghana announced their 2026 World Cup squad without star midfielder Mohammed Kudus, ruled out by a quad injury. The Black Stars must now reconfigure their attack for Group J without their creative linchpin.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Mexico's appeal against FIFA fines for homophobic chants. The ruling comes as Mexico prepares to host the 2026 World Cup opener, with potential in-stadium punishments looming.

David Alaba has been passed fit for the 2026 World Cup after a muscle scare, but Austria suffers a major blow as Christoph Baumgartner is ruled out with a thigh injury sustained in the pre-match warm-up.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the World Cup squad after his ESTA was flagged, leaving coach Yakin with a selection headache.

Scotland's Billy Gilmour breaks silence after a knee injury forces him out of the 2026 World Cup, replaced by Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz defends including Thomas Partey in World Cup squad despite rape trial, citing presumption of innocence. Partey and Morocco's Hakimi both face charges, raising questions about sport and morality.

Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. The Scotland midfielder describes the mental toll of missing a dream tournament, urging fans to support the team.

Iran’s third-highest goalscorer, Sardar Azmoun, is excluded from the final 26-man World Cup squad after a social media post with a UAE ruler sparked political backlash, casting a shadow over Team Melli’s Group G campaign.

Iran's football team heads to the 2026 World Cup in the US without star striker Sardar Azmoun, excluded over a photo with Dubai's ruler. The decision is seen as political reprisal, not tactical.

South Africa's Bafana Bafana faced an embarrassing visa delay, missing their scheduled departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will now fly on Monday after the sports minister condemned the administrative error.

Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores tore his ACL in the Concacaf Champions Cup final, likely missing the 2026 World Cup. The injury, confirmed on Instagram, is a crushing blow to Canada's hopes in Group B.

Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad announced by Marcelo Bielsa omits iconic striker Luis Suarez, ending his international career. The squad relies on a blend of midfield battlers and a forward line led by Darwin Nunez, despite his lack of club minutes. The campaign starts against Saudi Arabia on June 15.

South Africa's flight to the 2026 World Cup was grounded due to visa problems for players and officials. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie called the situation an 'embarrassment' and demanded accountability.