Portugal will use a fixed US base camp for the 2026 World Cup to reduce travel fatigue for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, manager Roberto Martinez explains. The squad and Ronaldo support the science-driven approach aimed at maximizing recovery and performance.

The 2026 World Cup will feature a record 44 MLS players from 21 clubs and 17 countries. LAFC leads with four selections, marking a major milestone for the league's global standing.

As the 2026 World Cup nears, host city fans feel a mix of excitement and wariness due to high costs and corporate spectacle, questioning who the tournament is truly for.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa. First 48-team, 3-nation co-hosted tournament features new format with 12 groups, round of 32, and 104 matches.

Canada faces Uzbekistan in a crucial pre-World Cup friendly at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on June 1. The match is Canada's last home tune-up before co-hosting the 2026 tournament, while Uzbekistan makes its historic World Cup debut.

Scotland's World Cup prep hit as Gilmour out with knee injury. Clarke calls up Man Utd teenager as replacement, mixing concern and opportunity.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 48 teams across 3 host nations. England faces Croatia and Panama in Group D, while Scotland takes on Brazil in Group H.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, will feature 48 teams in 12 groups. Top two and eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32.

The Netherlands unveil a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup with 15 Premier League players, including a defense-heavy English influence. Virgil van Dijk leads, Memphis Depay races fitness, and Jurrien Timber is a risky inclusion.

Norway has become the first nation to officially name its 2026 World Cup squad, confirming Martin Ødegaard as captain. Most other teams, including Argentina and France, have yet to finalize their 26-man rosters under the tournament's new expanded format.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams and 104 matches from June 11 to July 19. England face Croatia; Scotland meet Brazil.

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, features an expanded 48-team format. Provisional squad lists of 35-55 players were due by May 11, with final 26-player rosters to be submitted by June 1. Early announcements are already surfacing.

England have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and John Stones lead the group, with England in Group L against Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

England's 26-man squad announcement sparks debate over Tuchel's starting XI. The choice between back three or back four and the untouchable core of Saka, Bellingham, and Kane dominate discussions.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces 48 teams for the first time. Squads of 26 players must be finalized by June 1. Provisional lists of up to 55 players were due May 11.