FIFA Iran Italy World Cup 2026 proposal emerges as Trump envoy Paolo Zampolli urges replacement of Iran with Italy at the tournament
Hugo Ekitike World Cup injury rules Liverpool striker out of 2026 tournament after Achilles rupture with 8–9 months recovery expected
Nigerian football supporters 2026 World Cup support grows as fans back African teams after Super Eagles fail to qualify for the tournament
Martinez gives a positive Ronaldo injury update, saying the Portugal captain is recovering well ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Italy will miss a third straight World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic penalty shootout play-off final
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 play-off final win over Kosovo, thanks to Kerem Akturkoglu’s decisive second-half goal
Japan recorded their first-ever victory over England with a 1-0 win at Wembley, courtesy of Kaoru Mitoma’s early strike in a World Cup warm-up
Viktor Gyokeres Sweden World Cup qualification secured as late winner beats Poland 3-2 in dramatic play-off final
Ghana sacks Otto Addo after a 2-1 defeat to Germany, just over 70 days before the 2026 World Cup
Italy tops the most valuable teams in 2026 World Cup playoffs at €839m, with DR Congo as the only non-European side in the top 10
