FIFA World Cup 2026 — News & Analysis

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World Cup 2026 final set for MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on July 19 — biggest game in history

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19, 2026. The iconic venue will host what promises to be the most-watched sporting event in history…

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World Cup 2026 final set for MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on July 19 — biggest game in history

Argentina's Romero and Molina in injury doubt as World Cup preparations disrupted

Argentina have been hit by injury worries ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with defender Cristian Romero suffering a partially torn MCL and right-back Nahuel Molina dealing with a thigh injury sustained in May.

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Mexico announce 46-man preliminary squad featuring Ochoa and Santiago Giménez ahead of home World Cup

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has named a 46-player preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and striker Santiago Giménez as El Tri prepare to host their third World Cup.

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Scotland name World Cup squad: Robertson, McGinn and Gilmour lead Steve Clarke's 23

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named his 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Liverpool captain Andy Robertson, Newcastle's John McGinn and Brighton's Billy Gilmour among the key selections.

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Japan lose Mitoma and Minamino to injury as World Cup squad announced

Japan have been forced to name their 2026 World Cup squad without Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Monaco's Takumi Minamino, both ruled out through injury in a major blow to their campaign in North America.

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World Cup 2026 preview: 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 cities — everything you need to know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in the tournament's history: 48 teams competing across 16 cities in three nations over 39 days. Here is everything you need to know before the tournament kicks off on June 11.

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Messi at 39: Argentina captain included in provisional squad for what may be final World Cup

Lionel Messi, 39 years old, has been included in Argentina's provisional 2026 World Cup squad by manager Lionel Scaloni. As defending champions, Argentina aim to retain their crown in what is almost certain to be Messi's last World Cup.

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Serge Gnabry out of World Cup as Germany's injury list continues to grow

Germany have been dealt another injury blow as Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a torn adductor muscle in mid-April, with manager Julian Nagelsmann also concerned about goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.

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Italy miss World Cup for third straight time in historic low for former champions

Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup, becoming the first former world champion in history to miss three straight tournaments. The Azzurri's absence continues to haunt European football.

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Four nations making their World Cup debut: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup welcomes four first-time participants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan. We look at the debutants making history this summer in North America.

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Alphonso Davies in doubt for Canada as hamstring scare clouds World Cup hopes

Canada face anxious days over the fitness of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who has suffered a hamstring injury that leaves his participation in the home World Cup in serious doubt with the tournament just weeks away.

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Thomas Tuchel to name England's 2026 World Cup squad on May 22 from Wembley

England manager Thomas Tuchel will reveal his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday May 22, with the announcement to be made live from Wembley Stadium as anticipation builds around his final selection.

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