NewsMay 21, 03:58 PM
NYC Mayor's $50 Ticket Lottery: What It Means for World Cup
NYC Mayor's $50 World Cup ticket lottery: 1,000 residents win chance at seeing matches live, as city pushes accessibility in 2026 tournament.
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20NewsMay 21, 03:35 PM
Nice Secures World Cup Hopefuls for Playoff vs Saint-Étienne
Nice has secured federation permissions to field its World Cup hopefuls in the L1-L2 playoff vs Saint-Étienne, though Ghana and Algeria calls are pending.
NewsMay 21, 01:27 PM
Why $50 World Cup Tickets Are Coming to NYC: Mamdani's Plan
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces a $50 lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets, giving New Yorkers access to seven matches at MetLife Stadium. Lottery opens May 25.
NewsMay 21, 12:57 PM
USMNT's Richards Tears Ankle Ligaments Before 2026 World Cup
Chris Richards suffers two torn ankle ligaments five days before USMNT roster for 2026 World Cup, casting major doubt on his availability.
NewsMay 21, 12:37 PM
Maguire 'Shocked and Gutted' by World Cup Axe
Harry Maguire says he is 'shocked and gutted' after Thomas Tuchel left him out of England's World Cup squad, signaling a major defensive reshuffle.
NewsMay 21, 12:33 PM
Manuel Neuer Declared Germany No.1: World Cup U-Turn
Manuel Neuer ends international retirement to be named Germany's No.1 for the 2026 World Cup. The 2014 winner, 40, returns for a fifth tournament after a U-turn
NewsMay 21, 11:52 AM
Why Ancelotti's Neymar Pick for World Cup is an Act of Faith
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti includes Neymar in World Cup squad, an act of faith amid fitness concerns as he chases glory in his fourth tournament.
NewsMay 21, 09:00 AM
World Cup 2026: Ticketing Woes as June 11 Kickoff Nears
With the June 11 kickoff approaching, fans grapple with Fifa's ticketing controversy, soaring travel costs, and security concerns across US, Mexico, and Canada.
NewsMay 21, 08:52 AM
DR Congo Cancels Kinshasa Camp: Ebola Outbreak Kills 139
DR Congo cancels Kinshasa training camp, moving to Belgium due to Ebola outbreak that killed 139. Friendlies vs Denmark and Spain on June 3 & 9 will proceed.
NewsMay 21, 08:14 AM
England's Injury Crisis: Tuchel's 26-Man Squad Dilemmas
Injury-hit England: Tuchel's defensive dilemmas as Stones, James, Livramento doubtful. Kane backup race: Watkins, Toney, Welbeck vie. 26-man squad Friday.
NewsMay 21, 07:52 AM
Malagò: Italy 2026 Charm Without World Cup, Big Coach
Giovanni Malagò says Italy can attract top coaches despite missing 2026 World Cup, pledging a big name as he seeks FIGC presidency amid financial struggles.
NewsMay 21, 07:16 AM
Egypt's 2026 World Cup Squad: Salah In, Mostafa Mohamed Out
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan names 27-man World Cup squad, including Mohamed Salah but excluding Mostafa Mohamed; Pharaohs face Belgium, New Zealand, Iran.
NewsMay 21, 06:32 AM
Pogba Reveals Mourinho's Nature: 'He Puts You in Your Place'
Paul Pogba opened up about his clashes with José Mourinho, issuing a stark warning to future Real Madrid players about the manager's no-nonsense approach.
NewsMay 21, 06:26 AM
Salah to Captain Egypt at 2026 World Cup: What It Means
Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt at 2026 World Cup; named in 27-man squad. Leaves Liverpool after nine years. Group G: Belgium, New Zealand, Iran.
NewsMay 20, 07:59 PM
Neymar Sidelined: How Calf Injury Affects Santos, Brazil
Neymar will miss Santos games with a calf injury but is expected to be ready for Brazil's World Cup camp next week, allaying major fitness fears.
NewsMay 20, 07:48 PM
Neymar Calf Injury: What It Means for Santos and World Cup
Neymar's calf injury rules him out of Santos' upcoming matches, but he's expected to join Brazil's World Cup camp next week. Here's what it means for both
NewsMay 20, 06:40 PM
DRC World Cup Camp Cancelled: What Ebola Means for 2026
DRC cancels World Cup camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak that killed 130+. Friendlies vs Denmark & Chile go on, but US entry rules impact delegation.
NewsMay 20, 05:48 PM
Why UEFA Revamped Qualifying: No More Mismatches
UEFA's revamped qualifiers end mismatches: top teams will no longer face minnows. Swiss-system format starts post-Euro 2028, based on Nations League rankings.
NewsMay 20, 05:45 PM
England Women Chase 137 vs New Zealand: T20 Series Opener
England Women need 137 runs to beat New Zealand in the first T20I at Derby, with a T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka looming on June 12.
NewsMay 20, 05:45 PM
Why England's T20 Series vs New Zealand Is Key to World Cup
England's women's team gears up for the T20 World Cup with three T20s vs New Zealand, starting May 20 in Derby, then India and Sri Lanka.