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Spain coach De La Fuente addresses injury concerns after Lamine Yamal scare ahead of 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal’s injury scare has raised concerns in Spain just over a month before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, something head coach Luis De La Fuente addressed this week.
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/ 106 days ago

Harry Kane named ‘greatest English striker ever’ overcoming Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer, says England icon Joe Cole

Despite arriving at Bayern Munich as a seasoned veteran, Harry Kane has undeniably established as one of the world’s best strikers. Following his impressive impact, soccer icon Joe Cole dubbed the 32-year-old striker “the greatest ever” in England, surpassing Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for new twist as Mexico great Guillermo Ochoa makes decision on 2026 World Cup participation amid retirement plan

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are already closing in on what would likely be a historic sixth World Cup appearance, but Guillermo Ochoa has now emerged as a fresh part of that story.
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World Cup

/ 107 days ago

World Cup dominance under threat: Olympics consider removing soccer age restriction

The Olympics could remove the age restriction in men’s soccer in an effort to make the competition more comparable to the FIFA World Cup.
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/ 107 days ago

Report: Mexico star Santiago Gimenez risks missing 2026 World Cup amid injury struggles at Milan

Santiago Gimenez has been struggling to play consistently with AC Milan, and that could impact his chances of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico.
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/ 107 days ago

James Rodríguez’s move to Minnesota United in MLS labeled as a ‘mistake’ by Colombian legend Willington Ortiz

James Rodríguez arrived as a marquee signing for Minnesota United, aiming to gain competitive rhythm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he has not enjoyed much prominence, which has led Willington Ortiz to strongly criticize his move to MLS.
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/ 107 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo sends retirement warning after Al Nassr’s latest victory: ’The end of my career is getting closer’

Al Nassr are closing in on the Saudi Pro League title after their recent victory over Al Ahli, with Cristiano Ronaldo as the standout figure. Despite his outstanding form, the Portuguese star has warned fans about his impending retirement, reflecting on his professional career.
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/ 108 days ago

José Mourinho overlooks Spain as a World Cup contender while praising Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil

José Mourinho didn't even mention Spain when he was asked about World Cup favorites, as he also named Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti highly.
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/ 108 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s form dip won’t end Milan future as club’s turnaround plan after 2026 World Cup revealed

Despite recent struggles, Milan appears ready to move forward with one of its most recognizable attacking players.
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/ 108 days ago

Neymar pushes for Brazil comeback with ambitious World Cup dream involving Lionel Messi

Neymar spoke about his desire to return to the Brazil national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and mentioned Lionel Messi.
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/ 108 days ago

Report: PSG’s Achraf Hakimi suffers hamstring tear, out vs Bayern but avoids 2026 World Cup scare

PSG managed to defeat Bayern Munich in one of the best Champions League matches in recent years. Despite holding the lead, they suffered a major setback when Achraf Hakimi tore his hamstring, ruling him out of the second leg, though his hopes of playing in the 2026 World Cup remain intact.
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/ 108 days ago

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA announces record $871M financial distribution for 2026 World Cup participants

Gianni Infantino and FIFA have announced that a record $871 million will be distributed among the participants of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 108 days ago

Nico Gonzalez injury rules him out of Atletico’s UCL semifinals: What it means for Messi’s Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?

Nicolas Gonzalez will be sidelined from the upcoming UEFA Champions League semifinals with Atletico Madrid due to a recent injury, in a situation that could have consequences in Lionel Messi's Argentina for the 2026 World Cup.
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Havertz ruled out of Arsenal’s Champions League clash vs Atletico: Does it affect his World Cup hopes?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Kai Havertz has been ruled out of the UEFA Champions League clash between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
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/ 108 days ago

FIFA approves red card rule for players covering mouths after Vinicius Jr–Prestianni incident ahead of World Cup

In an effort to prevent a repeat of the recent incident between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni, FIFA has approved a new rule for the 2026 World Cup where players who cover their mouths during confrontations will receive an automatic red card.