Italy sports minister Andrea Abodi has ruled out the possibility of the national team replacing Iran in the 2026 World Cup.

All signs point to Lionel Messi being included in Argentina’s preliminary squad, a key step ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With his contract set to expire after the 2026 World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino’s future with the USMNT remains highly uncertain. In this context, the Argentine has expressed his desire to return to Tottenham Hotspur, who are not going through their best moment, but only under one clear condition.

Alongside their disappointing performances this season, Real Madrid have suffered a major setback as Arda Güler and Éder Militão have picked up season-ending injuries. Despite this, both are reportedly still expected to make the 2026 World Cup, shifting their focus toward regaining full fitness.

Lamine Yamal's sudden setback has created fresh concern around Barcelona and Spain, with the young star leaving supporters anxious after limping off during a key league win at a decisive point of the campaign.

Guillermo Ochoa shares with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to become the first player to appear in six World Cups, but he could be left out of Mexico’s roster.

Due to Cancelo's injury occurring 50 days before the 2026 World Cup, and Barcelona's heavy reliance on his recent form under Hansi Flick, the incident has caused worry on both the club and national levels.

The mood around the German national team has shifted dramatically after Serge Gnabry delivered devastating news that he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving Julian Nagelsmann with a major decision to make ahead of the tournament.

After picking up an injury in the latest Barcelona game, Lamine Yamal is reportedly expected to miss El Clasico, with doubts also set on the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite his strong performances at Chelsea, Estêvão has reportedly suffered a hamstring injury, putting his participation in the 2026 World Cup at risk. As a result, Neymar Jr. could regain hope of representing Brazil after several years away.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is closely watching developments after Iran issued a significant update regarding its plans for the competition, adding another layer of intrigue just weeks before kickoff.

While the USMNT’s World Cup opener is reportedly among the fixtures struggling to move tickets, FIFA has announced a new sales phase.

With less than two months to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Christian Pulisic spoke about the current form of the USMNT.

After establishing as one of the best players in the world, Lamine Yamal has become a key player for Barcelona, having several playing time. In light of this, legend Ruud Gullit expressed serious concern about his physical condition, with the 2026 World Cup just a few months away.

Mexico will change coaches once the 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes, bringing Javier Aguirre’s tenure to an end.