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World Cup 2026: 14 Coaches Set for Their FIFA World Cup Debut

Fourteen coaches will make their first FIFA World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The competition kicks off from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 cities in the three host nations. The most notable coaches waiting for their World Cup debut in 2026 include Mauricio Pochettino (United States), Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Luis de la Fuente (Spain), Fabio Cannavaro (Uzbekistan), Jamal Sellami (Jordan) and Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo). Each arrives with a very different background but all will experience the tournament from the touchline for the first time. Among World Cup beginners are Tchouli (Algeria), Vladimir Petković (Algérie), Tony Popovic (Australia), Ralf Rangnick (Austria), Rudi Garcia (Belgium), Serghey Barbarez (Bosnia), Jesse Marsch (Canada), Bubista (Cape Verde), Néstor Lorenzo (Colombia), Zlatko Dalić (Croatia), Dick Advocaat (Curaçao), and Miroslav Koubek (Czech […]

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Chukwueze Boosts Super Eagles Squad in Lisbon Ahead of Portugal Friendly

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze has joined the Super Eagles in Lisbon, strengthening Nigeria's squad ahead of the international friendly against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Super Eagles held their first training session in Lisbon on Friday as preparations gathered pace for next week's high-profile clash. The team was further boosted with Chukwueze's arrival, taking the number of players in camp to 23 under head coach Eric Chelle. The squad has since been strengthened by the arrivals of Alex Iwobi, Genk defender Christian Akpan, and now Chukwueze, bringing the team closer to full strength ahead of the clash scheduled for Wednesday in Leiria. Chukwueze had missed the Unity Cup tournament and the recent friendly against Poland following the passing and burial of his mother. His return to the national team comes as a major boost for […]

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World Cup: FIFA Demands Payment After Glitch Gives Fans Free Tickets

FIFA has confirmed a ticketing glitch on its official website gave dozens of fans free World Cup 2026 tickets, and the governing body has now demanded that supporters pay for the tickets or lose them. The international football body admitted that an error in its ticketing system allowed fans to complete ticket purchases without paying for them. Supporters who received free tickets have now been given seven days to make payment or face cancellation of their tickets. The glitch occurred during FIFA's last-minute sales phase for World Cup tickets, which opened recently ahead of the tournament set to kick off on June 11, 2026, in the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA has stated that the tickets are valid only once payment is completed within the specified deadline. The organization has warned that any tickets for which payment is not […]

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World Cup Fans Barred from Bringing Water Bottles into Stadia

FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup 2026 venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water inside the stadiums. As recently as last month, FIFA's official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: "For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles, up to 1 liter in capacity, may be brought into the Stadium." However, those guidelines have now been tweaked to explicitly ban refillable bottles. The updated stadium code of conduct now states: "For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium." Other bottle types are similarly banned due to the potential risk of injury if thrown. In a statement to AFP, a FIFA spokesperson said the rule change was taken on safety grounds, noting that several […]

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Davido to Perform at 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert in US

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is officially set to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, USA, on June 10, marking another major international appearance for the singer ahead of the tournament. The concert will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on June 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM PT. Davido will headline the US Countdown Concert alongside Diplo's Major Lazer, with additional artists yet to be announced. The FIFA Countdown Concert series is being held across Canada, Mexico, and the United States to build excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the three nations. Los Angeles is hosting the United States leg of the concert series. Davido has been confirmed for multiple official FIFA World Cup 2026 events, including headlining the FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta ahead […]

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Norwegian Football Federation Asks FIFA to Probe Trump Peace Prize

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has asked FIFA's ethics committee to investigate the world football governing body's award of a peace prize to US President Donald Trump, arguing that the decision breached FIFA's political neutrality rules. The NFF announced on Tuesday that it formally requested the ethics committee to look into the circumstances surrounding the award, which was given to Trump during the World Cup 2026 draw in Washington D.C. on December 6, 2025. The NFF President Lise Klaveness said the decision broke FIFA's rules on political neutrality as Trump is a sitting political leader. "We do not think it's part of FIFA's mandate to give such a prize. We think we have a Nobel Institute that does that job independently already," Klaveness stated during a roundtable discussion with international media. "We think it's important for football federations, confederations, and […]

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Full List: FIFA New Rules Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced nine major rule changes that will be implemented during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The amendments aim to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, enhance match tempo, and improve both player and fan experience. 1. Red Cards for Covering Mouths During Confrontations A player who conceals their mouth with their hand, arm, or shirt during confrontational moments will now receive a red card. This rule is designed to prevent players from hiding their lips during racially abusive exchanges, making it easier for referees to identify and punish discriminatory behavior. However, players who cover their mouths during casual, friendly exchanges with teammates from opposing teams will not face penalties. 2. Red Card for Protesting by Leaving the Field Any player who exits […]

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Ancelotti Says Relaxed About Neymar World Cup Availability

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he remains relaxed about Neymar's availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the 34-year-old forward suffering a Grade 2 calf injury that will sideline him for two to three weeks. The injury setback came at a time when the 2026 World Cup kicks off in exactly two weeks, with Brazil's opening match against Morocco scheduled for June 13 in New Jersey. Initially thought to be a minor issue of swelling, Neymar was officially diagnosed with the Grade 2 calf injury on Thursday. "We expect Neymar in the first World Cup match against Morocco; if he can't make it, we'll wait for the second game," Ancelotti said in Saturday's press conference. "We're not swapping anyone out; the chosen players are these 26, and these 26 will play in the World Cup." Ancelotti most […]

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England Brace for Croatia Reunion in World Cup Group L

England are set for a high-stakes reunion with Croatia in the opening match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L, as coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledges the Danes' former semi-final foes as their main challenge in the group. England's main challengers in Group L are likely to be Croatia, whom they face in the group opener in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026. The group consists of England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with the top two teams advancing to the Round of 32. Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L. However, the manager admitted England face a "difficult" task after being drawn in a group with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama at next year's tournament in North America. The teams have previously met in eleven previous […]

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Salah, Belgian Golden Generation Eye Last Shot at World Cup Glory

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Belgium’s golden generation—Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Thibaut Courtois—are heading into the 2026 World Cup in what could be their final chance at continental and global glory. The two teams meet in a crucial Group G fixture, with Belgium facing Egypt in what is expected to be a high-stakes encounter. Belgium, once ranked world number one, brings a blend of experience and talent but is now looking to recapture past form after failing to deliver a trophy from their golden cohort. Salah, 33 and leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2025–26 season, is likely playing in his last World Cup. He led Egypt to qualification and will carry the hopes of African football alongside his teammates. The Egyptian star, who won the Premier League’s Player of the Season award in 2017–18 after scoring 32 […]

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