DONALD TRUMP SET TO BREAK PROTOCOL AND JOIN WORLD CUP TROPHY LIFT CELEBRATIONS

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup after a remarkable performance against Spain helped his nation secure a historic result, with the veteran shot-stopper seeing his social media following soar from around 50,000 to nearly 12 million in just 48 hours.

Donald Trump is set to play a major role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final presentation, with reports suggesting FIFA has no issue with the US President joining the winners during the trophy lift. The move follows his controversial appearance at the Club World Cup final.

DR Congo have made a major statement before kicking a ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arriving in custom leopard-print outfits inspired by their nickname “Les Léopards”.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been ruled out of his nation's opening World Cup match after being denied entry into Canada. The Villarreal player, who is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges, had his visa application refused by Canadian authorities.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Iran’s national team finds itself facing one of the tournament’s most unusual situations.According to Iranian officials, Team Melli will not be permitted to stay in the United States during the competition despite all three of their group-stage matches taking place there. Instead, the squad will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, crossing the border into the U.S. on matchdays before returning to Mexico immediately after each game.

Now that BBC's Dear England has aired, social media has found itself focused on more than just the story of Gareth Southgate's England reign. Viewers have been busy comparing the cast to the real-life footballers they portray, with several casting choices sparking praise, debate and plenty of memes online.

The #SuperEagles have officially been crowned Unity Cup 2026 champions after back-to-back victories over Zimbabwe and Jamaica at The Valley in London 🦅🏆🇳🇬 The tournament brought together Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India for a week celebrating football, culture and community.

Arsenal’s hopes of lifting their first ever Champions League trophy ended in heartbreak after Paris Saint Germain retained the title with a dramatic penalty shootout victory in Budapest. Despite a determined performance and an early lead, the Gunners were eventually beaten 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time.

Shakira and Burna Boy have officially released the music video for Dai Dai, their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. The visuals feature football superstars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland as excitement builds ahead of next summer's tournament.