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Adams 'leading way' for Scottish black players - Iwelumo

Adams 'leading way' for Scottish black players - Iwelumo

sports.yahoo.com · 34 minutes ago

Former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo thinks it will be "a massive step forward" should Che Adams become the first black player to play for the nation's men's team at a World Cup. Iwelumo was himself a standard bearer when he earned four caps more than 15 years ago, but he never made it to a major finals. "I think it's a massive step forward, but the country is a very, a very different landscape to what it was when we were growing up," Iwelumo said of Adams' success for Scotland and Torino.

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World Cup highlights explained as fans complain about BBC and ITV's 'diabolical' decision

World Cup highlights explained as fans complain about BBC and ITV's 'diabolical' decision

mirror.co.uk · 40 minutes ago

Football fans have been left disappointed by the lack of a traditional highlights show from the BBC or ITV for the World Cup, with matches kicking off in the early hours of the morning

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‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

theguardian.com · 47 minutes ago

President gave ticket to a young female soccer fan‘I gave it to someone who couldn’t go, who loves football’The Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, explained on Friday why she was absent from the Azteca Stadium during Mexico’s opening match with South Africa, saying that tickets to the match were unaffordable for most Mexicans and that she had given her ticket to a young female soccer fan.“Stadium tickets are very expensive,” Sheinbaum said during her daily morning news conference. “As president it’s better that I give my place to someone who couldn’t have gone, who loves football, especially a young woman, and I can celebrate it with the people for free.” Continue reading...

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Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

independent.co.uk · 56 minutes ago

It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening

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Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

sports.yahoo.com · 59 minutes ago

It comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday evening

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Brazil vs. Morocco live stream: Prediction, lineups and how to watch 2026 World Cup

Brazil vs. Morocco live stream: Prediction, lineups and how to watch 2026 World Cup

cbssports.com · 1 hour ago

Arguably, the best matchup of the group stage arrives on Saturday night

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Watch every World Cup goal from the opening day of action

Watch every World Cup goal from the opening day of action

sbnation.com · 4 hours ago

Goals, goals, goals! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway and we had five goals scored on the first day of action across two games. The first game on offer saw host nation Mexico dispatch South Africa 2-0. Even though El Tri’s goals were historic for different reasons, there ended up being more red […]

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Three sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

sports.yahoo.com · 5 hours ago

Three players are sent off as co-hosts Mexico launch the 2026 World Cup by defeating South Africa at a packed Azteca Stadium.

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World Cup: Where to buy tickets for Argentina vs. Algeria on June 17

World Cup: Where to buy tickets for Argentina vs. Algeria on June 17

sports.yahoo.com · 5 hours ago

Defending champions Argentina are set to face a highly motivated Algerian side on June 17.BUY ARGENTINA VS. ALGERIA WORLD CUP TICKETS The reigning title holders arrive with the weight of expectation ...

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'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

sports.yahoo.com · 6 hours ago

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.

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'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

bbc.com · 6 hours ago

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.

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Prediction: Brazil vs Morocco

Prediction: Brazil vs Morocco

soccernews.com · 6 hours ago

Brazil and Morocco will meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday evening, as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns with one of the most interesting fixtures of the opening round. The Selecao will want to start Group C with a statement result under Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco arrives with the ambition […] The post Prediction: Brazil vs Morocco appeared first on SoccerNews.

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Juve-Kessie, Allegri-Lobotka, Roma-Pulisic 💣 today’s transfer news 🔥

Juve-Kessie, Allegri-Lobotka, Roma-Pulisic 💣 today’s transfer news 🔥

sports.yahoo.com · 7 hours ago

The World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States has officially begun. The competition officially got underway with wins for the host nation Tricolor and South Korea over the Czech Republic.Want...

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'Loan out McAtee' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sell

'Loan out McAtee' - fans on who they would keep, loan and sell

sports.yahoo.com · 8 hours ago

Loan James McAtee - he needs guaranteed game time to regain his confidence. Sell Dan Ndoye as he hasn't shown progress over the season but is suited to European leagues and will probably have an excellent World Cup. Paul: I'd keep Bakwa, who after a tough first season has shown glimpses of his potential.

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World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as Canada and USA prepare for opening games

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as Canada and USA prepare for opening games

standard.co.uk · 8 hours ago

Two more tournament co-hosts in action after Mexico beat South Africa amid flurry of red cards

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🖥️ The internet goes wild! World Cup opener brings legendary memes

🖥️ The internet goes wild! World Cup opener brings legendary memes

sports.yahoo.com · 8 hours ago

At football matches, and especially at World Cups, the internet can sometimes be a real goldmine. So it’s hardly surprising that the opening match between Mexico and South Africa has already produce...

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Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup

Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup

theguardian.com · 9 hours ago

Jibril Rajoub attended opening match in Mexico but becomes latest football official hit by US visa issues, he saysThe head of the Palestinian Football Association has said he is unable to travel to the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 Fifa World Cup because he has not been issued a visa.Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on Thursday. But he is among several people accredited to attend the World Cup who have been denied visas or have yet to receive them from the United States. Continue reading...

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Brazil XI vs Morocco: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup

Brazil XI vs Morocco: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup

standard.co.uk · 9 hours ago

Brazil to face Africa’s best without talisman, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with a big call to make

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Exclusive | European-qualified Ligue 1 side interested in Standard Liege’s Matthieu Epolo

Exclusive | European-qualified Ligue 1 side interested in Standard Liege’s Matthieu Epolo

sports.yahoo.com · 9 hours ago

Matthieu Epolo (21) has enjoyed a standout campaign at Standard Liege, to the extent that he has been included in DR Congo’s squad for the FIFA World Cup.Epolo was also included in the Africa Cup of...

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2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams

2026 World Cup Standings: Full list of teams

sbnation.com · 10 hours ago

Later today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will get underway. There are two matches on Thursday’s docket: Host team Mexico gets things started against South Africa, while a little later South Korea will square off with Czechia. And in short order, the other 44 teams will join the fray. Here, we are keeping track on […]

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