Just four matches into the largest FIFA World Cup ever staged, the buzz don already spread across North America. For the first time ever, the United States, Mexico and Canada dey co-host the 48-team tournament, wey kick off with Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa. All 48 nations enter the competition with one goal: to lift the iconic World Cup trophy.
Life be circle. When Tyler Bindon appear for New Zealand’s June 15 draw against Iran, he and his mama Jenny Bindon become the first mother and son to each appear for World Cup. Jenny Bindon, wey make 77 appearances for New Zealand women’s team, bin dey goalkeeper for 2007 and 2011 World Cups. The 21-year-old Tyler Bindon spend last season on loan at Sheffield United for English Championship, but he sign for Nottingham Forest for Premier League.
England full back Tino Livramento don out of World Cup on Tuesday because of calf injury. This force coach Thomas Tuchel to make late squad change before dem open against Croatia. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah don called up as replacement and dey head to England training camp for Kansas City. The English Football Association say Newcastle defender Livramento injure during training on Sunday. A scan and medical assessment on Monday confirm he no fit play again for England‘s tournament.
Tunisia don fire coach Sabri Lamouchi after Sweden beat dem 5-1 for dem first World Cup match. Dem appoint French coach Hervé Renard. The 54-year-old Lamouchi bin dey in charge since January. Renard’s deal only cover the World Cup, and longer-term agreement go discuss later, according to Tunisian soccer federation. Renard be experienced coach wey specialize for leading national teams across Africa and Arabic-speaking world. He don win Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia and Ivory Coast, coach Morocco for 2018 World Cup and Saudi Arabia for 2022.
Brazil forward Neymar reportedly dey look at more time on sideline, according to ESPN report. Despite injuries, the 34-year-old Neymar still make the 26-man squad for World Cup. He sit out Brazil‘s 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday. Neymar be all-time men’s leading scorer for Brazil history and get most appearances.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies remain limited for team’s World Cup training session on Monday as he dey recover from hamstring injury. Davies warm up with team but remain in return-to-play protocol ahead of co-host’s second group match on Thursday against Qatar at BC Place for Vancouver. The left back injure hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich for 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain wey knock German club out of Champions League semifinals. Davies no play for Canada since March 2025, when he tear ACL for CONCACAF Nations League finals.
Lamine Yamal dey in ideal condition to play for Spain‘s World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday, coach Luis de la Fuente say. Yamal no expect to start the game for Atlanta, but dem clear am to play as he return from hamstring injury wey force the teenaged superstar to miss final weeks of season for Barcelona.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer don fully recover from calf injury wey he get last month and dey ready for Germany‘s World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday. The 40-year-old enter World Cup without playing for Germany for almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lure am out of international retirement.
France center back William Saliba return to full group training on Saturday at team’s World Cup base for Boston, easing fears over ongoing back injury ahead of dem tournament opener. The 25-year-old Arsenal defender miss Thursday and Friday sessions to follow individual recovery program. The persistent back issue, wey he get while playing for UEFA Champions League final, bin fear to keep am out of World Cup, but France manager Didier Deschamps downplay the severity.
Scotland and dem mighty Tartan Army dey make themselves at home for Boston ahead of dem World Cup opening game against Haiti. Fans don take over Boston Harbor with party barge. One Scotland fan share experience discovering Buc-ee’s for first time.
Türkiye don return to World Cup for first time since 2002. Captain Hakan Calhanoglu make bulletin-board comments about dem first opponent Australia. Australia dey play dem sixth consecutive World Cup and advance to knockout stage for Qatar 2022.
While United States men’s national team provide crowd of 70,492 at Los Angeles Stadium with plenty entertainment on field, star power dey for stands. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry cause frenzy as fans line up for handshakes and pictures. Speed, aka iShowSpeed, appear on dais with Brazilian star Neymar Jr.
Google dey ready for USA’s opener against Paraguay with custom USA-themed Google Doodle on home page. James Corden join Christian Pulisic and United States men’s national team for training session ahead of World Cup opener against Paraguay.
DR Congo men’s national team arrive for Houston, Texas in striking black jaguar-inspired outfits wey turn heads. Dem nickname Les Léopards.
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch take subtle jab at United States men’s national team during remarks on Thursday. The United States conduct months-long search for new head coach in 2023, with Marsch emerging as frontrunner, but dem choose to rehire Gregg Berhalter.
Norway star Erling Haaland don spotted at Stanley Cup Final between Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. The Manchester City striker draw plenty attention from fans as he take in action from stands.
Australia coach Tony Popovic sign contract extension through early 2027 on eve of dem World Cup opening match against Türkiye. Football Australia say the 52-year-old Popovic’s deal now extend through Asian Cup for Saudi Arabia.
Canada captain Alphonso Davies go miss Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to ACL tear and other injuries.
Japan captain and midfielder Wataru Endo don withdraw from Japan‘s World Cup squad and retire from national team due to ongoing ankle/foot injury since February.
Argentina call up defender Marcos Senesi to 26-man roster after injury of Leonardo Balerdi.
Morocco replace two injured players in dem World Cup squad ahead of opening game against Brazil, including star winger Abde Ezzalzouli and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick call up Dejan Ljubicic late Wednesday to replace key midfielder Christoph Baumgartner, wey injure right thigh while warming up for pre-World Cup friendly against Tunisia.
