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Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, his sixth tournament, after securing a new three-year deal with the national team. The 36-year-old forward’s extension ensures he will play alongside rising stars in a bid to defend their title.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has axed Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori from his 26-man World Cup squad, marking a generational shift in the Three Lions' defensive spine. Luke Shaw suffers the same fate for the second consecutive tournament, while Arsenal's Noni Madueke secures a shock call-up.
Iran’s football federation warns Fifa visas remain unresolved just eight days before the World Cup kicks off, raising the spectre of a first-minute withdrawal. The team faces a Tuesday deadline to secure entry after a last-ditch meeting in Zurich ended without guarantees.
New Zealand has called up veteran defenders Tommy Smith and Chris Wood for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, prioritizing experience as key players recover from recent injuries. The squad announcement comes just three weeks before the first match against Fiji in Auckland.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS’s Jungkook will headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show in Doha, organizers confirmed today. The spectacle is expected to draw over 80,000 spectators and a global TV audience of 1.5 billion.
Leading climate researchers issue urgent warnings ahead of the 2026 World Cup, citing heat risks in host cities. The tournament’s feasibility hinges on urgent adaptation measures to prevent player and fan safety crises.