2026 World Cup Odds: Which Nations are Favored to Reach Semifinals?
With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself.
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Thomas Tuchel says England are ready to step up intensity of World Cup build-up
Thomas Tuchel says England are ready to take the next step in their World Cup preparations as his side take on Costa Rica a week out from the curtain-raiser against Croatia.
Tuchel says England's Saka still recovering from injury, needs managing for World Cup
June 10 : Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel said.
England's Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup due to broken jaw
June 9 : England defender Djed Spence said he will have to play while wearing a protective mask at the World Cup after suffering a broken jaw in a Premier League match last month.
Croatia head to World Cup on high after late 2-1 win over Slovenia
VARAZDIN, Croatia, June 7 : Croatia substitute Mario Pasalic grabbed a stoppage-time winner to edge neighbours Slovenia 2-1 in their friendly international on Sunday and head to the World Cup on a winning note.
Miami vice for Declan Rice as Thomas Tuchel names Harry Kane’s England deputy
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England’s vice-captain for the World Cup after the midfielder and his Arsenal team-mates joined their preparation camp in Florida.
Harry Kane goal hands England victory over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
Harry Kane’s sublime header secured England their first win of the summer as Thomas Tuchel’s side stepped up World Cup preparations with a comfortable 1-0 victory against New Zealand in baking Florida.
Iran World Cup team flies to Mexico
ANTALYA: Iran’s World Cup squad left Turkiye for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team’s support squad.