World Cup Roundtable: Players To Watch, Co-Host Pressure, Who May Disappoint?
It's almost time to put the speculation and debate to rest.
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Warrant issued for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk after viral speeding video - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office issued a warrant for the arrest of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
Havertz embraces 'good problem' of Germany's forward firepower ahead of World Cup
CHICAGO, June 3 : Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Commentary: Should FIFA do more to protect players from World Cup heat?
ST CATHARINES, Canada: The most-watched sporting event in the world kicks off on Jun 11 co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. With 2026 already expected to be one of the hottest years on record, experts and players have warned that organiser FIFA is not doing enough to protect the players from extreme heat.
Depay never doubt he would be fit in time for World Cup
AMSTERDAM, June 1 : Netherlands record scorer Memphis Depay said he never doubted he would make his country’s World Cup squad despite concerns he would not be fit in time.
Tunisia seek fresh spark as Lamouchi reshapes ageing squad
CAIRO, June 1 : Tunisia carry quiet momentum into the 2026 World Cup after cruising through qualifying without conceding a single goal, but familiar doubts remain over whether their disciplined approach can trouble the game's elite on the global stage.
Uncapped Volpato, Yengi named in Australia's World Cup squad
MELBOURNE, May 31 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato's last-minute decision to switch allegiance to Australia has paid off with inclusion in Tony Popovic's World Cup squad.
Marta Kostyuk stuns Iga Swiatek, KO's last former French champ - ESPN
Marta Kostyuk reached the quarterfinals at the French Open for the first time on Sunday by taking out four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 and ruining her birthday.