South Korea defender Cho ruled out of World Cup
June 1 : South Korea defender Cho Yu-min will miss the World Cup after suffering a foot injury while playing in a 5-0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago, the Korea Football Association (KFA) said.
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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.
Law changes that will come into effect at the 2026 World Cup
May 31 : The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made changes to the laws of the game which will be applied from the 2026-27 season onwards as well as at the World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
McKenzie: South Africa players to leave for World Cup on Monday after visa bungle - ESPN
South Africa's flight from Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on Sunday morning, was delayed, the South African Football Association confirmed. It was rebooked for Monday morning.
Ball State's Gavin Yates-Lyons, 18, dies after being shot - ESPN
Gavin Yates-Lyons, a freshman defensive back on the Ball State football team, has died at the age of 18, the school confirmed Sunday.
Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut
May 31 : Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament.
GAA: Louth shock Dublin with victory in Croke Park
Louth have stunned Dublin in round one of the All-Ireland Football Championship with a 4-18 to 1-24 victory in Croke Park.
South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'
CAPE TOWN, May 31 : South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to receive visas 11 days ahead of their tournament-opening match against co-hosts Mexico due to be watched by millions worldwide.