Egypt, Cabo Verde and Africa’s rise could strengthen Infantino’s case for 64-team World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s suggestion that the World Cup could eventually expand to 64 teams has reignited one of football’s biggest debates.
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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more - ESPN
At every World Cup, there's always a collection of players who emerge as breakout stars. In 2010, players such as Alexis Sánchez, Mesut Özil and Luis Suárez burst onto the scene. James Rodríguez in 2014 became a household name by leading Colombia to their first quarterfinals run at a World Cup. The past two tournaments saw Benjamin Pavard (France), Hirving Lozano (Mexico), Enzo Fernández (Argentina), Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) and others raise their profiles.
Bellingham's brilliance outweighs brief disagreement with Tuchel
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 12 : There was a brief moment of tension in the aftermath of England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway on Saturday when Jude Bellingham pushed back against criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel.
Swiss anger tinged with pride after top eight World Cup finish
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 12 : Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final exit may still be rankling coach Murat Yakin, but the Swiss have judged their run to the last eight a success.
France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain
DALLAS, July 12 : France are one victory from extending one of the most extraordinary eras of World Cup dominance, with a third successive final and a fifth appearance in the showpiece match in eight tournaments within reach when they face Spain on Tuesday.
England's resilience faces ultimate test against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
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Sunday sport: Dublin and Kerry face off at Croke Park, Wimbledon men's final day
One of Gaelic Football's greatest rivalries will be renewed at Croke Park.
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
LONDON, July 12 : Retired British professional soccer players showed structural brain differences and high rates of anxiety and depression but no signs of cognitive decline in a study looking to establish if repetitive impacts like heading the ball affect the risk of developing dementia.