Lamine Yamal Returns To Training With Spain Ahead Of World Cup Opener vs. Cabo Verde
Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training.
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'Cheap flights and a pint': Toronto welcomes World Cup fans despite lower profile matches
TORONTO, June 12 : Tickets remained unsold, an opening night fan festival was rained out and the top-ranking teams are playing in the U.S. and Mexico but visitors arriving in Toronto are determined to enjoy the first-ever World Cup soccer match played in Canada.
Head of Palestinian football not granted US visa to attend World Cup
RAMALLAH: The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. But he is among several people accredited to attend the World Cup who have been denied visas or have yet to receive them from the United States. “I don’t believe that it’s fair to use or to abuse and deny the right of all footballers all over the world to attend,” the veteran Palestinian political figure said in an interview with The Associated Press. The Palestinian team did not qualify for the World Cup, but FIFA typically invites the heads of football associations from around the world to the event every four years, which it frames as a celebration of global unity. “Everyone will be welcome in Canada, Mexico and the United States for the FIFA World Cup next year.
Czech coach Koubek says better team won after defeat by South Korea
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 11 : Czech Republic coach Miroslav Koubek praised his players for their effort in Thursday's World Cup opening loss to South Korea but said the better team won and his side needed to add more bite to the attack to stay in the tournament.
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic in World Cup opener
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Thursday (Jun 11).
Iran players conduct first open practice at Tijuana camp
TIJUANA, June 11 : Iran conducted open training at their World Cup base camp on Thursday in Tijuana, where the team arrived amid geopolitical tensions that have threatened to overshadow the world's biggest sporting event.
Power Ranking The 12 Teams From The Americas At The 2026 World Cup
Twelve teams will be at the World Cup from North and South America. I have the reigning champions as the best.