Algeria embraced by Kansas hospitality before the 2026 World Cup

Why the Algerian soccer team is feeling welcomed during the 2026 World Cup base camp stay in Lawrence, Kansas.

A brief history of the World Cup in numbers

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's tournament ...

Why are there hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, and why has FIFA been criticised?

All 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup are stopping for two hydration breaks. Why have they been stipulated by FIFA, and why ...
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Neville says World Cup rule changes are an "unbelievable introduction" as players adapt

Gary Neville has spoken on the rule changes for the World Cup which he says will only benefit the tournament. A new set of ...

Virgil van Dijk criticises World Cup hydration breaks

Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup. Speaking after the ...

World Cup goal-kick time-wasting rule: Keepers risk decisive penalty for breaking policy

The 2026 World Cup promises be unprecedented for several reasons, including the introduction of a host of new rules. Football’s greatest show gets underway on Thursday night, as Mexico host ...

World Cup 2026: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina - Johan Manzambi scores twice as Swiss take giant leap towards knockout stages

Match report from the 2026 World Cup Group B match between Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles; Johan Manzambi ...