Saliba to miss extended period with back injury
Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is moving through its most intense stage, and the tournament picture is becoming clearer with every match. While some nations are celebrating qualification for the knockout rounds, others have already seen their World Cup dreams come to an end. Elimination is one of the harshest parts of football’s biggest tournament….
Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has produced many unforgettable stories, but few are as inspiring as the remarkable rise of Germany’s super-sub Deniz Undav. Known for his determination, relentless work ethic, and ability to make an impact from the bench, Undav has become one of the tournament’s most talked-about players. His journey to football’s biggest…
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has confirmed that he will step down following the national team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the decision as an “easy” one after the disappointment of falling short of the knockout stages. The announcement marks the end of an important era for Scottish football. Clarke guided Scotland back…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has brought more nations, more matches, and more global excitement than ever before. But as the expanded 48-team format reaches the final round of group games, one major concern has become impossible to ignore: some teams may benefit from simply playing for a draw. Two final group-stage matches have created…
Plans for a 64-team men’s world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be “for the whole world”.