FIFA World Cup 2026

Critics circling, Mbappe turns to favourite stage

Critics circling, Mbappe turns to favourite stage

The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid without a trophy, despite finishing as La Liga’s top scorer.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:20am
Anthony Gordon stars in England warm-up win

Anthony Gordon stars in England warm-up win

Gordon and Jude Bellingham were the big winners as the latter edged ahead of Morgan Rogers in the battle to start behind Harry Kane in attack.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:43am
White House defends visa ban for referee, Iranians

White House defends visa ban for referee, Iranians

Iran, who will play their three group games on American soil, were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the ongoing military conflict with the United States.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:30am