World Cup 2026
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Latest headlines from around the tournament.
Andrew Giuliani backs FIFA's Gianni Infantino, calls critics 'jealous'
Carrick backs Mainoo after 'challenging' World Cup
Carrick backs Mainoo after 'challenging' World Cup
New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in break with Oceania
New Zealand's football federation has withdrawn its support for under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a break with the wider Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).
Time limits, VAR, mistaken identity: Which World Cup rules has Premier League adopted?
Which World Cup law changes will continue for the Premier League, and which ones have been rejected?
Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Six Arab federations back Infantino amid revolt over World Cup plan
The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.