
Malagón ruled out — could Ochoa play in a sixth World Cup?
Mexico's first-choice keeper is out for a year — and the door just swung open for the ageless Memo Ochoa.

Mexico's first-choice keeper is out for a year — and the door just swung open for the ageless Memo Ochoa.

Two players lost in three days, a half-dozen more sidelined — Mexico's preparations for a home World Cup are unravelling fast.

Broken hearts in 2018, a Wembley humiliation in 2007 — Croatia have a habit of haunting England, and Dallas could be next.

Finalists in 2018, third place in 2022 — Croatia keep defying expectations, and with Modric still pulling the strings at 40, don't bet against them again.

A broken leg and no return date — Croatia's defensive cornerstone is in a race against time to make the World Cup.

Senegal's talisman is winding down his international career — and the 2026 World Cup looks set to be his final bow.

After years of waiting, Malang Sarr is finally set to get his shot with the Lions of Teranga — just in time for a World Cup

Reigning African champions and 2002 quarter-finalists — Senegal arrive at their third successive World Cup with history in their sights.

Greensboro beat out several rival cities to land one of the tournament's most-watched teams — and Erling Haaland is coming to town.

Norway and their Scandinavian neighbours are set for a mouthwatering pre-World Cup clash — but Sweden must first earn their place at the tournament.

Two of the world's best strikers, one group stage clash — Deschamps can barely hide his excitement.

Portugal, Belgium, and a World Cup on home soil — Pochettino is wasting no time turning up the heat on USMNT preparations, but injury concerns are already starting to bite.