Inter Miami says Messi dealing with ‘overload’, fatigue in left hamstring
Messi’s return to physical activity will ‘depend on his clinical and functional progress’, according to Inter Miami.
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Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Iran were expected to fly from Turkiye to Arizona to continue World Cup 2026 preparations but will switch to Mexico.
DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US Ebola warning
World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.
Football ‘crazy’ Haitians feel excluded from first World Cup since 1974
Expensive tickets and transport prices and a US travel ban mean few Haitians will be able to attend the matches.
Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions
Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions.
World Cup 2026: Who are the star players missing out on the tournament?
Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
US says DRC team must isolate due to Ebola before arriving for World Cup
DR Congo play their first World Cup 2026 game against Portugal on June 17 in Houston, but must isolate first.
Tuchel leaves Palmer and Foden out of England’s 2026 World Cup squad
Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out, while Saudi-based Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney the surprise inclusion.
World Cup dark horses: Can Japan finally break last 16 barrier and go far?
Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
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NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets
New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
Published On 21 May 2026
Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.
