#2026-world-cup

#2026-world-cup

So if we think there is a problem in Seattle we have a very, very liberal-slash-communist mayor. I would say certainly beyond just liberal. I watched her over the weekend. Another beauty we've got there. If we think there's going to be a problem, Gianni, can I say we will move? Trump asked Infantino. Trump continued, I don't think we will have this problem, but we will move the event to some place it will be appreciated and safe.

Another international, another impressive performance so far from Elliot Anderson. Only his fifth England appearance, already looks so at home, surely Tuchel's starting No 6 at the World Cup. Good in possession. Taking ball from Pickford, calmly passing through the Serbian press.

The shirt design confirms the leaks - a hybrid of the iconic 1990 and 2014 World Cup winning shirts, featuring a black, red, and gold chevron separated by white diamonds in the middle. The stars above the DFB crest are adorned with the years Germany won the World Cup - 54', 74', 90', and 14'. Black and red trim adorns the sleeves and collars, and black shorts and white socks round off the outfit.

"On the 5th of December, you will see."

In Santa Ursula Coapa, the most constant sound is no longer that of shouts, cheers, and whistles from the stadium, but that of bulldozers. The neighborhoods surrounding the Azteca Stadium Santa Ursula, Huipulco, and Pedregal de Carrasco are experiencing an accelerated construction frenzy that many residents attribute to the impact of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico City will be one of the three host cities in the country for the tournament, along with Monterrey and Guadalajara.

"And I would like to be there. To feel well and to be an important part of helping my national team, if I am there. I am going to assess that on a day-to-day basis when I start preseason next year with Inter [Miami] and see if I can really be 100%. I'm really eager because it's the World Cup. We're coming off winning the last World Cup, and being able to defend it on the field again is spectacular"

The former Three Lions captain played in the 1998, 2002 and 2006 editions of the tournament, experiencing some memorable highs and crushing lows. Who can forget Beckham's red card for kicking out at Argentina's Diego Simeone at France 98 - or his cathartic, match-winning penalty against the same opponents in Japan and Korea four years later?

Trump has previously suggested he could declare cities not safe for the 104-game soccer tournament and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022. It includes games at NFL stadiums near New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. World Cup host sites aren't up to Trump. The 11 U.S. cities plus three in Mexico and two in Canada are contracted with FIFA, which would face significant logistical and legal issues to make changes in the eight months before the June 11 kickoff.

Orlando City wanted to bring Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison to Major League Soccer in the summer, sources told ESPN Brasil, although a move failed to materialise over a potential €40 million ($46.4m) transfer fee. The MLS club wanted to sign the Brazil international to a long-term contract and make him the team's leading figure in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. Richarlison, 28, insisted in the last transfer window that he was keen to continue at Spurs for at least another season.

Hundreds of people are complaining on social media about the murky process for acquiring tickets to matches, including six World Cup games in the Bay Area. Few others are celebrating after receiving a coveted email from the global soccer organization with access to ticket sales for the 2026 tournament in Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Some of those recipients are sharing that FIFA is giving people 24-hour windows to make their purchases.