European play-offs to decide final World Cup places
The final line-up for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next week, with 16 teams competing for the last four places allocated to European countries.
Bafana launch fresh look for World Cup
Adidas and SAFA have revealed South Africa’s new away kit for the 2026 World Cup, combining heritage colours with a refined, modern look.
Bafana squad named for Panama friendlies
Hugo Broos has named a 38-man preliminary squad for South Africa’s upcoming international friendlies against Panama later this month.
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites crazy demand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.
2026 World Cup too hot to handle?
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet – extreme heat.
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50m in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football’s governing body has announced.
‘Extortionate’ World Cup ticket prices draw ire of fan group
Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has called on FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year’s World Cup due to their “extortionate” cost.
Trump wants to rename American football
Spurred on by World Cup 2026 fever, US President Donald Trump said that American football should be renamed as the game played with a round ball, soccer, was the one true football.
How are the 2026 World Cup favourites shaping up?
Ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw, we run the rule over the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals to take place across North America next June and July:
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw
The draw for the 2026 World Cup – the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held – takes place in Washington on Friday.