Football Fixtures

Ghana's Carlos Queiroz: 48-team format risks World Cup becoming 'vulgar, ordinary competition'

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has criticised the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams, expressing his fear that the move risks turning it into a "vulgar, ordinary competition."

Mahrez: Algeria are 'happy' and 'deserve' to make it to knockouts

Mahrez: Algeria are 'happy' and 'deserve' to make it to knockouts

World Cup Daily LIVE: Iran despair after late Austria drama; South Africa face Canada as round of 32 begins

The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.

This World Cup's United States team the best in country's history - Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp has told ESPN he believes Mauricio Pochettino's United States are the best version of the national team in the country's history.

Liverpool and 'great coach' Andoni Iraola will 'need luck' for lasting success - Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, but noted he will need some good fortune along the way.

Judging overreactions to World Cup bracket: How far could USMNT go?

The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it all? Let's judge some overreactions!