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2026 FIFA World Cup prize money: How much will each team make in the USA, Canada, and Mexico
Live Soccer TV · 19 minutes ago
More matches will be played at the 2026 World Cup than ever before, resulting in more revenue and a 50 percent increase in the prize pool from Qatar 2022.
Amad Diallo nets late winner as Ivory Coast fight back to stun France ahead of World Cup
James Hilsum · 3 hours ago
France’s FIFA World Cup preparations were dealt a blow after they surrendered the lead to lose 2-1 against the Ivory Coast, who claimed an historic first-ever win over the European giants.
Spain held to draw by Iraq in friendly as both teams prepare for World Cup
Danny Lewis · 3 hours ago
Iraq secured an encouraging 1-1 draw against Spain ahead of their second-ever FIFA World Cup (WC), forcing La Roja to settle for the third draw from their last four matches on home soil.
South Africa confirm a change for their final World Cup warm-up against Jamaica
Nick Said · 4 hours ago
Bafana Bafana’s friendly fixture with Jamaica will take place on Saturday and will be behind closed doors, the South African Football Association has confirmed.
Last-minute Masouras leveller sees Greece spoil Sweden's World Cup pre-party
Anthony Tomas · 5 hours ago
Sweden were denied a winning send off ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Georgios Masouras equalised with the last kick of the game to ensure Greece left Strawberry Arena in Solna with a 2-2 draw.
Neymar to miss Cleveland trip with Brazil as he continues recovery for World Cup
Reuters · 5 hours ago
Neymar will not travel to Cleveland for Brazil's World Cup warm-up match against Egypt on Saturday as he continues to receive intensive treatment for a calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.
Kenya surrender lead to draw against Lesotho in June friendly
Dennis Mabuka · 5 hours ago
Kenya national team Harambee Stars gave away a first-half lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in their first friendly of the June FIFA window on Thursday.
Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach on two-year deal
Anthony Paphitis · 5 hours ago
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
Wearing number 10 for Bafana: Relebohile Mofokeng follows stellar cast of past stars
Nick Said · 5 hours ago
Playmaker Relebohile Mofokeng has been handed the number 10 jersey for South Africa at the 2026 World Cup and will be tasked with providing a creative spark for the side on their return to the global stage for the first time in 16 years.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria's Femi Azeez coy on Millwall future despite Premier League dream
Shina Oludare · 6 hours ago
Nigeria international Femi Azeez has refused to be drawn on his long-term future at Millwall despite admitting his ambition to one day play in the Premier League.
Real Madrid must pay 15 million euro release clause to sign Mourinho, insist Benfica
AFP · 6 hours ago
Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach, Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham making fast progress in bid to upgrade squad for next season, Flashscore reveal
Dean Jones · 7 hours ago
Tottenham Hotspur are moving quickly in the transfer market as they attempt to complete deals for Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke before the World Cup gets underway.
Andoni Iraola arrives at Anfield ahead of expected appointment as new Liverpool boss
AFP · 7 hours ago
Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
Man City chairman admits Pep Guardiola almost resigned '100 times' during his reign
AFP · 7 hours ago
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola was on the verge of quitting "100 times" before finally leaving at the end of this season.
Ajax to hold summer's fire sale with 21 players put on transfer list
Paul Winters · 7 hours ago
Ajax and technical director Jordi Cruyff are intent on pushing the reset button in Amsterdam, with 21 first-team players put on the transfer list.
Fenerbahce chairman Sadettin Saran sentenced to prison for inciting illegal betting
Reuters · 12 hours ago
A Turkish court sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to two and a half years in prison for inciting illegal betting, days before the Turkish club was set to hold a congress to elect his replacement.
Netherlands' defeat to Algeria a major wake-up call ahead of World Cup, says Ronald Koeman
Reuters · 12 hours ago
The Netherlands' 1-0 home defeat by Algeria in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday was a wake-up call before they head to the US for next week’s tournament start, coach Ronald Koeman said.
Kasper Hjulmand sacked at Bayer Leverkusen after very disappointing season
Svend Bertil Fra · 13 hours ago
After one season in charge, the 54-year old former Danish national team coach, Kasper Hjulmand, has been sacked as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen.
Mexico sweat on fitness of four players ahead of World Cup opener against South Africa
Nick Said · 13 hours ago
Mexico are sweating on the fitness of four players ahead of their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa on June 11, with each having battled various ailments in recent weeks.
Isak and Gyokeres both to start as Sweden aim for positive World Cup send off
Anthony Tomas · 14 hours ago
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres will both start for Sweden in their final World Cup warm-up match this evening (4th June, 19:00 CEST) at home to Greece, head coach Graham Potter has revealed.
