2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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England boost 2026 World Cup hopes with dominant win over Serbia

England took a giant step towards qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Serbia in Belgrade.

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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike earns first call-up for France

New Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has received his first France senior national team call-up ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this month.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attending the 2024 CHAN final in Kenya

FIFA boss eases visa concerns ahead of US World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has assured African football fans there will be no visa hassles for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, despite the US government’s new restrictions.

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SABC GCEO Nomsa Chabeli issues major football broadcast commitment

South African Broadcast Corporation Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli has vowed to bring several upcoming major football events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to fans on free-to-air platforms.

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Frank Onyeka disappointed by Nigeria snub in World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria international and FC Augsburg midfielder Frank Onyeka has admitted he was disheartened after being omitted from the Super Eagles squad for last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

USA Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino vows to turn USA fortunes around before 2026 World Cup

United States manager Mauricio Pcchettino has called for calm after their 2-1 defeat to Canada in the CONCACAF National League third-place play-off on Sunday.