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All 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup will stop for two "hydration breaks." Why have they been stipulated by FIFA, and why have they been criticised?

Spain thumped Iceland 6-1 on Tuesday to book their place at next summer's World Cup in Brazil ahead of England, who must now come through the playoffs.

Former Fulham manager Marco Silva has officially been announced as the replacement for Jose Mourinho at Benfica.

England returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their final World Cup qualifier at the Hill Dickinson Stadium but will be forced to go through the playoffs to make next year's finals.

Thomas Tuchel has said England cannot be considered among the favourites to win the World Cup but insisted his players "dare to dream" of lifting the game's biggest prize.

Thomas Tuchel has said England are having to carefully monitor Bukayo Saka's fitness after the Arsenal winger carried an Achilles problem during the final two months of the domestic season.

Real Madrid and coach Álvaro Arbeloa have agreed to part ways, setting up the return of José Mourinho.

Caroline Weir scored four times as Scotland finished top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group and secured promotion to League A of the Nations League by thrashing Israel 5-1 in Budapest.

Real Madrid have entered into a transfer battle with Barcelona after announcing they have had a €150 million ($173m) bid turned down for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez.

Latest updates from the Hill Dickinson Stadium as the Lionesses face Ukraine in crunch qualifier

Scotland's First Minister has contacted American officials after a number of members of the Tartan Army experienced sudden obstacles to their World Cup travel plans.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo is not thinking about Wednesday's friendly against Nigeria potentially being his last game on home soil with the national team.

Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and João Pedro have made cameo appearances in a short film by pop legend Madonna.

Crystal Palace will pay French club RC Lens €5 million ($5.8m) for their manager Pierre Sage, sources have told ESPN.

Mexico teenage midfielder Gilberto Mora has quelled speculation linking him to a move to Real Madrid by signing a three-year contract to stay at Liga MX team Club Tijuana.

Manchester United will face Wrexham in preseason action as part of a mini-tour of Scandinavia ahead of next year's Premier League campaign.

Chelsea will play all cup matches, including Women's Champions League group matches at AFC Wimbledon's Cherry Red Records Stadium.

FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team's three World Cup games in the United States, the national football federation claimed Tuesday.

Former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright has described this summer's tournament as a "World Cup of chaos" after a Somali referee set to officiate was denied entry to the United States.

The World Cup is a chance for the world's biggest brands to throw everything into their ads. Here are some of the ones we'll be seeing all summer long.

The football regulator is in contact with West Ham after allegations were made against co-owner David Sullivan that he had pressured aspiring models for sex.

London City Lionesses are leading the race to land Alexia Putellas as the midfielder weighs up three offers after announcing she will leave Barcelona, various sources have told ESPN.

After two years without a major trophy, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez called elections to reassert his power. Now he has big plans for his legacy.

As he prepares to earn his 100th cap for Nigeria in Wednesday's international friendly against Portugal, Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says he has no regrets about his decade-long career with the Super Eagles.

With just 48 hours until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

As he prepares to earn his 100th cap for Nigeria in Wednesday's international friendly against Portugal, Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says he has no regrets about his decade-long career with the Super Eagles.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.

Manchester United and Manchester City have joined the race to land Chelsea left back Marc Cucurella. Transfer Talk has the latest.

In a sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, could the pair finally face each other in the tournament?

The World Cup is now just two days away and we will bring you all of the latest news throughout the day.