Adam Mitchell #3 of Auckland City FC takes a hydration break during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between SL Benfica and Auckland City FC at Inter&Co Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Mandatory 3-minute hydration breaks at 2026 World Cup

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Man Utd back on tract after Fernandez's double

Mbeumo, Mount and Fernandes clinch United's only second win in their last six matches

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Salah out of Liverpool squad for Inter Milan trip

The Egypt forward not included despite training earlier in the day with the first team

Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool's squad for their Champions League tie away to Inter Milan following incendiary remarks about his relationship with manager Arne Slot and his treatment by the Premier League club.

Why is Cristiano Ronaldo visiting Abu Dhabi?

Al Nassr vs Al Wahda: Ronaldo fever grips Abu Dhabi ahead of Al Nassr's friendly

Abu Dhabi is in the grip of Ronaldo fever as global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in the city with his Saudi club Al Nassr

Saudi League eyes $200m move for Mohamed Salah

Will the January window mark one of the most shocking transfers of the modern era?

The same proposal was previously tabled before Salah renewed his contract, with expectations it might return in 2026.

Salah fallout mirrors Ronaldo’s dramatic United exit

Salah's outburst mirrors Ronaldo's United exit

Fans and pundits instantly drew comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive sit-down with Piers Morgan in 2022

Grok AI predicts every Fifa World Cup winner until 2098

Spain in 2026, Nigeria in 2042 and India in 2094 — the forecast is full of shocks

Grok AI predicts every Fifa World Cup winner until 2098

Lionel Messi guides Inter Miami to MLS Cup triumph

Inter Miami 3 Vancouver 1: Catch the highlights of the match here

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF and teammates hold the Champion's trophy after the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Final match between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Argentina vs Portugal in 2026? Every scenario analyzed

Every scenario that sets up Messi vs Ronaldo in the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Trump honoured with FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw

Controversy as Trump receives FIFA's first Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump reacts as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Full group line-up revealed

The tournament will feature a new format with 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four

The screen displays the final draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jess Rapfogel / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

2026 World Cup draw — when it happens and how it works

Everything you need to know before the draw begins

Many US host cities lack the public-transport infrastructure common in Europe and other footballing regions.

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