Auto Added by WPeMatico
Height often dominates discussions in modern football, but Panama playmaker César Yanis is proof that size is not everything.
The post Meet the shortest player heading to 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only showcase some of the world’s best players but also a new generation of coaches experiencing football’s biggest stage for the first time.
The post World Cup 2026: 14 coaches set for rheir FIFA World Cup debut appeared first on Vanguard News.
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
The post World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia appeared first on Vanguard News.
In a swift response that sent shockwaves through the internet, FIFA’s verified handle replied, “We will be in touch.”
The post Controversy as Ishowspeed drops unofficial 2026 World Cup anthem appeared first on Vanguard News.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer’s tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football’s biggest stage.
The post Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory appeared first on Vanguard News.
“Fortunately, thanks to the meetings we had with FIFA officials… our request to change countries from the United States to Mexico, due to problems encountered in obtaining visas, was accepted by FIFA,” Taj said.
The post Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico appeared first on Vanguard News.
Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football’s biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.
The post Five stars ready to light up the World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
“Everyone knows the aura and quality Manu has, what he brings to a team,” Nagelsmann said at a squad announcement in Frankfurt.
The post Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid appeared first on Vanguard News.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has been ruled out of Luis de la Fuente’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad for Spain due to fitness concerns.
The post Real Madrid captain Carvajal ruled out of Spain 2026 World Cup squad appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tej, who is the head of the Iranian FA (FFIRI), was among a delegation that turned back from the Canadian border before last week’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver, because of what they felt was disrespectful treatment by immigration officials.
The post 2026 World Cup: ‘Our host is FIFA, not Trump or America’– Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.