Football

Clear your schedule. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived! From global icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane to emerging talents such as Lamine Yamal, Arda Guler, Yan Diomande and others, the world’s finest footballers will gather across North America for the sport’s biggest spectacle. Recommended Stories • list 1 of 4Everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums • list 2 of 4Confirmed squads for all 48 nations competing at the FIFA World

The team widely regarded as the favourite for the upcoming World Cup could be facing a major setback after Spanish forward Lamine Yamal suffered an injury while representing Barcelona in a La Liga fixture on Wednesday. Initial reports suggest that club medical staff fear Yamal may have torn his hamstring, although a definitive diagnosis will only be confirmed after he undergoes medical scans on Thursday. The 18-year-old star earned a penalty for his side and confidently converted it in the 40th