World Cup 2026

Dick Advocaat has agreed to return as national coach of Curaçao for the 2026 World Cup. The move comes after his successor Fred Rutten stepped down just a month before the tournament begins.

11 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Spain's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been hit by another injury to a key winger. Nico Williams sustained a moderate hamstring problem during Athletic Club's match against Valencia, joining Lamine Yamal on the sidelines.

Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of Jürgen Klinsmann and goalkeeper for Serie B club AS Cesena, suffered a fractured vertebra in a match against Palermo. The injury, sustained after colliding with opponent Filippo Ranocchia, will sideline him for an extended period. As a member of the US national team, he was in contention for this summer's World Cup on home soil but will now miss the tournament.

20 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Hoteliers in Tlalnepantla, Mexico state, promise to hold prices steady during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering rooms from 2,000 pesos per night to rival Mexico City. With 52 days until the tournament starts, they report 40% bookings and aim for 80%. The area is gearing up with routes, events, and security for visitors.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus has suffered a major setback in his recovery from a thigh injury, with surgery now likely following a new hamstring issue during training this week. The 25-year-old Ghana international faces a three-month recovery that could rule him out for the rest of the Premier League season and jeopardize his participation in the 2026 World Cup. Ghana, drawn in Group L with England, Croatia and Panama, will feel the blow ahead of their June matches.

9 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

FIFA stated on Thursday that stadium maps shown when buying World Cup 2026 tickets were merely orientative, not exact, following fan complaints over mismatched seat categories. A spokesman said they provided a general guide to locations. Complaints arose at venues like AT&T Stadium in Arlington and Lumen Field in Seattle.