The largest and most complex World Cup in history kicks off in just over a year's time, with the United States, Canada and Mexico co-hosting the football extravaganza against a backdrop of political tension triggered by Donald Trump.

Real Madrid has agreed personal terms with Franco Mastantuono and is already negotiating a transfer with River. Although 'Los Blancos' do not want to pay the release ause -45 million-, Gaston Edul has reported that the clubs are very close to closing the transfer.

Barcelona are set to receive a welcome financial boost, with the club due around eight million euros after West Ham United completed the permanent signing of French centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice in a €40 million deal.

Uzbekistan's coach said "this victory belongs to all of us" after steering the Central Asian nation to the World Cup for the first time in their history.

Angel Gomes has reached a verbal agreement to join Marseille on a three-year deal, turning down offers from the Premier League, Germany, and Italy after confirming his departure from Lille.

Luis de la Fuente, speaking to ‘TVE’ after beating France, praised the figure of Lamine Yamal, who scored two of Spain's five goals. The Riojan assured that the Barca player is "the best in the world" and that "he deserves the Ballon d'Or".

Chelsea’s new £30m signing Liam Delap has not been included in England’s Under-21 squad for the European Championship, as he prepares to join his new club for the Club World Cup in the United States.

Fed-up Chinese football fans and pundits expressed dismay Friday after the country's World Cup dreams were torpedoed following a crushing qualifying defeat in Indonesia.

Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, reinforcing his status as a key figure in the club’s defensive line after 210 appearances and 20 goals since joining from Lille.

Coach Hong Myung-bo immediately turned his thoughts to next year's World Cup in North America after South Korea secured qualification following a turbulent campaign.

Real Madrid have unveiled their new first kit for the 2025/26 season. Los Blancos will wear the shirt for the first time at the next Club World Cup in June.

Australia coach Tony Popovic has warned his buoyant team they still "need to do a job" after propelling themselves to the cusp of a sixth successive World Cup.

Spain starlet Lamine Yamal said Sunday's Nations League final against Portugal would give him the chance to "prove who I am" after helping his side past France in the semis on Thursday.

When the United States, Mexico and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakeably upbeat.