- yesterday
Visa chaos grounds South Africa's World Cup squad 11 days before opening match against Mexico
South Africa's national football team failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after at least 20 players and officials were left without valid visas, triggering fury from the country's sports minister just 11 days before they face co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener.
- May 26
Colombia name 26-man World Cup squad led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz ahead of North America 2026
Captain James Rodríguez and Bayern Munich star Luis Díaz lead a 26-man Colombia squad announced by coach Néstor Lorenzo for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
