News — World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: Coaching Carousel Sees 16+ Managers Depart

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has witnessed a significant exodus of national team coaches, with at least 16 managers leaving their posts following their teams' eliminations. High-profile names and a widespread trend highlight the tournament's pressure.

Kickoff EditorialJuly 13, 2026

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Managerial Merry-Go-Round: 15 Coaches Exit World Cup 2026

A significant number of national team coaches have departed their roles following eliminations from the FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a turbulent period on the sidelines.

Kickoff EditorialJuly 11, 2026

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World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup is underway, with several teams already making their mark on the tournament

Kickoff EditorialJune 17, 2026

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Paraguay sweat on Enciso fitness after warm-up injury vs Nicaragua

Forward Julio Enciso was stretchered off in tears during Paraguay's 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua, leaving the 22-year-old's World Cup involvement in doubt days before the opener against the USA.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 2026

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Iran players granted US visas for World Cup as base shifts to Mexico

A US official confirmed Iran's World Cup squad has been issued visas to enter the United States, days after the federation moved its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana over security concerns.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 2026

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World Cup ticket prices: what's behind the backlash and the probe

FIFA's first use of dynamic pricing has sent some seats soaring into the thousands, drawn an investigation from US attorneys general, and — more recently — pushed the cheapest tickets sharply lower.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 2026

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Yamal on track for Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal could be ready to feature in the Group H opener against Cape Verde on June 15, while stopping short of guaranteeing the recovering forward will start.

Kickoff StaffJune 6, 2026

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Managerial Merry-Go-Round: 15 Coaches Exit World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026

Paraguay sweat on Enciso fitness after warm-up injury vs Nicaragua

Iran players granted US visas for World Cup as base shifts to Mexico

World Cup ticket prices: what's behind the backlash and the probe

Yamal on track for Spain's World Cup opener, says De la Fuente