The Opta SuperComputer has tipped Spain to emerge as champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing La Roja ahead of all other contenders in its pre-tournament projections. Spain, who enter the competition as reigning European champions, have been widely backed by football analysts and pundits to add the world title to their recent successes.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has named Wayne Rooney as the greatest forward in the club’s history, overlooking former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the discussion. Neville, who shared the dressing room with several elite attackers during his time at Old Trafford, made the remarks while speaking with fellow ex-United star Rio Ferdinand on Ferdinand’s YouTube programme, Rio Meets.
Michael Olise has the skill and quality to become France's breakthrough star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to former France defender Gaël Clichy. Olise, who has established himself as one of Europe's most dynamic attacking players, has high hopes going into his first World Cup.
The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced a ban on refillable water bottles in World Cup venues by fans, which means supporters would have to buy bottled water inside the stadium.
Arsenal have confirmed the exit of several players across their men’s, women’s, under-21 and under-18 squads, with their contracts set to expire on June 30, 2026. The club released its retained and released list, which includes first-team players, academy prospects and scholars, as well as members of the women’s team.
Paris Saint-Germain have etched their name into European football history by joining an elite group of clubs following their UEFA Champions League triumph on Saturday. The French champions defeated Arsenal in the final after a tense encounter in Budapest ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of play. PSG eventually emerged victorious in the penalty shoot-out to secure the coveted European title.
