2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: All fixtures and results - ESPN

• The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. • This tournament is set to be the largest in history, featuring an expanded format to accommodate more participating teams.

• Chelsea is reportedly exploring options for a new defender due to uncertainty regarding Marc Cucurella's future, as the player attracts interest from clubs in Spain. • Juventus is currently not seeking to sell 26-year-old defender Gleison Bremer, though reports suggest the club's stance may change for the right price.

• Manchester City has set a new record for the most players from a single club participating in a World Cup, surpassing Barcelona's previous mark of 17 players. • The record-breaking number of City players was facilitated by the tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 edition.

• Arsenal and Manchester City are both reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento. • Despite their interest, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have expressed reservations regarding Livramento's previous injury record.

• Scottish football clubs, including Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen, are actively pursuing new signings as the transfer window progresses. • A Denmark U21 international has emerged as a target, attracting interest from both Scottish sides and Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon.

• PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Open 2026 after defeating Thailand's world No. 19 Busanan Ongbamrungphan 25-23, 21-16. • In contrast, Indian players Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth were both knocked out of the BWF Super 1000 tournament in the first round.

• The Asian Legends League 2026 is preparing for its upcoming season, with organizers releasing information regarding live streaming and television broadcast options. • Building on the success of Season 1, the tournament aims to achieve record-breaking global viewership and establish itself as a marquee event in the cricket calendar.

• Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Malaysia's Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai in a three-game thriller at the Singapore Open 2026 quarter-finals. • The fourth-seeded Indian pair secured their victory with a final score of 19-21, 21-17, 21-13, overcoming an early deficit to advance.

• The Asian Legends League 2026 is set to feature a tournament consisting of 19 matches, all hosted at a single central venue. • The event aims to bring elite subcontinental cricket stars to Kenya, providing the local fanbase with rare access to legendary players.

• Spain is currently regarded as the team to beat heading into the World Cup due to their dominant performance over the last two years. • Under manager Luis de la Fuente, the "red machine" has established a level of tactical superiority that poses a significant challenge to the other 47 competing nations.

• FIFA will host the 2026 World Cup, marking the largest tournament in the organization's history. • The event will be the first time the United States hosts the World Cup since 1994, expanding the scale of the competition.