Five-time champions Brazil play their opening World Cup game against Morocco on Sunday, ​but there are few clues as to how coach Carlo Ancelotti ‌will solve the defensive problems they face.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued ​a decree ordering federal workers ‌in the capital to work from home on June 11 and ​suspending school classes to ease ​traffic during FIFA World Cup ⁠opening events.

Two Papua New Guinea internationals are set to bolster the Labasa squad for the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 in Labasa.

Extra Bula FC rep Asivorosi Rabo says Argentina’s famous 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph continues to inspire his football journey as he backs the reigning champions heading into the tournament this week.

Netherlands football coach Ronald Koeman plans to use tomorrow’s friendly against Uzbekistan in New York as an opportunity for his first-choice line-up ​to have a proper dress rehearsal ahead of their opening ‌World Cup clash against Japan next weekend.

For professional footballer Peter Ravai, the FIFA World Cup is more than just the biggest tournament in the game.

Former national defender, Peniame Drova, was among the crowd when Navua first won the BiC Fiji FACT title in 2003.

Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, yesterday, days before the tournament is due to kick off.

Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.

Brazil called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson on Sunday to replace the ​injured defender Wesley for its ‌World Cup squad.

The Fiji men’s football side now looks ahead to its second friendly match against Vanuatu next week.