Labasa FC veteran Simione Tamanisau is well aware of the high expectations surrounding the team as they prepare to host the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT.

Forward Neymar was again absent from Brazil’s training ground in Morristown, New Jersey, on Wednesday as the team prepares for their World Cup curtain-raiser against Morocco on Saturday, while also celebrating coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 67th birthday.

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.

England manager Thomas Tuchel does not rank his team among the favorites for the World Cup ​but believes they are in good shape heading into the tournament and can “dare to dream” about ‌lifting the trophy.

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.