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Australia hands Volpato World Cup spot days after international switch
Coach Tony Popovic included the 22-year-old Volpato in the 26-man squad announced Monday
Visa problems force South Africa to postpone Mexico trip for FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana was supposed to leave for Mexico on Sunday to start its preparations for the tournament. The team is set to play co-host Mexico in the opening game in Mexico City on June 12
Hundreds detained after PSG's violent victory celebrations: Report
Paris police detained dozens of people after violence disrupted celebrations late Saturday of Paris Saint-Germain's second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station in the French capital.
 "Hundreds detained after PSG's violent victory celebrations: Report")
Five long-standing FIFA World Cup records that may take the fall in 2026
The expanded format has sparked debate among football figures, with concerns raised about maintaining competitive quality.
 "Five long-standing FIFA World Cup records that may take the fall in 2026")
Vazquez's first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a WC warm-up
Defender Johan Vazquez scored a first-half goal and Mexico beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday night in a warm-up match for the World Cup.
 "Vazquez's first-half header lifts Mexico past Australia 1-0 in a WC warm-up")
Arsenal vs PSG HIGHLIGHTS UCL final: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend their title
PSG become the first French club to successfully defend the European crown.
 "Arsenal vs PSG HIGHLIGHTS UCL final: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to defend their title")
Who has won the most UEFA Champions League titles? Check full winners list
Real Madrid hold a special place in Champions League history as the inaugural winners of the tournament.
 "Who has won the most UEFA Champions League titles? Check full winners list")
UEFA Champions League 2026 Prize Money: How much will Arsenal or PSG win?
Both Arsenal and PSG have already secured €18.5 million for reaching the Champions League final. However, the winner in Budapest will receive an additional €6.5 million bonus from UEFA.
 "UEFA Champions League 2026 Prize Money: How much will Arsenal or PSG win?")
Arne Slot sacked by Liverpool; Who will replace him as Liverpool manager?
With Liverpool now searching for a new leader, several names have already emerged as potential candidates to take over one of football's most demanding jobs.
 "Arne Slot sacked by Liverpool; Who will replace him as Liverpool manager?")
How the Champions League final could shape the Ballon d'Or 2026 race?
Declan Rice and Ousmane Dembele stand out as two of the leading contenders who will be taking part in the Champions League final.
 "How the Champions League final could shape the Ballon d'Or 2026 race?")
UCL 2025-26 Final: PSG vs Arsenal live match time, venue, streaming
The last time the two sides met each other in the UCL was back in the semi-final of UCL 2024-25, when PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 and 2-1 across two legs to book their place in the final
Unity Cup: Zimbabwe vs India preview, live match time and streaming
India could be without Ryan Williams after the forward reportedly suffered a hamstring injury during the semi-final defeat to Jamaica.
 "Unity Cup: Zimbabwe vs India preview, live match time and streaming")
Dembele, Hakimi fitness boost lifts PSG before UEFA Champions League final
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele has been managing a calf issue in the final weeks of the season but the reigning Ballon d'Or winner said Friday he is "100% ready and raring to go."
Canada picks Alphonso Davies for FIFA World Cup despite hamstring issue
Alphonso Davies was named to Canada's World Cup squad on Friday night although it's too soon to tell whether he'll be ready for the team's opener because of a hamstring injury.
Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup
The analysis combined historical match data, team rankings, scoring talent and geographic factors to forecast the tournament's outcome
 "Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup")
Zee nears FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights deal in India: Reports
Reports suggest the proposed agreement is valued at approximately $30-35 million, a figure considerably lower than earlier expectations for the tournament's Indian media rights
Barcelona set to announce Anthony Gordon signing in 70 million euro deal
The medical checks were considered the final major formality before the transfer could be officially confirmed by the club.
 "Barcelona set to announce Anthony Gordon signing in 70 million euro deal")
What to expect from UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal?
With elite talent spread across both squads, several individual battles could ultimately determine who lifts the trophy on Saturday night.
 "What to expect from UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal?")
Lionel Messi to lead reigning champions Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026
With his selection, Messi joins Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo as the only male footballers to appear at six different FIFA World Cups.
 "Lionel Messi to lead reigning champions Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026")
FIFA WC 2026: Check Argentina's full schedule, squad and team preview here
Argentina arrive in North America after an impressive qualification campaign, finishing with a record of 12 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.
 "FIFA WC 2026: Check Argentina's full schedule, squad and team preview here")