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Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.,"The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters," the statemen...

Argentina closer to full health ahead of World Cup openerArgentina's national team seems to be trending up health-wise ahead of its World Cup opener on June 16.,Star Lionel Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match before the World Cup break on May 25. He might see some playing ...

World Cup 2026 Preview: History, Favorites And Major Questions AheadThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Get caught up on the teams, players, host cities, favorites and biggest storylines before kickoff....

Everything You Need To Know Before The 2026 FIFA World Cup Begins

Get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with answers to seven key questions about the teams, format, favorites and biggest stars....

Harry Kane header lifts England past New Zealand in World Cup tune-up

Harry Kane's header late in the first half lifted England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand Saturday afternoon in the first of the contender's first two World Cup tune-up friendlies at Tampa, Fla.,In the second minute of first-half stoppage time, Kane flicked a Djed Spence cross into the right corner of...

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi (calf) out of World Cup

Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will not participate in this summer's World Cup due to a right calf injury, the team announced ahead of Saturday night's friendly against Honduras in College Station, Texas.,"Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and wil...

John Tortorella's Gamble Backfires as Hurricanes Stun Golden Knights in Game 2

The Carolina Hurricanes erased a two-goal third-period deficit and capitalized on a controversial challenge to stun the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2....

SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike a week out from World Cup

UNITE HERE Local 11, a union representing more than 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers, voted to authorize a strike on Friday, a week out from the site's first scheduled World Cup match.,The union, which is mostly composed of concessions workers, overwhelmingly voted in favor of the strike, which has been l...