
Trump given FIFA green light to join World Cup winners in trophy lift
US president Donald Trump will be allowed to break protocol and hand the trophy directly to the winning captain, sources say.
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US president Donald Trump will be allowed to break protocol and hand the trophy directly to the winning captain, sources say.

Austria boss signs new deal after turning down approach from Serie A giants.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored as Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 to join USMNT atop Group D.

Steve Clarke says Scotland's win over Haiti reduces pressure ahead of Morocco clash.

Fulham have entered advanced negotiations with former Real Madrid interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa to become their new head coach.

Real Madrid star yet to replicate club form for Selecao amid ongoing doubts.

Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht says no one wants Mayfield to leave as deadline approaches.

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure takes his first managerial role at Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava.

Balogun's performance highlights USMNT's 4-1 friendly win over Paraguay.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the 2026 World Cup opener against Panama after visa refusal.

USMNT legend Clint Dempsey tells Jesse Marsch to 'stay in lane' after anthem remarks.

The 29-year-old forward will leave St Mary's after his contract was not extended, just before Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti.

Mauricio Pochettino aims to lead a talented USMNT past the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Mark Ashton says he was 'shocked but not surprised' by the manager's departure for a break.

Former USMNT assistant coach Jesse Marsch revealed he sometimes pleaded with players to participate in the national anthem.

Palestinian football chief stranded in Mexico City after visa rejection for World Cup meeting.

Bosnia-Herzegovina qualified for only their second World Cup, led by veteran striker Edin Dzeko.

The former Manchester United defender departs Ewood Park to pursue a new opportunity.

FIFA takes control of iconic venue, temporarily rebrands it as Estadio Ciudad de México amid sponsorship rules.

FIFA president responds to critics while New York renames streets for football greats ahead of World Cup.

Harry Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich playing a deep-lying role that Thomas Tuchel intends to replicate for England.

Scott McTominay opens up about his mentality, growth spurt, and the tough love that shaped his career.

Somalian referee Omar Artan arrives back in Mogadishu after being barred from entering the United States for the World Cup.

Alan Pardew has suggested England boss Thomas Tuchel adopt a diamond midfield for the World Cup.