World Cup 2026

World Cup winner heaps praise on ‘exceptional’ Liverpool star

Liverpool Star Praised by World Cup Legend Philip Lahm knows what elite football looks like. He has lived it, captained it and won it. So when he singles out Florian Wirtz as Germany’s best player, Liverpool supporters should probably listen, even if the evidence at Anfield has so far been mixed. Speaking on his official TikTok...

Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign World Cup defender

Liverpool Join Race for Lee Han-beom as World Cup Displays Turn Heads Liverpool’s recruitment team has rarely been accused of ignoring emerging markets, and the growing interest in South Korean defender Lee Han-beom feels entirely consistent with that approach. According to reporting from TEAMtalk, the FC Midtjylland centre back is attracting attention from several Premier...

“I keep hearing…” – Rio Ferdinand believes Liverpool are about to sign World Cup star

Rio Ferdinand fuels Liverpool transfer talk as Yan Diomande prepares for World Cup spotlight Liverpool's recruitment team will be watching the 2026 World Cup closely over the coming weeks, and one player attracting growing attention is RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old heads into the tournament following a breakthrough campaign in Germany and has become...

Liverpool star set to retire from international duty after latest injury blow

Endo’s World Cup Heartbreak Ends a Remarkable Japan Journey Wataru Endo's international career has come to an emotional and unexpected conclusion after the Liverpool midfielder confirmed his retirement from Japan duty following a devastating injury setback ahead of the 2026 World Cup. For Endo, this summer should have represented one final opportunity to lead his country...

Liverpool star ruled out of the World Cup in devastating injury blow

Wataru Endo Ruled Out of the World Cup Through Injury Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. The 33-year-old's club campaign came to an end after suffering a serious ankle injury in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light back in February. A return in time for...

Liverpool star scores twice on international duty

Gakpo Scores Twice as Netherlands Prepare for World Cup Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo delivered a timely reminder of his quality as he scored twice in the Netherlands’ 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in New York. Calm Finish From Liverpool Star With the World Cup now on the horizon, Gakpo stepped up when it mattered most. The Liverpool attacker...

“Not Made Any Offers So Far” In Liverpool’s Search for Salah Successor

Liverpool Transfer Latest: Yann Diomande Stance Revealed Amid PSG Interest Diomande focus remains on World Cup stage Liverpool’s search for the next great wide forward has already become one of the defining threads of the summer. That was always likely after Mohamed Salah’s final appearance in red, a moment that shifted the emotional and tactical landscape...

Fresh competition emerges after difficult night for Netherlands forward

Gakpo Faces Fresh Netherlands Challenge as World Cup Competition Intensifies Cody Gakpo heads into the 2026 World Cup with questions swirling around his place in the Netherlands attack after an underwhelming display in a surprise defeat to Algeria. What should have been a routine send-off before the tournament instead became an uncomfortable evening for Ronald Koeman's...

Liverpool set to move for top target this week

Liverpool Move Fast as Andoni Iraola Emerges as Leading Head Coach Candidate Liverpool’s search for a new head coach has moved with the sort of urgency that tells its own story. After a bruising season, a costly summer spend and the abrupt dismissal of Arne Slot, the club appear determined not to allow uncertainty to...

Ronald Koeman explains why Jeremie Frimpong didn’t make the Netherlands squad

Netherlands Boss Koeman Delivers Blunt Verdict Ronald Koeman has never been known for hiding behind vague explanations, and the Netherlands manager stayed true to form when discussing his decision to leave Jeremie Frimpong out of his World Cup squad. The omission has become one of the most talked-about selection calls ahead of the tournament, particularly given...