Who are the star players missing out on the 2026 World Cup?
Global News Insight takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
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Canada’s Carney travels to Alberta as separatists face legal setback
Trip comes as court rules separatists did not follow proper procedure in collecting referendum signatures.
FIFA warned ‘gruelling heat’ could impact a quarter of World Cup games
Scientists warn football’s governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
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One month to the World Cup: Five trending topics among football fans
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here’s what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
Can you identify all 48 teams in World Cup 2026?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Are you football’s biggest fan? Spin the globe and tap a country to select it. You have 3 minutes to make 48 guesses.
All to know about the FIFA World Cup squad announcements and player lists
From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Global News Insight breaks down the key information for the tournament.
WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA Marketplace
Tickets for matches at other venues may be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace.
Five weeks to FIFA World Cup: Teams, groups, format and full match schedule
All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning
A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
Published On 7 May 2026
