The start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than three months away. This news cycle for this summer's tournament is in full swing and there is no better place to follow it all than right here at The Athletic.

England's qualification journey to Brazil and the 2027 Women's World Cup started with a dominant 6-1 win over Ukraine in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday.

A former England Under-19 captain has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic, as Heimir Hallgrímsson looks to bolster his side.

With the World Cup now only a matter of months away, Thomas Tuchel released his latest England squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan today

Grace Balsdon opened scoring for England in the 13th minute before Elizabeth Neal doubled their lead via a field goal in the 43rd minute. The victors as well as India had already qualified for the FIH

Thomas Tuchel and England have become one of the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning all six of their qualifying matches in 2025 without conceding a single goal. Placed in Group L,