USMNT, FIFA, Australia, Turkey
13 June 2026

USMNT ticket prices jumped on resale sites after the 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay, with the cheapest seats for the Australia match reportedly rising above $1,800. Prices also climbed for the Turkey game and potential knockout fixtures.

The surge shows how quickly home enthusiasm shifted after Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered a statement opening performance. It also extends the tournament’s ticketing debate, with many fans waiting out FIFA’s high initial prices before buying.

Yaya Toure, Slovan Bratislava, Vladimir Weiss
13 June 2026

Yaya Toure has been appointed Slovan Bratislava head coach, taking his first senior managerial role on a three-year contract. The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder replaces Vladimir Weiss at Slovakia’s most successful club side.

The appointment gives Toure a major platform after several assistant roles across Europe and Asia. Slovan expect European ambition and domestic dominance, while Toure promised a unique approach after studying the squad and preparing for Monday’s start.

Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Hannah Hampton, Jess Carter, Michelle Agyemang
13 June 2026

Six England Women’s Euro 2025 winners have received MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Hannah Hampton, Jess Carter and Michelle Agyemang were recognised after another major Lionesses triumph.

The honours celebrate England’s back-to-back European success and the wider impact of the Lionesses on football culture. Lee Carsley was also recognised after leading England Under-21s to consecutive European titles during another strong cycle for English football.

Daniel Kretinsky, Vanessa Gold, David Sullivan, West Ham
13 June 2026

Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing key terms to buy shares from the Gold family. The deal would lift his stake to about 43 percent, above David Sullivan’s 38.8 percent holding.

Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold said they were deeply concerned by allegations against Sullivan and want to stabilise the relegated club. They said fresh financing, fan engagement and an immediate Premier League return under Nuno Espirito Santo are now priorities.

Premier League, PGMOL, VAR
13 June 2026

The Premier League has announced new rules and officiating guidance for the 2026-27 season, targeting timewasting, treatment delays and restart management. Injured players needing on-field treatment must now stay off for at least one minute.

The changes introduce tighter countdowns for substitutions, goal-kicks and throw-ins, while officials will also focus more on holding, simulation and penalty-area contact. VAR guidance has been refined to avoid unnecessary reviews while correcting clear errors.

Haiti, Duckens Nazon, Woodensky Pierre, Sebastien Migne
13 June 2026

Haiti enter their first men’s World Cup since 1974 carrying hopes far beyond football, with players and fans framing the tournament as a rare source of unity for a country gripped by gang violence and humanitarian crisis.

The national team have not played at home for five years, their coach has never visited Haiti, and many players were born abroad. Captain figure Duckens Nazon said wearing the shirt means representing history, pride and a path away from violence.

Michael Oliver, Francois Letexier, FIFA
13 June 2026

Michael Oliver has been ruled out of his first 2026 World Cup match because of injury. The English referee was due to oversee Ivory Coast against Ecuador in Philadelphia, but FIFA has replaced him with French official Francois Letexier.

FIFA said Oliver is expected to be available again in the coming days, limiting concern over his tournament role. The change still matters because Oliver is one of six English on-field officials selected for the World Cup.

FIFA, Qatar, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco
13 June 2026

Heat warnings are affecting a major World Cup matchday, with high temperatures expected around Qatar against Switzerland and Brazil against Morocco. Forecasts also flagged very high UV levels and possible thunderstorm disruption across several North American venues.

The conditions underline player welfare concerns at the expanded tournament, where hydration breaks, late kick-offs and local weather protocols are already central planning issues. Thunderstorm rules could also delay matches if lightning is detected within eight miles.

Andoni Iraola, Liverpool, Arne Slot, Sipke Hulshoff, Ruben Peeters, Giovanni van Bronckhorst
13 June 2026

Liverpool have confirmed the departures of Sipke Hulshoff, Ruben Peeters and Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Andoni Iraola begins reshaping the first-team staff. The exits follow Arne Slot’s departure after last season’s Premier League title win.

The coaching clear-out gives Iraola space to build his own structure at Anfield before pre-season begins. Liverpool thanked the departing trio for their contributions, while supporters now wait to see who joins the new regime.

Tim Ream, Miguel Almiron, USMNT, Paraguay
13 June 2026

VAR made World Cup history during the USMNT’s win over Paraguay by using the new mistaken identity rule to overturn Tim Ream’s yellow card. Referee Danny Makkelie instead booked Miguel Almiron for simulation after review.

The incident confused fans because play had restarted before the review was made, but officials were allowed to intervene under FIFA’s new tournament law. The decision became the first World Cup VAR correction for mistaken identity.