Saka in the headlines as Arsenal chase a title push, with City narrowing the gap. England winger (Arsenal) born 2001, winger/attacking threat.
A consortium of experts highlights Spain and Argentina as hot favourites for the World Cup, with Spain aiming to translate recent European success to the global stage. France, England, Brazil, Portugal and others are also named contenders as the tournament unfolds in North America.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente is overseeing a squad built on youth and experience as uncertainty surrounds Lamine Yamal's fitness ahead of the World Cup opener. The team remains among the favorites, with Nico Williams and a strong midfield backing them, while Spanish football's development system is highlighted by the coach's background.
Manchester City remain in the Premier League title race as key players return from injury and push for a late-season surge. A 3-3 draw with Everton boosts the mood but Arsenal lead as the season closes in.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named a 26-man World Cup squad that has omitted Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and several high-profile players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw, while Ivan Toney and younger players have been selected; Tuchel has defended the choices as team-focused. (As of 28 May 2026.)
PSG has retained the Champions League title after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-3 on penalties. Ousmane Dembélé converted the decisive spot kick after Gabriel Magalhaes had missed Arsenal's final penalty. Luis Enrique has now won three European Cups as a coach, while Arsenal miss out on back-to-back European crowns.
The World Cup has begun amid a dispute over Iranian supporters’ access to tickets. Tehran says eight percent of tickets should go to Iranian fans, but those allocations have been withdrawn as visas and diplomatic tensions complicate attendance in the US host cities. FIFA says dialogue will continue.