Shivam Pathak

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization will review the possibility of expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, arguing that all nations should have the chance to participate. The idea, first raised by CONMEBOL in 2025, has drawn mixed reactions, with leaders from Concacaf and UEFA expressing opposition due to concerns about the tournament’s impact. Expansion would increase the number of matches to 128, far more than the current format.

Harry Kane reassured supporters that his voice had returned after a hoarse post‑match interview went viral following England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico. The captain, who scored in the victory, attributed his strained voice to singing during celebrations and later shared a video sounding recovered. Kane reflected on the intensity and significance of the match, praising England’s resilience after going down to ten men and describing it as one of his favourite games for the national team. England now prepare for a quarterfinal matchup with Norway, where Kane will face Erling Haaland.