The FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen during the Commercial Partners Summit at Marriott Georgetown Hotel on December 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
NEW YORK – Today's World Cup update includes a major milestone for Philadelphia as the trophy made its way to the city, a new injury concern for the U.S. Men's National Team and plenty of reaction after England revealed its World Cup squad.
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Philadelphia helped kick off its summer of soccer as the FIFA World Cup trophy made a stop in the city ahead of the 2026 tournament. The event gave fans a chance to see the trophy up close as the region prepares to host World Cup matches next summer, including games at Lincoln Financial Field.
ESPN reported that U.S. defender Chris Richards suffered ankle ligament damage while playing for Crystal Palace, creating a new concern for the USMNT just weeks before the World Cup. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Richards tore ligaments in his ankle, though reports indicated there is still hope he could return soon, possibly even for Palace's UEFA Conference League final.
The Athletic reported live updates from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad announcement, which included several major omissions. Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire were among the notable names left out, while players such as Kobbie Mainoo, Ivan Toney, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze made the 26-man squad.
Timeline:
The U.S. men's national team will play its first match on Friday, June 12 at 9 p.m. ET against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
MetLife Stadium will host eight matches in this summer’s World Cup, but the stadium will be rebranded as “New York New Jersey Stadium” for the duration of the tournament. Here’s the full schedule for New York New Jersey Stadium:
New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium) is seen from the inside ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 7, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
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Watch live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on FOX ONE, TUBI and over the air on FOX 5 NY, with some matches on FS1. All US matches will be on FOX 5/FOX One.
The latest:
Polymarket has France as the favorites (18%) to lift the trophy, followed by Spain with 17%, England at 11%. Brazil currently in fourth at 9%. The website also has the US as the favorites to win Group D.
