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Ecuador's altitude experience threatens to neutralise Mexico's key home advantage at World Cup 2026
Mexico swept the group stage unbeaten, with all three wins at high-altitude venues, but Ecuador — who regularly play home qualifiers above 9,000 feet in Quito — arrive in Mexico City far better prepared for the conditions than any previous opponent.
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Heatdome to engulf England's Kansas City base ahead of DR Congo World Cup clash
A dangerous heat dome is set to sweep across central and eastern America this week, with heat index temperatures forecast to reach 43.3°C in Kansas City, where England are preparing for their round of 32 match against DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Riot police deploy water cannon as Morocco's World Cup win sparks unrest across the Netherlands
Dutch authorities deployed water cannons and riot police in The Hague, Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam after Morocco's penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands triggered widespread celebrations that turned disorderly in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Four players split FourFourTwo's £1,000 World Cup predictor prize after Round 3
Four participants shared the Round 3 prize in FourFourTwo's World Cup match predictor competition, each receiving £250 after correctly predicting 18 of 24 group-stage results.
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PSG's £116m Barcola valuation deals Liverpool a blow as Diomande pursuit fades
Liverpool's hopes of signing PSG winger Bradley Barcola have been dealt a significant setback, with Paris Saint-Germain placing a £116m price tag on the 23-year-old and insisting he is not for sale this summer.
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Pickford vows England will 'go to war' for Tuchel ahead of DR Congo World Cup clash
Jordan Pickford has declared England's squad is ready to 'go to war' for manager Thomas Tuchel as they prepare to face DR Congo in the World Cup last-32. The goalkeeper credited Tuchel's motivational meetings for a renewed sense of belief within the camp.
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Iran condemn 'petty' US security chief who danced over their World Cup exit
US Department of Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin said he 'danced a happy dance' when Iran were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The Iran Football Federation hit back, calling his remarks a demonstration of pettiness unworthy of a host nation.
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Riots erupt in The Hague as Morocco knock Netherlands out of World Cup on penalties
Moroccan fans celebrated wildly in Casablanca after Ismael Saibari's decisive penalty sent Morocco into the World Cup Round of 16, while police in The Hague deployed riot squads and water cannon following clashes in the Dutch city.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Dubai club as player-coach alongside Shelvey and Morrison
Danny Simpson, who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, has come out of retirement at 39 to sign for UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons as a player-coach under manager Jonjo Shelvey.
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Bellingham reveals James Bond ambition after starring World Cup displays for England
Jude Bellingham, England's standout performer at the World Cup, has declared he would love to play James Bond, citing a lifelong love of the franchise and his own 'JB' initials as credentials.
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Suarez urges Alvarez to delay Atletico exit: 'I gave my all for Liverpool and it was my best season'
Luis Suarez has advised Julian Alvarez to reconsider his push to leave Atletico Madrid, drawing on his own experience of being talked out of a move to Arsenal by Steven Gerrard in 2013 — a decision he calls the best of his Liverpool career.
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Rashford edges closer to Man Utd stay after positive talks with club over his future
Marcus Rashford could remain at Manchester United beyond this summer's transfer window after constructive talks between the club and his representatives. The 28-year-old is set to return to Carrington for pre-season following the World Cup, with United unwilling to sanction a third loan spell.
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Livramento undergoes surgery after calf injury ends his World Cup 2026 campaign
Newcastle United confirmed on Tuesday that Tino Livramento has had a minor surgical procedure after withdrawing from England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, with the full-back now expected to return during pre-season.
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Lineker revealed he pushed Leicester to hire Emma Hayes as manager in 2023 — and was ignored
Gary Lineker has disclosed he called Leicester City's then-CEO Susan Whelan in 2023 to recommend Emma Hayes as manager following the club's Premier League relegation, but was told the owners were not ready for such a step.
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Arsenal's bids for Bruno Guimaraes and Alex Scott both rebuffed as midfield hunt stalls
Arsenal have had approaches for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Bournemouth's Alex Scott knocked back, with both clubs insisting their prized midfielders are not for sale this summer as Mikel Arteta seeks to build on the Gunners' first Premier League title since 2004.
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Shearer questions Wirtz's quality after Germany's shock World Cup exit to Paraguay
Alan Shearer singled out Florian Wirtz as one of Germany's underperformers after Julian Nagelsmann's side were eliminated by Paraguay in a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat in Boston — the first time Germany have ever lost a World Cup shootout.
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Maresca to begin Man City pre-season on July 20 as World Cup players rest
Manchester City have set July 20 as the start date for pre-season under new head coach Enzo Maresca, the day after the World Cup final. Players still involved in the tournament will return later, with academy prospects expected to fill out the initial squad.
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Rashford reintegration talks open door to Manchester United stay after Barcelona snub
Marcus Rashford could remain at Manchester United beyond this summer's transfer window after positive talks between the club and the player's camp, following Barcelona's decision to sign Anthony Gordon instead of activating his £26m purchase option.
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Danny Simpson ends retirement to join Ravel Morrison at Dubai club as player-coach
Former Leicester City Premier League winner Danny Simpson has come out of retirement to join UAE Second Division side Arabian Falcons as a player-coach, reuniting with ex-Manchester United teammate Ravel Morrison under manager Jonjo Shelvey.
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Klopp takes aim at Arsenal set-pieces after Germany's VAR heartbreak against Paraguay
Jurgen Klopp questioned the legality of Arsenal's set-piece goals after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay at the World Cup 2026 round of 32, with Jonathan Tah's 102nd-minute header ruled out by VAR before a penalty shootout defeat.
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