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Saka misses training with Achilles concern ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Bukayo Saka has been absent from England training ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group L fixture against Ghana, with the Arsenal winger managing a long-standing Achilles injury. Thomas Tuchel has suggested Saka may not start until England's final group game against Panama.
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Ma Ning to make World Cup refereeing debut as Ecuador face elimination against Curacao
China's Ma Ning takes charge of Ecuador vs Curacao in Kansas City, making his World Cup refereeing debut. Ecuador must win to stay alive in Group E after losing their opener to Ivory Coast, while Curacao are rebuilding after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 thrashing and hand Hervé Renard the reins for Japan clash
Sabri Lamouchi has become the first manager sacked during a World Cup after Tunisia's 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden. Hervé Renard was immediately appointed to lead the side into their Group F match against Japan in Monterrey on June 21.
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Undav's brace turns around Germany's match against Ivory Coast and secures Round of 16 spot
Deniz Undav came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored twice (68', 90+4') to erase Franck Kessié's opening goal and give Germany a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, securing qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Super-sub Undav nets twice late on to seal Germany's place in World Cup last 32
Denis Undav came off the bench to equalise and then score a stoppage-time winner as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, clinching top spot in Group E at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lyon target Loïs Openda, striker in freefall after Juventus disaster
According to Sky Sport Italia, Lyon are interested in Belgian striker Loïs Openda, currently on loan at Juventus where he has scored just two goals in 34 appearances this season. A loan with option to buy is being considered.
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Lineker slams FIFA's 'incomprehensible' ticket prices and hails Kane as England's greatest ever number 9
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's Germany vs Ivory Coast broadcast at the 2026 World Cup, condemning FIFA's ticket pricing as forcing fans to 'sell their car' while declaring Harry Kane England's best-ever number nine.
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Mark Hughes 'totally heartbroken' by sudden death of son Alex at 38
Former Manchester United and Wales manager Mark Hughes has confirmed the sudden death of his son Alex, aged 38, who worked as Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town. The League Managers Association released a statement on behalf of the Hughes family requesting privacy.
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Neville and Wright hail 'fearless' Yan Diomande as Liverpool target torments Kimmich
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were effusive in their praise for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after the RB Leipzig teenager made Germany's Joshua Kimmich miserable in the first half, with Ivory Coast leading 1-0 at the break.
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Liverpool scout 18-year-old Herrington at World Cup as Barcelona face transfer competition
Liverpool have sent scouts to the World Cup to watch Colorado Rapids centre-back Lucas Herrington, 18, with Barcelona also tracking the Australian international after an opening bid was reportedly rejected.
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Bellingham vows to give everything for England at World Cup to honour late grandfather
Jude Bellingham has revealed that memories of his late grandfather — who died just before his senior England debut — drive him every time he lines up for the Three Lions, as he targets World Cup glory.
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Lineker returns to TV punditry as ITV fields star line-up for Germany vs Ivory Coast
Gary Lineker makes a rare television appearance as part of ITV's punditry panel for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, joining Laura Woods, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Duncan Ferguson.
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Benitez to referee Germany vs Ivory Coast in must-win World Cup Group E clash
Paraguay's Juan Gabriel Benitez Mareco will take charge of Germany's World Cup Group E meeting with Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure knockout football. Benitez, 43, averages nearly five yellow cards per game and has never previously refereed at a World Cup.
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Brobbey and Gakpo crush Sweden, Netherlands on brink of 2026 World Cup qualification
The Netherlands dominated Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday, thanks to braces from Brobbey and Gakpo. The Oranje top Group F and are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages.
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Ederson says Man United move is 'almost all sorted' after World Cup debut with Brazil
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has confirmed his transfer to Manchester United is nearly complete, telling Tuttosport the deal is 'practically almost all sorted' days after making his World Cup debut for Brazil against Haiti.
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Aguerd ready to leave OM ten months after arrival thanks to €15m clause
Signed for €23 million in September 2024, Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd could already leave Marseille. A clause inserted in his contract allows him to depart this summer for €15 million.
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Brobbey double and Gakpo brace fire Netherlands to 5-1 rout of Sweden in Houston
Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston, silencing pre-match hype around Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres and signalling Ronald Koeman's side as genuine World Cup contenders.
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Vozinha's mother flies to Miami after US waives visa fees for Cape Verde keeper's family
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept a clean sheet against Spain at the World Cup, had revealed his mother could not afford the visa deposit to travel to the United States. Ana Candida Evora has now confirmed she will fly into Miami in time to watch her son face Uruguay.
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Doku and the birth of his child: France Pierron apologizes after controversy
L'Équipe journalist France Pierron sparked outrage by calling a father's presence at childbirth unnecessary, after criticizing Jeremy Doku's decision to leave the 2026 World Cup to attend the birth of his child.
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Tuchel backs Stones to start again despite defensive wobbles in England's Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to John Stones as England's first-choice centre-back ahead of their World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana, despite the 32-year-old looking rusty in a two-goal concession against Croatia.
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