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Vozinha's mother secures visa to watch Cape Verde goalkeeper's World Cup debut against Uruguay
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who was named player of the match in his country's goalless draw with Spain, will have his entire family in the United States for Sunday's clash with Uruguay after his mother overcame initial visa difficulties to make the trip.
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Kone undergoes surgery after tibia and fibula fractures end his World Cup campaign
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has had successful surgery in Vancouver after breaking both his tibia and fibula in the 51st minute of Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday. The 24-year-old will miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup.
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Vozinha's mother flies to Miami to watch Cape Verde face Uruguay at the World Cup
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, arrived in Miami on Friday after the US State Department granted her a visa, allowing her to watch her son play against Uruguay on Sunday in Group H.
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Bayern Munich move to extend Olise's contract as Real Madrid prepare £190m world-record bid
Bayern Munich are set to offer Michael Olise a new five-year deal worth £22m per season to ward off interest from Real Madrid, who are reportedly preparing a world-record £190m bid for the winger.
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FIFA bars England fans from displaying Barrow AFC flag over submarine imagery at World Cup
A group of England supporters have been told by FIFA that their customised St George's flag, featuring Barrow AFC's crest and its distinctive submarine silhouette, violates the governing body's ban on military or weaponry imagery at World Cup stadiums.
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Mbappé scores double predicted by Nagui ten days earlier against Senegal
On June 6, broadcaster Nagui predicted on France 2 that Mbappé would score two goals in France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup. Ten days later, the French captain did exactly that against Senegal (3-1).
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BBC edits World Cup highlights audio after Ismael Kone suffers broken leg against Qatar
The BBC has removed audio from its highlights of Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar after midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg from a mistimed challenge by Assim Madibo. The broadcaster confirmed no replays or close-up footage of the injury were broadcast.
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USMNT's World Cup clash with Australia falls on Juneteenth, amplifying diversity message
The United States face Australia in Seattle on Friday with a knockout-stage berth on the line. The match falls on Juneteenth, prompting local officials and former U.S. international Tony Sanneh to highlight the squad's diversity as a reflection of the nation.
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Hilton workers strike outside Seattle Stadium hours before USA face Australia at World Cup
Unite Here Local 8 union members picketed outside Seattle Stadium on Friday morning ahead of the USA's Group D clash with Australia, demanding higher wages, year-round healthcare, and ICE notification protections for immigrant workers.
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From Kakuma refugee camp to World Cup stage: Awer Mabil's remarkable journey with Australia
Born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who fled civil war, Awer Mabil arrived in Australia aged 10 as a refugee. Now 30, he is a key figure for the Socceroos as they prepare to face the United States at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle.
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Arsenal pursue three teenage talents as youth overhaul gathers pace
Arsenal are set to submit a revised bid for 16-year-old Leicester winger Jeremy Monga and are in talks over Georgia U21 midfielder Andria Bartishvili, while also targeting Tottenham scholar Elijah Upson as the club moves to strengthen a struggling academy.
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Bayern Munich cool on Rashford signing despite summer interest as wage concerns mount
Bayern Munich have Marcus Rashford on their summer shortlist but are not actively pursuing a deal, with wage demands and a preference for PSV's Ismael Saibari making a move to the Bundesliga unlikely at this stage.
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Tantashev set for World Cup debut as Uzbek referee takes charge of Scotland vs Morocco
Ilgiz Tantashev will referee his first-ever World Cup fixture when Scotland face Morocco in their Group C second-round match. The Uzbek official previously took charge of Morocco's Olympic semi-final against Spain in 2024.
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Rashford muscle scare clouds England's World Cup win over Croatia
Marcus Rashford came off with muscle tightness after scoring England's fourth goal as a substitute in their World Cup Group opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, casting doubt over his availability for Tuesday's clash with Ghana in Boston.
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Mexico seal World Cup knockout berth with back-to-back wins over South Africa and South Korea
Mexico have become the first team to advance from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, winning Group A after victories over South Africa and South Korea. The hosts still face Czechia in their final group game on June 24.
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Yamal rules out full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia as hamstring recovery continues
Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet fit to play a full match at the 2026 World Cup, with the 18-year-old Barcelona winger still managing his return from a hamstring injury after playing 25 minutes in Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde.
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Algeria file FIFA complaint after Messi escapes red card in 3-0 World Cup defeat
Algeria have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA's refereeing commission following their 3-0 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing a first-half incident in which Lionel Messi stood on the calf of captain Aissa Mandi without punishment.
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Tuchel backs Anthony Barry to continue blunt half-time interviews after Croatia win
England assistant Anthony Barry went viral for his candid half-time critique during the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, calling the first half 'complicated and confusing'. Thomas Tuchel has since endorsed Barry's approach, with the FA confirming he will continue conducting half-time interviews throughout the tournament.
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Solskjaer backed for Premier League return as Ipswich seek McKenna's replacement
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been linked with the Ipswich Town managerial vacancy following Kieran McKenna's departure, with former Manchester United teammate Louis Saha urging the Norwegian to be given another top-flight opportunity.
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Pulisic ruled out of USA's World Cup clash with Australia after leg injury
Christian Pulisic will miss the United States' 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday after picking up a leg injury in the opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. Ricardo Pepi will start in his place, with Pochettino expecting Pulisic to return for the next game.
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