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England open 2026 World Cup campaign with 4-2 victory over Croatia in USA
Thomas Tuchel's England side made a confident start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2 in their opening group match on US soil to sit top of their group.
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Panini World Cup 2026 sticker mega pack available at Sports Direct for as little as 4p per sticker
Sports Direct is selling a 112-sticker Panini FIFA World Cup 2026 Mega Set for £19.99, with new TopCashback members able to bring the cost down to £4.66 — roughly 4p per sticker — after the pack sold out at Argos.
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Wahi blocked in Canada, Ivory Coast deprived of striker against Germany
Suspected of involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1, Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canadian territory and will miss Ivory Coast's match against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
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Wenger and Terry's unlikely stand chat sparks fan theories at England's World Cup opener
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and ex-Chelsea captain John Terry were spotted deep in conversation during England's 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium, prompting widespread reaction from fans online.
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Ronaldo flops in Portugal's World Cup opener but vows to play on until 1,000th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo squandered two chances as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener, drawing scathing criticism from Thierry Henry. The 41-year-old, on 973 career goals, has said he will not retire until he reaches the 1,000-goal milestone.
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England drawn against Greece in Women's World Cup play-off after Spain deny automatic qualification
England will face Greece in the first round of the UEFA Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs this October, after Sarina Wiegman's side finished second in their group behind reigning champions Spain.
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Liverpool trigger £34.5m release clause to sign Osasuna winger Victor Munoz as Iraola's first recruit
Liverpool have triggered Victor Munoz's release clause to sign the 22-year-old Osasuna and Spain winger for £34.5m. The deal, accelerated by new head coach Andoni Iraola, makes Munoz the first step in Liverpool's post-Salah forward line rebuild.
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Lineker hails Kane as England's greatest ever striker after World Cup record equalled
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England. Lineker responded by calling Kane the greatest English striker the country has ever produced.
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Tuanzebe shuts down mentor Ronaldo as DR Congo stun Portugal at World Cup
Axel Tuanzebe helped DR Congo hold Portugal to a shock draw in their first World Cup game since 1974, neutralising former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, who cut a frustrated figure in Houston.
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France-Germany in Round of 16, Spain in Semis: Projected Bracket for France at 2026 World Cup
After their opening victory against Senegal (3-1), France are projected to top Group I with a 99.9% qualification chance. A potential bracket would see them face Sweden in the Round of 16, then Germany, Morocco, and Spain.
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Switzerland must beat Bosnia to stay alive after shock draw with Qatar at World Cup
Switzerland dropped two crucial points in their World Cup opener after Qatar equalised in stoppage time, and coach Murat Yakin admits his side cannot afford another slip when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Cameraman stretchered off after Khusanov collision as Colombia edge Uzbekistan
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov crashed into a pitchside cameraman in the 34th minute of Colombia's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan on Tuesday, leaving the camera operator requiring medical attention. Colombia won 3-1, with Luis Diaz scoring the decisive second goal.
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Ronaldo's sister defends him after Portugal are held by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo drew sharp criticism following Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Thierry Henry suggesting he played for himself. His sister Katia Aveiro hit back on social media, insisting no Portugal player performed well on the night.
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Munoz signing puts Gakpo's Liverpool future in serious doubt under Iraola
Liverpool have agreed to trigger the €40m release clause in Osasuna winger Victor Munoz's contract, with the 22-year-old completing his medical and set to sign a six-year deal — a move that raises real questions over Cody Gakpo's place at the club.
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Drone shot down over South Korea training ahead of Mexico clash
A drone flew over South Korea's training ground during their tactical session ahead of their World Cup 2026 match against Mexico before being shot down by the Mexican National Guard. Two suspects reportedly fled the scene.
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Tuchel hails Kane as 'absolute leader' after England open World Cup with 4-2 win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane's 'complete performance' and called him an 'absolute leader' after the captain's first-half brace equalled Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record in a 4-2 Group L victory over Croatia in Dallas.
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Mourinho makes Rodrygo available as Arsenal weigh up £80m Real Madrid forward
Jose Mourinho has signalled he will not stand in Rodrygo's way if the Brazilian seeks a move this summer, reopening a transfer door Arsenal explored seriously just 12 months ago. The winger, who scored only three times in 27 appearances last season, is valued at around £80 million.
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Rashford's World Cup goal for England deepens Barcelona's regret over Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth in a 4-2 win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, prompting Spanish media to question whether Barcelona chose the wrong Englishman after letting his loan option expire.
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Arsenal prepare bid to lure Bradley Barcola from PSG
The Gunners have identified the French winger from Paris Saint-Germain as their top priority for the summer transfer window and are preparing to submit a concrete offer, according to The Independent. Barcola is under contract with PSG until June 2028 and valued at €70 million.
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Konate joins Real Madrid on a free as Liverpool's summer exodus continues
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, with the France centre-back joining on a four-year deal until 2030 after his Liverpool contract expired. He is the third Premier League player in a week to move to the Bernabéu, following Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
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