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Deschamps and Rabiot slam MetLife Stadium pitch after France's victory
After their 3-1 victory over Senegal thanks to a Mbappé brace and a Barcola goal, Didier Deschamps and several French players heavily criticized the condition of the MetLife Stadium pitch in East Rutherford.
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Arsenal target Tottenham academy star Upson as £100m Tonali race heats up
Arsenal are pursuing Tottenham's out-of-contract defender Elijah Upson, son of former Gunner Matthew Upson, while Spurs have also entered the race to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, valued at up to £100 million.
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Messi's first World Cup hat-trick draws him level with Klose as all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, taking his tournament tally to 16 goals and drawing level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record in his 200th international appearance.
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Barcelona's snub forces Manchester United to demand permanent Rashford deal this summer
Barcelona allowed the £26m purchase option in Marcus Rashford's loan deal to expire, leaving Manchester United back at square one. The club has now ruled out another loan, insisting on a permanent transfer to avoid repeating the costly Jadon Sancho saga.
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Deschamps' halftime rallying cry sparks France's comeback: Blues thrash Senegal 3-1
Disappointing in the first half and saved by the post, France completely transformed after a forceful halftime speech from Didier Deschamps, ultimately winning 3-1 against Senegal thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé.
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Messi scores in fifth World Cup to equal Ronaldo's record as Argentina beat Algeria
Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to score in five World Cups, netting his 14th tournament goal to give defending champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday.
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Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Ibrahimović says he's 'getting close to Zlatan'
Erling Haaland marked his first-ever World Cup appearance with a brace in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, earning rare praise from Zlatan Ibrahimović, who said the Manchester City striker is now 'getting close to Zlatan' on his personal 'King of the Jungle' list.
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Ronaldo backs Endrick for Brazil role after Selecao's 1-1 World Cup draw with Morocco
Brazil legend Ronaldo has urged fans to be patient with 19-year-old Endrick after Carlo Ancelotti left the Real Madrid forward on the bench during a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener.
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Semenyo backs Ghana to reach World Cup knockouts after Qatar group-stage exit
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana can progress from their 2026 World Cup group despite the Black Stars finishing bottom in Qatar four years ago. Ghana face England in their second group game in Boston.
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Ibrahimović and Henry set aside GOAT debate to simply savour Messi at World Cup 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, both former Barcelona teammates of Lionel Messi, say the GOAT argument should be retired. As Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign against Algeria, both men urged fans to celebrate Messi rather than rank him.
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Croatia boss tells Vuskovic to leave Tottenham after Brighton's £35m bid rejected
Zlatko Dalic has publicly urged Luka Vuskovic to find a club where he can start regularly, after Brighton had a second bid — worth up to £35m — turned down by Tottenham for the 19-year-old centre-back.
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Fernandes vows Diogo Jota will inspire Portugal's World Cup bid nearly a year after his death
Bruno Fernandes has paid tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener against DR Congo in Houston, saying the Liverpool forward — killed in a car crash last summer alongside his brother — remains a permanent part of the squad's spirit.
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Mbappé breaks France scoring record as Les Bleus survive slow start to stun Senegal 3-1
Kylian Mbappé set a new French federation scoring record with a brace as France recovered from a sluggish first half to defeat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Zlatan Ibrahimović defending the team's measured approach.
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Mauritanian debutant Dahane Beida to referee Austria vs Jordan at World Cup 2026
Dahane Beida, a 34-year-old Mauritanian referee, will take charge of Austria vs Jordan at the FIFA World Cup in Santa Clara — his first World Cup appointment. Beida previously officiated the 2023 AFCON Final and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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Tuchel calls up Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold to cover Livramento injury
Thomas Tuchel has explained his decision to add Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah to England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento suffered a calf injury in training, opting against recalling Trent Alexander-Arnold or other full-back options.
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Kane says Bundesliga glory has elevated him to a new level ahead of World Cup 2026
Harry Kane believes winning the Bundesliga and German Cup with Bayern Munich has transformed his confidence and public perception, and the England captain says he is entering World Cup 2026 in the best physical and mental shape of his career.
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Tuchel feels at home in England but admits he is not ready to sing national anthem yet
Thomas Tuchel says England feels like home after quickly adapting to life in the country, but the German head coach admits he is not yet ready to sing God Save The King as he prepares to lead the Three Lions into their World Cup 2026 group opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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Haaland nets twice on World Cup debut as Norway hammer Iraq 4-1 in Boston
Erling Haaland opened his World Cup account with a first-half brace as Norway, appearing in the tournament for the first time in 28 years, beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston to top Group I on the opening matchday.
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Haaland marks Norway's first World Cup in 28 years with a brace in 4-1 win over Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway ended a 28-year World Cup absence with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in Boston, underlining his status as one of the tournament's marquee attractions.
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USA players dismiss 'layup' label as Australia clash looms in World Cup Group D
Tyler Adams and Tim Weah have pushed back on the notion that Friday's Group D fixture against Australia is an easy win for the United States, with Adams calling it 'one of the most difficult games that we play'.
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