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World Cup 2026 wallchart: every fixture, group and kick-off time in one place
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and runs through 104 matches across 39 days, concluding with the final on July 19. The expanded 48-team tournament spans 16 venues across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Manchester United agree £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in midfield rebuild
Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing at Old Trafford on a four-year deal. Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson are also targets as United overhaul their midfield.
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Kroupi 'dreams' of PSG move as Arsenal, Barcelona and City circle Bournemouth forward
Bournemouth's 19-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 Premier League goals in his first full season in England, is attracting interest from Arsenal, PSG, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City, with Bournemouth reportedly valuing him at £86 million.
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Real Madrid close to signing Dumfries, leaving Alexander-Arnold facing fresh competition
Real Madrid are reportedly set to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for as little as £17 million, ending Trent Alexander-Arnold's brief spell as the club's undisputed first-choice right-back heading into his second season.
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PSG move ahead of Liverpool in race for Yan Diomande with verbal agreement
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly secured a verbal agreement with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, dealing a blow to Liverpool's search for a Mohamed Salah replacement. Leipzig are holding out for around £112 million for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international.
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Sixteen Arsenal players confirmed for World Cup 2026 as all squads finalised
All 26-man squads for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have now been submitted, confirming 16 Arsenal players will represent their countries across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.
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Shearer says Rogers has edged ahead of Bellingham for England's No.10 role
Alan Shearer believes Morgan Rogers currently deserves to start ahead of Jude Bellingham for England at the World Cup, citing Rogers' 14-goal, 12-assist season with Aston Villa against Bellingham's difficult campaign at Real Madrid.
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Twelve Manchester United players named in World Cup 2026 squads as Maguire and Shaw miss out
Manchester United will have 12 players at the World Cup 2026 in North America this summer, with goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards spanning nine nations. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are among the notable absentees after being left out of England's squad by Thomas Tuchel.
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Nevin says Kvaratskhelia is Arsenal's perfect signing after Chelsea ignored his early tip
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has revealed he urged his old club to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia years before the Georgian became one of football's most coveted attackers. Nevin now believes the PSG forward, valued at £78m, would be the ideal addition for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
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Antonio admits he wanted West Ham relegated after being released post-crash
Michail Antonio has revealed he hoped West Ham would be relegated after the club released him following his near-fatal car crash in December 2024. The Hammers' all-time top Premier League scorer said he later changed his mind as the club's survival battle unfolded.
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United hold shirt-number edge over Chelsea in race to sign Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave relegated West Ham this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea among the clubs pursuing the England winger. United can offer Bowen his preferred No. 20 shirt, a number Chelsea already have assigned to Joao Pedro.
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Twelve Manchester United players confirmed for World Cup 2026 as Maguire and Shaw miss out
Manchester United will have 12 players at the 2026 World Cup in North America after the squad submission deadline passed. Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were among the notable England omissions, while Tyler Fletcher earned a late Scotland call-up to replace the injured Billy Gilmour.
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Watkins says Rashford has surprised him most in England World Cup training
Ollie Watkins has singled out Marcus Rashford as the most impressive player in England training ahead of this summer's World Cup, praising the forward's quality after their time together at Aston Villa last season.
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City send 19 players to 2026 World Cup but Silva and Stones will not return
Manchester City lead all clubs with 19 players at the 2026 World Cup, yet the tournament doubles as a farewell for Bernardo Silva and John Stones, whose contracts expire this summer, while uncertainty also surrounds Joško Gvardiol and Rodri.
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Eight Liverpool players named in World Cup squads as Szoboszlai and Chiesa miss out
Liverpool will send eight players to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa are absent after their nations failed to qualify.
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United weigh Lewis Hall move as £80m Fernandes fee sets up Arsenal battle
Manchester United are considering a summer approach for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, while a reported £80m asking price for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has put them on a collision course with Arsenal for the 21-year-old's signature.
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Isak's 'disconnect' remark and Mourinho's Real Madrid bid for Konate add to Liverpool's summer uncertainty
Alexander Isak admitted he has 'disconnected' from Liverpool while on international duty with Sweden, while reports from Spain claim Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are pursuing Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract following his free exit from Anfield.
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Manchester United weigh £80m Mateus Fernandes move as Lewis Hall also targeted
Manchester United are considering a summer move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the relegated club valuing him at £80m. Arsenal are also interested, though Fernandes is said to prefer Old Trafford. Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall is another target, with a fee of at least £50m anticipated.
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United hold squad number advantage over Chelsea in race for Jarrod Bowen
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is expected to leave after the Hammers' relegation to the Championship, with Manchester United and Chelsea both pursuing the 29-year-old. United hold an unexpected edge: Bowen's preferred No. 20 shirt is available at Old Trafford, while Chelsea's is occupied.
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Arsenal plan to sell eight players as Rashford emerges as summer target
Mikel Arteta is set to offload as many as eight players this summer, including Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White, as Arsenal look to fund moves for targets such as Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez.
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