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Spence injury leaves Tuchel scrambling for right-back options ahead of England vs Mexico
Djed Spence has picked up a training injury that rules him out of England's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, with Reece James already sidelined and Jarell Quansah only recently returning to fitness.
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FIFA's lightning rule explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico in World Cup last 16
Forecast thunderstorms over Mexico City have raised the prospect of significant delays to England's World Cup round-of-16 clash on Sunday. FIFA rules require an immediate pause in play if lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, with a minimum 30-minute delay that resets with every new strike.
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Haaland angered Van Dijk so much after Anfield debut that he walked out of interview
Virgil van Dijk reportedly cut short a post-match interview in 2019 after being asked about Erling Haaland's performance in RB Salzburg's 3-3 comeback at Anfield, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.
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Arsenal target Hjulmand as Sporting reject Atletico bid for £43m midfielder
Arsenal are monitoring Sporting Lisbon captain Morten Hjulmand after the Portuguese club rejected an approach from Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old Danish midfielder, who reportedly has Arsenal's crest tattooed on his shoulder, is seen as an alternative to primary target Bruno Guimaraes.
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Faghani confirmed as referee for England vs Mexico at Azteca in World Cup last 16
Australian official Alireza Faghani will referee England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca, having already drawn scrutiny at this tournament for a disputed penalty call in France vs Senegal.
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FIFA clears Balogun to play for USA against Belgium after overturning controversial red card
Folarin Balogun, the USA's top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, has been cleared to face Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle on Monday after FIFA overturned his controversial red card from the Bosnia win.
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England vs Mexico: Government rules out Bank Holiday despite World Cup last-16 clash
The UK Government has confirmed no extra bank holiday will be granted for Monday's 1am kick-off, when Thomas Tuchel's England face co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup last 16. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said children should still attend school.
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Chelsea set £50m asking price for Santos as Manchester United weigh midfield move
Chelsea are open to selling Andrey Santos this summer if clubs meet their £50m valuation, with Manchester United and Newcastle among those monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of a busy transfer window.
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2026 World Cup: Paraguay denounces 'theft' after VAR penalty that eliminated them
Beaten 1-0 by France on a Kylian Mbappé penalty awarded after VAR intervention, Paraguay is crying foul. Press, coach and supporters all point to video refereeing as solely responsible for their elimination.
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Upamecano insists Olise will stay at Bayern, but Neymar-Piqué precedent tempers optimism
Questioned by Sky Sport, Dayot Upamecano stated that Michael Olise, courted by Real Madrid, will not leave Bayern Munich. A declaration to be taken with caution in light of Piqué's famous "se queda" about Neymar in 2017.
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England fan pays £850 for Azteca ticket while best friend scrambles to find one for Mexico clash
James Rogers, 41, secured his seat at the Azteca for £850, but his travelling companion John Fayer, 64, is still without a ticket and facing the prospect of watching England vs Mexico on a TV screen.
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England vs Mexico kick-off, extra-time and penalty shootout times explained for UK viewers
England face Mexico at 1am UK time on Monday morning. If the knockout tie goes to extra time and penalties, the final whistle could come as late as 3:55am.
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Manchester United weigh Santos move but face Chelsea bidding war risk
Manchester United have added Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos to their summer transfer wishlist as they seek at least two midfield signings, but the 22-year-old's price tag could trigger the same bidding war that cost them Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
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Chelsea open to Santos sale at £50m as Man United and Newcastle circle
Chelsea are willing to sell Andrey Santos this summer if their £50m valuation is met, with Manchester United and Newcastle among the Premier League clubs monitoring the 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder. United have already signed Ederson from Atalanta as they look to bolster their central midfield options.
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Tantashev, the Paraguay-France referee already flagged for several controversial matches
Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev came under fire after the World Cup round of 16 between Paraguay and France, won by France 1-0. Rated 1/10 by L'Équipe for his overly permissive management, Tantashev has a troubled past: a contested AFC Champions League final, a brawl at the Olympics.
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England's potential World Cup quarter-final date and venue confirmed ahead of Mexico last-16 tie
If England defeat Mexico in their last-16 clash at the Azteca Stadium, they will face either Brazil or Norway in a quarter-final at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, 11 June at 10pm UK time.
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England pubs cleared to stay open until 5am for World Cup clash with Mexico
Pubs and bars across England and Wales have been granted an emergency licensing extension allowing them to remain open until 5am on Monday, accommodating the 1am UK kick-off for England's round-of-16 World Cup tie against Mexico in Mexico City.
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Tuchel's World Cup snub of Stones echoes the Man City exit that frustrated fans
John Stones has featured just once in a meaningful game at the World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel preferring Marc Guehi — the same centre-back who displaced him at Manchester City last season. The pattern is beginning to vindicate City's decision not to renew his contract.
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Mbappé interrupts warm-up to apologize to Paraguayan supporter
Before the World Cup 2026 round-of-16 match against Paraguay, Kylian Mbappé left his warm-up to comfort an opposing supporter whom he had accidentally hit with a shot.
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