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Heat and storms threaten to interrupt France vs Paraguay in Philadelphia
The World Cup round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia will be played in 37°C heat with a risk of storms in the second half. An interruption remains possible, as happened during the group-stage match against Iraq.
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Martinez rescues Argentina from World Cup scare to silence Manchester United doubters
Lisandro Martinez scored in extra time and delivered a near-perfect passing display as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup round of 32, reviving his case for a starting role at Manchester United next season.
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Carragher savages Tuchel's 'bizarre' Chalobah call as England's right-back crisis deepens at World Cup
Jamie Carragher has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah during England's right-back crisis at the 2026 World Cup, calling it 'bizarre' and arguing the problem stems from flawed selections 'from day one'.
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Cape Verde's Pico Lopes walks out of BBC interview in tears after Argentina heartbreak
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes, the Ireland-born centre-back who was working as a mortgage adviser a decade ago, broke down mid-sentence during a post-match interview after Cape Verde's 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina at the World Cup.
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Rashford left in limbo as Barcelona snub £26m clause and United rule out third loan
Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United is unresolved after Barcelona let his purchase option expire, having already signed Anthony Gordon for £69m. United want a permanent £40m sale but will reintegrate Rashford into the first team if no deal is struck.
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Mexico return viral Rolex gifts to avoid FIFA ethics breach before England clash
Mexico's players have handed back Rolex watches gifted by content creator SteveWillDoIt after a $1.2m bet win went viral, with the Mexican FA confirming the returns to avoid breaching FIFA's strict rules on player gifts ahead of their World Cup round-of-16 tie with England.
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Man City close to signing 16-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester in £10m deal
Manchester City are on the verge of completing a £10 million move for Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, who made his Premier League debut at 15 and has already racked up 34 senior appearances for the Foxes.
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Rejected by PSG in winter, Saibari signs for Bayern Munich for €50m
Offered to PSG during the winter transfer window, Ismael Saibari failed to convince the Parisian board. The Moroccan winger from PSV, who scored 3 goals in 4 matches at the 2026 World Cup, has joined Bayern Munich for €50 million.
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Rashford puts Man United transfer talks on hold to focus on World Cup glory
Marcus Rashford has confirmed he wanted his Manchester United future resolved before the World Cup and, with that deadline missed, he is setting the matter aside until after the tournament. Barcelona's £26m option to buy has already lapsed, leaving United to explore other options.
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Laporta sets July 19 deadline for Julián Álvarez deal as Atlético hold firm on €150m demand
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club's pursuit of Julián Álvarez will end on July 19 — the day of the 2026 World Cup final — if Atlético Madrid refuse to negotiate seriously. A €50m gap between the clubs and Atlético's insistence on a full cash payment remain the central obstacles.
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Balogun reveals LeBron James connection after copying NBA star's celebration at World Cup
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, then celebrated with LeBron James' 'Silencer' gesture — and James himself responded on social media, leaving the striker stunned.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks as Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed the German football federation has approached him to become the national team's next coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, saying he is "more than recharged" after leaving Liverpool in 2024.
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Deschamps ruled out Bouaddi before World Cup, FFF calls it 'a significant loss'
France's national technical director Hubert Fournier confirmed that Didier Deschamps refused to call up Ayyoub Bouaddi for the 2026 World Cup, prompting the LOSC midfielder to choose Morocco, with whom he has established himself as a starter.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks and expects Red Bull to clear his path
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in negotiations to become Germany's next head coach following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Die Mannschaft's World Cup last-32 penalty exit to Paraguay, and says he does not expect Red Bull to block the move.
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United target Summerville after Tottenham snatch Mateus Fernandes in £85m deal
Manchester United have shifted focus to Crysencio Summerville after Tottenham hijacked their move for Mateus Fernandes with an £85m bid. United are also reported to have made checks on Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, a target also linked with Arsenal.
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Salah's Panenka and post-match gesture send Egypt into last eight at World Cup 2026
Mohamed Salah converted an audacious Panenka penalty as Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at World Cup 2026, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever knockout-stage win. The 34-year-old then made a point of personally consoling every Australian player, drawing widespread praise online.
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Palmer admits World Cup snub left him wanting to prove Tuchel wrong
Cole Palmer has broken his silence on being left out of England's World Cup squad, saying he knows he could have offered 'something different' and that being told he wasn't good enough has fuelled his desire to prove a point.
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Shearer demands Tuchel drop Rashford, Spence and Madueke for Mexico World Cup tie
Alan Shearer has called for three changes to England's starting XI ahead of Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, criticising Thomas Tuchel's wide selections after a laboured 2-1 win over DR Congo.
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Chilavert calls France team an 'African selection' ahead of World Cup knockout against Paraguay
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert sparked outrage Friday with a racist comment on social media about France's squad composition, less than 24 hours before Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia.
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Petkovic sacked by Algeria after humiliating elimination against Switzerland
Vladimir Petkovic has left his position as Algeria's head coach following the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Switzerland (2-0). The Algerian Football Federation reached an agreement to end their collaboration.
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