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Spain seek first win as Belgium and Uruguay enter World Cup 2026 action on Sunday
Spain face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta looking to bounce back from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, while Belgium take on Iran in Los Angeles and Uruguay meet Cape Verde in Miami on a four-game Sunday schedule.
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Iran fly back into USA for Belgium clash days after being expelled post-opening draw
Iran have returned to the United States to face Belgium at the 2026 World Cup after being ordered to leave immediately following their 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Manager Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi have condemned the treatment as a "disaster", citing denied entry for squad members and no recovery time.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao a stunning draw against Ecuador
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room, 37, produced one of the great World Cup goalkeeping performances, making 15 saves to hold Ecuador to a draw and equalling Tim Howard's all-time record for saves in a single World Cup match. His Instagram following leapt from 100,000 to nearly 800,000 overnight.
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Clément Grenier, Lyon icon, targeted by Marseille to join Genesio's coaching staff
Recently qualified as a UEFA A coach, former French international midfielder Clément Grenier, who spent sixteen years at Lyon, is reportedly in Marseille's sights to join Bruno Genesio's future staff at OM.
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Saka and Rice fitness doubts grow as Curacao goalkeeper Room makes World Cup history
Bukayo Saka missed England training on Saturday while Declan Rice revealed his injury dates back to Christmas. Meanwhile, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record 15 saves to earn a shock draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup.
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Man City weigh £200m double swoop for Tonali and Anderson as Maresca deal nears
Manchester City are pursuing both Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson this summer, with a combined outlay potentially exceeding £200m. Enzo Maresca's appointment as head coach is described as a matter of when, not if, with an announcement expected within weeks.
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Georgina Rodríguez reacts to fake screenshot targeting Cristiano Ronaldo during World Cup
A fabricated screenshot attributed to Joao Neves' partner accused Cristiano Ronaldo of selfishness and sparked outrage on social media. Georgina Rodríguez responded publicly before Ronaldo called for unity within the Portuguese squad.
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Real Madrid sends scouts to watch Bouaddi in Morocco vs Scotland clash
Real Madrid scouts were present in Boston on Friday to observe Ayyoub Bouaddi during Morocco's 1-0 victory over Scotland. The 18-year-old midfielder from LOSC is also being tracked by several Premier League clubs and PSG.
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Czech Republic flag swallows pitch worker during World Cup anthem ceremony
A staff member tasked with removing the giant Czech Republic flag before the nation's 1-1 draw with South Korea at the World Cup became trapped inside it, to the audible amusement of the crowd at Estadio Akron in Zapopan.
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Petit and Leboeuf urge Chelsea to swap Fernandez for Camavinga in £163m Real Madrid deal
Former Chelsea players Emmanuel Petit and Frank Leboeuf have called on the club to pursue a swap deal with Real Madrid, offering Enzo Fernandez in exchange for Eduardo Camavinga, as the Argentina midfielder pushes for a summer exit.
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United urged to hijack Liverpool's £112m Diomande pursuit as Rashford attracts Bayern Munich interest
Manchester United have been urged to disrupt Liverpool's reported £112m move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while Marcus Rashford is attracting interest from Bayern Munich after his Barcelona loan ended without a permanent deal being triggered.
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Free-agent Ceballos handed to United as Real Madrid close door on midfielder
Dani Ceballos is set to leave Real Madrid without a fee this summer, and Manchester United are among the clubs who could move for the three-time Champions League winner as they look to rebuild their midfield on a tighter budget.
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Iraola puts Liverpool squad on notice with uncompromising fitness demand
Newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has made clear that peak physical condition is non-negotiable under his system, warning players they must push hardest precisely when they are most tired.
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Liverpool face PSG competition for £86.7m Diomande as Iraola eyes Australian wonderkid
Liverpool have already seen an £86.7m bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande rejected, and now face potential competition from PSG. The Reds are also scouting 18-year-old Australian defender Lucas Herrington, a target shared with Barcelona.
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FIFA reportedly sanctioned VAR referees after Algeria's controversial defeat to Argentina
Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentina in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup and filed a complaint with FIFA over several disputed refereeing decisions. According to journalist Hafid Derradji, the international body sanctioned the VAR referees for the match.
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How Manchester United's hunt for young talent is shaping their 'next Mbappe' strategy
Manchester United have made a deliberate shift toward signing elite youth talent rather than chasing marquee names, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's philosophy of finding 'the next Mbappe' now driving the club's recruitment approach under Ineos.
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Hakimi will not risk World Cup exclusion: Morocco will not go to Canada
Referred to trial for rape in France, Achraf Hakimi could have been denied entry to Canada, like Thomas Partey. But Morocco's geographical path in this World Cup rules out this scenario.
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Charlie Adam joins Robyn Cowen on BBC commentary for Tunisia vs Japan World Cup clash
Robyn Cowen leads BBC commentary for the World Cup Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan, with former Scotland international Charlie Adam serving as co-commentator. Tunisia must avoid defeat to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a heavy opening loss to Sweden.
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BBC and ITV confirm full presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups for World Cup 2026
BBC Sport and ITV have named their complete broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Gary Lineker features among ITV's analysts, while Alan Shearer and Kelly Cates headline the BBC's coverage.
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Broadcasters explain why Ismael Kone's broken leg was never replayed at World Cup
Host Broadcast Services has revealed why no replays of Ismael Kone's broken leg were shown during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar, citing respect for the player and his family. The BBC also confirmed its highlights package was edited due to the injury's severity.
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