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Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to officiate Ghana vs Panama at 2026 World Cup
Glenn Nyberg, a FIFA-listed referee since 2016 who famously sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying, will take charge of Ghana's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto.
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Bellingham scores and silences critics as England demolish Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham netted England's third goal and delivered a pointed response to doubters after Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2, admitting he arrived at the World Cup with 'a bit of a chip on my shoulder'.
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Konsa's outstretched boot keeps Perišić onside as VAR clears Croatia's equaliser against England
Ivan Perišić appeared to be offside when setting up Croatia's 2-2 equaliser against England in Dallas, but VAR confirmed Ezri Konsa's barely visible outstretched foot kept him onside. England went on to win 4-2, with Bellingham and Rashford scoring after the break.
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Kane brace and Bellingham strike power England to 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup opener
England survived a first-half scare to beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham's second-half strike proving the turning point. Marcus Rashford added a late fourth off the bench to seal the points.
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Kane reveals Tuchel's half-time 'lose our way' speech that sparked England's Croatia comeback
Harry Kane has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's half-time address that transformed England's performance against Croatia, with the Three Lions recovering from a shaky first half to win 4-2 in their World Cup opener.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 to set up potential Portugal knockout clash at World Cup 2026
England overcame Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford among the scorers. Victory sets up a possible last-16 meeting with Portugal, echoing a painful pattern from 2004 and 2006.
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World Cup 2026: How much will Turpin and Letexier earn as referees?
FIFA has capped central referee fees at $100,000 for the entire tournament, a 25% increase from the 2022 World Cup. French referees Clément Turpin and François Letexier are among the 52 officials selected.
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Bellingham nets and dominates as England demolish Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored and controlled the tempo as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to open their 2026 World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's midfield blueprint built around the Real Madrid star looking increasingly convincing.
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Olympics stars and global sevens talent set to light up Japan's 2026 Women's Sevens Series
The 12th edition of the Taiyo Seimei Women's Sevens Series begins this weekend, with Australian, British, Brazilian, Fijian and Canadian internationals among the headline signings across a four-tournament schedule running from June to August 2026.
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Pulisic misses third straight USA training session ahead of must-watch Australia clash
Christian Pulisic has been limited to modified training for a third consecutive day after suffering a calf injury against Paraguay, casting serious doubt over his availability for the United States' World Cup group-stage match against Australia in Seattle on Friday.
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Declan Rice limps off during England's World Cup qualifier against Croatia
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was substituted and seen limping during England's World Cup qualifier against Croatia, raising concerns for manager Thomas Tuchel over the player's fitness.
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World Cup fans boo hydration breaks as England fight back three times against Croatia
Loud jeers greeted FIFA's mandatory three-minute stoppages at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday as England and Croatia fans united in protest against the new hydration breaks, which critics say disrupt play and create extra advertising slots.
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Neville warns Konsa-Stones partnership could cost England after Croatia expose defensive frailty
Gary Neville raised serious concerns about England's centre-back pairing of Ezri Konsa and John Stones after the Three Lions conceded twice in a chaotic 2-2 first half against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener.
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Barry calls England's first-half display against Croatia 'complicated and confusing' in World Cup opener
England assistant Anthony Barry delivered a candid half-time assessment after the Three Lions squandered the lead twice against Croatia in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice only for England's defending to let them down on both occasions.
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Tuchel confronts Pickford over distribution in chaotic England vs Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel clashed with Jordan Pickford on the touchline during England's rollercoaster World Cup opener against Croatia, ordering his goalkeeper to play out to the right back after the keeper's distribution ignored his instructions.
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Kane strikes twice as England edge Croatia in dramatic 2026 World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice to give England the lead twice against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup group opener in Dallas, Texas, with the match finely poised after a dramatic first half that ended level.
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Jamahal Hill abandons light heavyweight to chase UFC double-champion status
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has announced he is moving up to heavyweight, targeting a title run that would make him a double champion. The 35-year-old has been sidelined by a knee injury since a unanimous decision loss to Khalil Rountree in June 2025.
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Miami's extreme heat and humidity could push World Cup players to their physical limits
Scientists warn that Miami's oppressive heat and humidity during the 2026 World Cup could slow the pace of play, impair decision-making, and cause serious heat illness — with three-minute hydration breaks dismissed as a "band-aid solution".
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Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record with first-half double against Croatia
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty and a headed goal in the first half against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, taking his World Cup tally to 10 goals and drawing level with Gary Lineker's all-time England record.
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Adesanya warns Hokit his White House speech put 'a red dot on his own head'
Israel Adesanya reacted with disbelief to Josh Hokit's controversial post-fight speech at UFC White House, warning the undefeated heavyweight that offensive remarks about Michelle Obama could carry serious consequences — even as he praised Hokit's fighting ability.
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