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Neymar races against time at World Cup as Yamal and Pulisic also battle fitness
Neymar has returned to limited training after a grade two calf injury but is not expected to face Haiti on Friday. Lamine Yamal made his comeback off the bench for Spain, while Christian Pulisic was withdrawn at half-time in the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay with a calf knock.
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Maignan at fault, six matches without a clean sheet: France's defence concerns ahead of Senegal clash
Despite a brace from Michael Olise that makes him France's all-time leading goalscorer, France conceded another goal on Tuesday against Senegal, with Mike Maignan blamed for an error on Ibrahim Mbiaye's shot.
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25,000 England fans descend on Dallas as Three Lions open World Cup campaign against Croatia
An estimated 10,000 travelling supporters have crossed the Atlantic for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas, with FIFA believing a further 15,000 expatriates have snapped up tickets to pack the 80,000-capacity Cowboys stadium.
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Ronaldo and Portugal forced back from beach by security ahead of World Cup opener
Portugal's pre-tournament preparations were disrupted when security personnel urged Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates to retreat from a private beach near their Palm Beach hotel, with concerns over nearby public access prompting a move back to the pool area.
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Messi escapes red card as 'rigged' accusations overshadow Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria
Lionel Messi avoided a red card after appearing to rake his studs down Aissa Mandi's calf in Argentina's 3-0 Group J victory over Algeria, sparking widespread accusations of preferential treatment and prompting pundits to call the VAR decision a clear miss.
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Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea edges tiebreaker to claim 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year for 2026, edging Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai on countback after both players finished level on points. Waratahs flyer Sid Harvey claimed the inaugural Rookie of the Year award.
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Rashford blocked from joining City or Liverpool as United plan showdown talks
Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United for showdown talks after his permanent move to Barcelona collapsed. United have blocked him from joining Manchester City or Liverpool, while Arsenal have cooled on a deal.
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Tuchel picks Chalobah over Alexander-Arnold to fill Livramento's World Cup squad spot
Tino Livramento's tournament-ending calf injury opened a door for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but England head coach Thomas Tuchel instead called up centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, citing squad balance and his need for defensive cover across the back four.
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Messi tears up then scores hat-trick against Algeria on his 200th cap
Shaken by personal issues, Lionel Messi broke down in tears after his opening goal before completing a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0), reaching 200 caps with Argentina in the process.
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England fans flock to Dallas gun range as World Cup brings cultural contrasts to Texas
England supporters in Dallas for the 2026 World Cup have been visiting a local shooting range in large numbers, with staff at the DFW Gun Range and Academy reporting a surge in British visitors. One fan from Preston described the experience as something unavailable back home.
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Partey's Canada visa appeal fails, ruling him out of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto after a federal court dismissed his appeal against a Canadian visa refusal, with court documents revealing his initial application failed to disclose the criminal charges he faces in the UK.
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Ibrahimovic brands Lalas 'ignorant' live on air during France vs Senegal coverage
Zlatan Ibrahimovic publicly clashed with fellow FOX Sports pundit Alexi Lalas during coverage of France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, dismissing Lalas's suggestion that France played with arrogance as the thinking of an 'ignorant' person.
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Messi hat-trick equals Klose's World Cup record as England prepare for Croatia opener
Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria to match Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16 goals, while England face Croatia in Dallas with Tino Livramento ruled out and Trevoh Chalobah called up as a surprise replacement.
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Austria end 28-year World Cup wait with tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan
Austria returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, beating debutants Jordan 3-1 in their Group J opener thanks to Romano Schmid's early strike, an own goal, and a stoppage-time Arnautovic penalty.
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Mbappé becomes France's all-time leading goalscorer with brace against Senegal
With a brace in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday evening, Kylian Mbappé surpasses Olivier Giroud's 57 goals to reach 58 international strikes and claim sole possession of the all-time scoring record for Les Bleus.
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Messi's hat-trick ties Klose's all-time record as Mbappe and Haaland also shine on World Cup day six
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the competition's all-time leading scorer, while Kylian Mbappe became France's record goalscorer and Erling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with a brace for Norway.
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Tottenham prepare £100m bid to lure Sandro Tonali from Newcastle despite no European football
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is driving efforts to sign Newcastle's Sandro Tonali in a deal worth up to £100m, with Arsenal and Manchester City also in the running for the Italy international.
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Messi's Historic Hat-trick Against Algeria Overshadowed by Controversial Unpunished Stomp
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria on his 200th international appearance, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup all-time scoring record with 16 goals. However, an unpunished stomp on Aïssa Mendi's calf in the first half sparked fierce debate over refereeing impartiality, with analysts arguing Messi deserved a red card.
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Mbaye becomes youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history at 18
Coming on as a substitute in the second half against Senegal (3-1), Ibrahim Mbaye scored at 18 years and 142 days, becoming the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history, ahead of Samuel Eto'o and Julius Aghahowa.
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Barcelona Refuses to Trigger Rashford Option, Winger Forced to Return to Manchester United
Barcelona's purchase option on Marcus Rashford has expired without being exercised, sending the 28-year-old winger back to Manchester United. The Catalan club prefers to invest heavily in Anthony Gordon rather than spend the €30 million stipulated in Rashford's contract.
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