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Tuchel set to bench Rashford for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Marcus Rashford looks likely to start on the bench when England face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel expected to hand Anthony Gordon the left-wing berth in their Group L opener.
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Tunisia Thrashed 5-1 by Sweden, Federation Considers Sacking Lamouchi Before Second Match
After a devastating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey, Tunisia's Football Federation has called an emergency meeting and could part ways with manager Sabri Lamouchi before facing Japan. Wahbi Khazri is being considered as his replacement.
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Fifa urged to remove World Cup VAR official over alleged white supremacist hand gesture
Discrimination monitors have called for Australian video review analyst Shaun Evans to be removed from the 2026 World Cup after he appeared to make an 'OK' symbol — designated a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League in 2019 — during the broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao.
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England begin 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia with Kane leading the line
England kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Croatia, with captain Harry Kane set to lead the attack as Gareth Southgate's side open their bid for a first major international trophy.
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Amad's goals for Ivory Coast hint at a new central role for Man United
Amad Diallo has scored five goals in nine appearances for Ivory Coast since December, including a decisive strike against Ecuador at the World Cup. His performances through the middle raise the possibility of a more central role at Manchester United next season.
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Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell's Monaco penalty using Gasly verdict as new evidence
Mercedes has initiated a right of review procedure with the FIA over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix pitlane speeding penalty, arguing that the overturning of Pierre Gasly's identical penalty constitutes significant new evidence. Toto Wolff has acknowledged the team's chances of success are slim.
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Storm in Florida: Portugal cancels training three days before World Cup
Torrential rain and violent storms in Florida forced the Portuguese national team to cancel its training session and press conference, three days before their opening match against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Erasmus adds uncapped Adre Smith to Springboks squad as lock stocks run thin
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been called into the South Africa squad ahead of Saturday's fixtures against Zimbabwe and the Barbarians in Gqeberha, becoming the second uncapped lock added amid injury concerns over Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager.
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Amad's 90th-minute stunner gives Ivory Coast opening World Cup win over Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad came off the bench to score a stunning left-footed finish in the 90th minute, securing a 2026 World Cup opening victory for Ivory Coast against Ecuador after the South Americans struck the woodwork three times.
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Joey Mano's bulldozing try helps California Legion reach first-ever MLR final
California Legion secured their place in the 2026 MLR final with a thrilling 43-34 semi-final victory over the Seattle Seawolves at Starfire Stadium, reversing a defeat to the same opponents just one week earlier.
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Body found in parking lot outside Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana
Mexican authorities discovered human remains inside a bag in the trunk of a vehicle in a parking lot across from Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, where Iran's national team is based ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Ivory Coast Snatch Late Victory and Eye Group Top Spot
Held at bay for 90 minutes by Ecuador, the Elephants found the breakthrough in added time (1-0) and join Germany at the top of Group E. Players and manager display ambitions far beyond mere qualification.
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FIFA to investigate World Cup referee Shaun Evans over white supremacy gesture
Australian VAR official Shaun Evans is under FIFA investigation after appearing to make an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture — associated with white supremacy — during Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao in Group E on Sunday.
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Gravel from Lawson's wheel triggers Hulkenberg's kill switch to end Barcelona race
Nico Hulkenberg was robbed of his first points finish of the 2026 season at the Spanish Grand Prix when gravel flung from Liam Lawson's car struck the emergency kill switch on his Audi, shutting it down completely on lap 28.
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Taremi and Uruguay blast Fifa as travel chaos overshadows World Cup 2026 opener
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised Fifa over the impact of his country's conflict with the US on World Cup preparations, while Uruguay were stranded in Cancun without flight clearance ahead of their opener against Saudi Arabia in Miami.
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Topuria hospitalised with suspected broken orbital after Gaethje stops him to claim UFC lightweight title
Ilia Topuria was rushed to hospital in Washington D.C. after suffering severe eye damage and a body-shot stoppage at the hands of Justin Gaethje at UFC White House, ending his unbeaten record and handing Gaethje the undisputed lightweight championship.
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Zidane in the stands to watch his son Luca face Argentina with Algeria
Zinedine Zidane will attend Tuesday's Algeria-Argentina World Cup group match in Kansas City alongside his sons Enzo, Théo and Elyaz. His fourth son, Luca, will be in goal for the Fennecs against the defending champions.
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Mbappé reveals his 'extraordinary' fame dehumanizes him, but prefers Madrid to France
In an interview with L'Équipe, Kylian Mbappé describes the weight of a fame he considers 'extraordinary', discusses paparazzi who 'dehumanize' him, and explains why life in Madrid offers him a freedom he no longer finds in France.
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Manchester United close in on Ederson as Mateus Fernandes talks gather pace
Manchester United are set to complete a £34.9m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with the Brazilian due to undergo a medical while at the World Cup. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is also a serious target, though Arsenal and PSG are competing for his signature.
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Spain's Yamal fit but benched as Iran face visa crisis on World Cup opening day
Spain begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on June 15 with Lamine Yamal available but not starting after an injury scare, while Iran face a political storm as 11 delegation members are denied US visas ahead of their match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
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