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Trump to skip USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay as Rubio leads delegation
Donald Trump is expected to be absent from SoFi Stadium when the United States open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio heading the government delegation instead.
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Man United's sell-on clause could pay off as Chelsea told to offload Garnacho this summer
Alejandro Garnacho managed just one Premier League goal in 24 appearances after his £40m move from Manchester United last August, and pundit Danny Murphy believes Chelsea should sell the winger ahead of Liam Delap when Xabi Alonso takes charge.
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Pulisic, Balogun and Wright tipped to fire USA past Paraguay in World Cup opener
With the 2026 World Cup under way, the United States face Paraguay in their opening group match on Friday. Christian Pulisic leads an American attack that analysts believe is underrated, while Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal and host nation Mexico are also drawing attention.
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Fulham hold talks with Arbeloa as Craven Cottage searches for Silva successor
Fulham have entered talks with former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa as they search for a replacement for Marco Silva, who departed Craven Cottage when his contract expired this summer.
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Verstappen confused as FIA ranks Red Bull's debut engine above Mercedes and Ferrari
The FIA's first ADUO assessment has placed Red Bull at the top of F1's power unit rankings, barring the newcomer manufacturer from further engine development. Max Verstappen says the verdict is flattering but disputes that Red Bull's unit is genuinely the benchmark.
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Contract Disagreements Could Push Harry Kane Out of Bayern This Summer
Under contract with Bayern Munich until 2027, Harry Kane is reportedly at odds with the club over the terms of a contract extension, according to Kicker. A departure this summer is not ruled out, with England, Saudi Arabia and Barcelona cited as possible destinations.
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O'Malley embraces outdoor unknowns ahead of UFC White House: 'You can't really prepare for it'
Sean O'Malley says fighting outdoors is simply something fighters must adapt to, drawing on experience from bouts nearly a decade ago as the UFC White House card on June 14 faces forecasts of 91-degree heat, a 40 percent chance of storms, and insect concerns at the South Lawn venue.
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McTominay misses training with stomach complaint ahead of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland training in Charlotte on Thursday with a stomach complaint, raising concerns ahead of Sunday's World Cup Group C opener against Haiti in Boston. Defender Scott McKenna was also absent with a knock, though both players are expected to be fit.
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Shakira and Burna Boy open World Cup 2026 at Azteca as Mexico face South Africa
Shakira and Burna Boy headline the opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, performing the official tournament song before co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in Group A — a repeat of the fixture that opened the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg.
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Shakira and Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony as Mexico face South Africa
The 2026 World Cup kicks off at Mexico City Stadium with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in Group A, preceded by an opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and Salma Hayek. Two further ceremonies are planned for Canada and the United States in the tournament's opening days.
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Controversial Sampaio named referee for World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa
Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio, who drew fierce criticism from England players after their 2022 World Cup exit against France, will referee the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca.
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Shearer is the closest to me in style, says Sir Geoff Hurst ahead of 2026 World Cup
Sir Geoff Hurst, England's only World Cup final hat-trick scorer, has named Alan Shearer as the striker who most resembled his own game, citing their shared qualities in the air and striking the ball.
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Kimmich and Germany players fund travel for 600 fans as World Cup fares soar
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and his teammates are covering the bus costs for 600 supporters travelling to the side's final Group E match against Ecuador in New Jersey on 25 June, after local transit fares surged to nearly eight times their normal rate.
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England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in World Cup 2026 group stage under Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June, before facing Ghana in Boston and Panama in New Jersey to complete Group L.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11 with 104 games across 48 teams in North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 when co-host Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, launching five and a half weeks of action featuring 48 nations and up to six matches per day.
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Trabzonspor president says Onana's financial demands met as permanent deal nears
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has declared that the Turkish club have satisfied Andre Onana's financial requirements, bringing a permanent move for the Manchester United goalkeeper closer. United need around £20m from the sale to comply with Premier League PSR rules.
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Charged with rape, Patrick Bruel banned from attending 2026 World Cup
Placed under judicial supervision after being charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment, Patrick Bruel has been forbidden from leaving French territory, preventing him from following the 2026 World Cup as he did in Russia in 2018.
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Dupraz hails Luis Enrique's collective revolution at PSG
Pascal Dupraz, former manager of Toulouse and Saint-Étienne, has publicly praised the tactical transformation orchestrated by Luis Enrique at PSG, saying he no longer misses a single match of the Parisian club since the collective has taken precedence over individual brilliance.
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Cormier tells Pereira to his face he is not yet the GOAT, even with a third UFC title
Daniel Cormier looked Alex Pereira in the eye at UFC White House media day and said a potential third divisional title would not yet make him the greatest of all time, citing GSP, Khabib, and the need for a heavyweight title defence.
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Arcom threatens pirate IPTV users with blackouts during 2026 World Cup
France's audiovisual regulator warns that illegal IPTV streams could be cut in real time during World Cup matches from June 11 to July 19, including during penalty shootouts.
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