Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Bellingham in half-time bust-up with Ghana boss Queiroz as England are held to 0-0 draw
Jude Bellingham had to be pulled away by team-mate Morgan Rogers after exchanging words with Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz at half-time of England's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Boston. Queiroz said a word was used that could 'create a little bit of fire' but called it 'nothing special'.
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Kane reveals how Partey's man-marking strangled England in 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Harry Kane managed just three touches in the opposition box as Ghana's disciplined defensive shape, anchored by Thomas Partey's close attention on the England captain, frustrated the Three Lions in a goalless draw at World Cup 2026.
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Marsch drives Canada to brink of first World Cup knockout stage with win-or-bust clash against Switzerland
Jesse Marsch's Canada face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after the American coach guided Les Rouges to a 6-0 victory over Qatar in their opening match.
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Savea embraces All Blacks captaincy with a vision that goes beyond winning
Ardie Savea has been officially unveiled as All Blacks captain, succeeding Scott Barrett and becoming only the second Pasifika player to lead New Zealand. The 32-year-old says true success means connecting with teammates and making them better, not just lifting trophies.
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Canada face Switzerland with knockout-stage history and home advantage on the line
Canada need only a draw against Switzerland on Wednesday to top Group B and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, remaining in Vancouver for their round-of-32 tie. Jesse Marsch's side arrive on the back of a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar.
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Ronaldo scores twice then shuts down Messi question with two blunt words
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, but flatly refused to engage when a reporter raised Lionel Messi's name in the post-match mixed zone.
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Queiroz accuses Bellingham of sparking half-time bust-up with X-rated outburst in England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz blamed Jude Bellingham for inflaming a sideline confrontation at half-time of England's World Cup Group L draw with Ghana, claiming the Real Madrid midfielder's expletive outburst raised tensions after a reckless challenge.
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Infantino defends World Cup hydration breaks after England fans boo mid-match stoppages
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the governing body will review hydration breaks 'based on this experience' after widespread criticism, including loud boos during England's match against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
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Messi's brace seals Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria as Scaloni lauds captain's defensive commitment
Lionel Messi scored twice to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Coach Lionel Scaloni was equally impressed by Messi's defensive work, crediting his captain's all-round commitment for lifting the entire squad.
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Tuchel rules out dropping Kane despite Ghana stalemate leaving Toney and Watkins unused again
Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes as England were held 0-0 by Ghana in their second World Cup group game, with strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins unused for a second successive match.
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Tuchel defends keeping Kane on as Toney and Watkins unused in England's goalless draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel opted to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes rather than introduce Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins as England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture on Tuesday.
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Tuchel silenced on Djed Spence's handshake snub of Thomas Partey at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel was blocked from commenting on Djed Spence's refusal to shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup in Boston, with England's communications lead citing legal reasons.
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Pochettino's laptop tactics and player indifference: USA adapts to World Cup hydration breaks
Two matches into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national team has shown little concern over mandatory mid-half hydration breaks — while manager Mauricio Pochettino has turned them into a tactical weapon, pulling out a laptop to review footage with his players.
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Tuchel faces Rice dilemma as yellow card threatens England's World Cup knockout plans
Declan Rice is at risk of missing England's first World Cup knockout match after picking up a yellow card in Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel may rest the midfielder for the Group L finale against Panama on 27 June.
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Steiner predicts Wolff will impose Mercedes team orders if Ferrari's Hamilton challenge intensifies
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Toto Wolff will move quickly to back one Mercedes driver if Ferrari sustain the form that gave Lewis Hamilton his first win with the Maranello outfit at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Richards slams England's timid display as Ghana hold Three Lions to goalless draw
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup 2026 Group L match, leaving Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney critical of the Three Lions' lack of bravery and attacking intent.
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Robertson urges Scotland to seize World Cup history against Brazil in Miami
Scotland captain Andy Robertson and manager Steve Clarke have spoken of their determination to make history against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with a draw enough to send Scotland into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever.
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Rooney believes Tuchel's 'wake up' shout at Spence was a deliberate message to squad and media
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's viral training-ground outburst at Djed Spence was no accident, arguing the England head coach used an open media session to send a pointed message to his players ahead of the World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Barry admits Ghana defended 10 metres deeper than England prepared for at AFCON
England assistant manager Anthony Barry revealed at half-time that Ghana, marshalled by Carlos Queiroz, sat far deeper than the Three Lions had anticipated, leaving them with 79% possession but zero shots on target.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to attend mother's funeral, missing France's Norway clash
Didier Deschamps will return to France after the death of his mother and miss Les Bleus' final group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge of the side in Massachusetts.
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