World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Brazil lodge FIFA complaint over disallowed Vinicius goal and referee choice at World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation has sent a formal letter to FIFA protesting the VAR decision that disallowed Vinicius Junior's goal against Scotland, also citing Lionel Messi's opener for Argentina as evidence of inconsistent intervention standards.
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Arsenal sign Hincapie permanently for £34m as Real Madrid scout watches him at World Cup
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £34.45m, with the club making clear he is not for sale despite Real Madrid's chief scout attending his World Cup appearance against Ivory Coast.
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England fan confronts alleged racist at World Cup and slams stewards for failing to eject him
YouTube personality Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, reported a supporter for alleged racist comments directed at the Ghanaian national team during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, only to see the fan relocated rather than removed from the stadium.
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Clément Turpin to referee Australia vs Paraguay in World Cup Group D decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Australia vs Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure second place in Group D behind already-qualified USA.
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Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal to take charge of dead-rubber USA vs Turkiye clash
With the United States already guaranteed to top Group D and Turkiye unable to escape the bottom, Algerian official Mustapha Ghorbal will referee the inconsequential World Cup 2026 fixture at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Patrik Schick retires from international football hours after Czechia's World Cup exit
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick announced his international retirement on Thursday, just hours after Czechia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico.
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Tunisia's missing player halts Netherlands clash as Koeman fumes at second-half chaos
The Netherlands' 2026 World Cup group match against Tunisia was briefly suspended at the start of the second half after Tunisia took to the pitch with only 10 players, leaving Dutch manager Ronald Koeman visibly furious on the touchline.
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Beccacece leaps into the stands as Ecuador stun Germany to reach first World Cup knockouts since 2006
Ecuador overturned an early Leroy Sané goal to beat Germany 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Thursday, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to send the Ecuadorians into the last 16 for the first time in 19 years.
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Laura Woods leads ITV coverage as Mata, Postecoglou and Wright-Phillips join for Turkiye vs USA
Laura Woods presents ITV's coverage of Turkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium, with Juan Mata, Ange Postecoglou and Bradley Wright-Phillips as pundits and Sam Matterface alongside Lee Dixon on commentary.
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FIFA confirms rainbow flags permitted at Egypt v Iran World Cup clash in Seattle
FIFA has ruled that rainbow flags and other LGBTQ+ symbols are permitted inside the stadium for the Group G match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle on 27 June, despite strong objections from both nations' football federations.
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Pepe's brace sends Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 and ends Curacao's debut dream
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia to advance from Group E as runners-up. The result eliminated tournament debutants Curacao, who had held Ecuador to a draw in their previous match.
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Beccacece climbs into stands to embrace family after Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 at World Cup
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece scaled the stands in New Jersey to celebrate with his family after his side's 2-1 upset of four-time champions Germany secured a round-of-32 place as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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Tornado warning forces Kansas City Stadium evacuation ahead of Netherlands vs Tunisia
Fans at Kansas City Stadium were ordered to seek shelter on Thursday after a tornado warning threatened to postpone Tunisia's clash with the Netherlands. The disruption follows France's group-stage match against Iraq being suspended for nearly two hours due to lightning in Philadelphia.
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Ecuador stun Germany to set up potential England Round of 32 clash at World Cup
Ecuador's 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in New Jersey has projected England to face the South Americans in the World Cup Round of 32, while Scotland edge closer to elimination after the result shifted Group E standings.
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Ivory Coast reach first-ever World Cup knockout stage after Pépé double sinks Curaçao
Nicolas Pépé scored in both halves as Ivory Coast beat Curaçao in Philadelphia to seal second place in Group E and a historic first appearance in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.
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Manchester City shatter British record with £130m move for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed a £130m deal with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson, eclipsing the British transfer record set by Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool last summer. Anderson is set to undergo a medical in New York on Friday.
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Katia Itzel Garcia to become third woman ever to referee a men's World Cup match
Mexico City native Katia Itzel Garcia will take charge of Tunisia vs Netherlands in Group F, making her World Cup debut and becoming only the third female referee in the history of the men's tournament.
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Arsenal seal permanent Hincapié signing as Ecuador defender prepares for World Cup decider
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent signing of Ecuador left back Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen, completing the deal while the 24-year-old prepares for a crucial World Cup group stage match against Germany.
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England face 5,600-mile group-stage marathon as Tuchel defends Kansas City base
England have already accumulated more than 5,600 air miles in the group stage alone, based in Kansas City while playing in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey. The travel burden could intensify sharply if they advance deep into the knockout rounds.
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17-year-old Mora breaks 95-year record to spark Mexico's perfect World Cup group stage
Gilberto Mora became the youngest Mexican player to start a World Cup match as El Tri beat Czechia 3-0 on Wednesday, finishing Group A with a perfect nine points and their first-ever three-win group stage.
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