World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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South Africa's mixed-zone celebrations spark confrontation with South Korea as FIFA intervene
South Africa's loud post-match celebrations disrupted South Korea's mixed-zone interviews after their World Cup group stage clash, prompting Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom to confront a South African official and demand respect before FIFA media staff stepped in to calm the situation.
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Neymar echoes Hamilton's 'Remember Who You Are' after ending 981-day Brazil exile at World Cup
Neymar Jr returned to the Brazil squad after 981 days out with a torn ACL, coming off the bench against Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. He marked the moment by posting Lewis Hamilton's post-Ferrari-win mantra on Instagram — and Hamilton replied.
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Beckham sums up England's Ghana stalemate with blunt nine-word verdict
David Beckham distilled England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup into nine words, reportedly telling actor Kit Harington before kick-off that Ghana would make it a tough night — and he was proved right.
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Iran accuse US officials of detaining Taremi and delaying World Cup travel to Seattle
Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held by US officials during Iran's journey to Seattle for their World Cup group match against Egypt, delaying the squad's departure by 25 minutes, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.
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Bellingham speaks fluent Spanish at World Cup press conference after FIFA reverses language ban
Jude Bellingham showcased his Spanish skills in the mixed zone after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, following FIFA's reversal of a rule that had barred players and journalists from using the language at official World Cup media events.
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McCann tells BBC colleague to 'stick to egg chasing' in live radio row after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Brazil
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann clashed furiously with BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English on live radio after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil in Miami, accusing English of being 'bang out of order' for writing off the squad.
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Owen urges calm after England's goalless draw with Ghana at World Cup
Michael Owen has pushed back against the wave of negativity following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the camp retains a positive outlook with four points from two games and Panama still to play.
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Cunha scores third World Cup goal as Brazil crush Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha netted his third goal of the tournament as Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, with the Manchester United forward drawing widespread praise from the Brazilian press.
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Klopp walks out of interview after being asked about Schweinsteiger's 'African football' remarks
Jürgen Klopp abruptly ended a press huddle in New York on Wednesday after a Deutsche Welle journalist asked him to respond to Bastian Schweinsteiger's widely criticised description of Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild'.
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Scotland cling to World Cup last-32 hope despite 3-0 Brazil defeat and -3 goal difference
Scotland finished third in Group C after losses to Brazil and Morocco were offset by their win over Haiti. They currently sit seventh among third-placed teams, with eight of 12 advancing — and several results across other groups could yet carry them through.
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Cunha nets third World Cup goal as Brazil down Scotland 3-0 to top Group C
Matheus Cunha scored his third goal of the tournament as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C. Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay was Scotland's brightest spark but could not prevent the defeat.
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Netherlands, Japan and Sweden's routes to the World Cup 2026 last-32 from Group F
Netherlands lead Group F on goal difference with four points, level with Japan, while Sweden sit one point back. Tunisia are already eliminated, leaving three teams to contest two guaranteed spots — plus a potential third-place berth — in the final round.
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Rice shrugs off dead leg to stay available as Rashford hamstring scare adds to England's World Cup injury concerns
Declan Rice is set to be fit for England's decisive World Cup Group L clash against Panama after overcoming a dead leg, though Thomas Tuchel faces a selection dilemma with Marcus Rashford and Reece James also managing hamstring issues.
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Ronaldo laughs off pay-rise plea from journalists after taking stake in streaming firm
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a share in LiveModeTV Portugal, a streaming enterprise broadcasting World Cup matches on YouTube. The Al Nassr forward was in good spirits after Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, joking with two journalists who cheekily asked for a raise and a supercar.
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Scotland's World Cup last-32 fate rests on nine results going their way
Scotland finished third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, leaving Steve Clarke's side needing at least four favourable results across the remaining groups to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
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Canada forced to play World Cup knockout game in the US after Switzerland defeat ends home run
Canada became the first host nation in World Cup history to be drawn away from home for a knockout fixture after Switzerland's 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday condemned them to second place in their group, sending them to Los Angeles for the round of 32.
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Mexico sweep World Cup group stage for first time ever as Chávez and Quiñones shine
Goals from Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones in a six-minute second-half burst sealed a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, giving Mexico three wins from three group-stage matches for the first time in their World Cup history.
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Gordon's own words cast doubt on his ability to thrive in £70m Barcelona move
Anthony Gordon told the BBC that a Premier League style of football suits his strengths — a candid admission that sits awkwardly with his reported £70 million switch to Barcelona, whose possession-based approach under Hansi Flick is a world away from Eddie Howe's high-intensity Newcastle setup.
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Klopp urges England fans to stay calm after Tuchel's side draw with Ghana in World Cup qualifying
Jurgen Klopp has backed Thomas Tuchel to deliver for England despite a goalless draw against Ghana, insisting that dropped points are a normal part of any successful World Cup campaign.
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Clarke storms out of interview as Scotland's World Cup exit looms after 3-0 Brazil thrashing
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup round of 32 are hanging by a thread after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. Manager Steve Clarke walked out of a post-match interview, while midfielder John McGinn admitted qualification is "unlikely".
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