World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Freiburg's Manzambi scores third World Cup goal to intensify Manchester United interest
Johan Manzambi netted his third goal of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, sharpening transfer speculation around the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, who is valued at £43 million and has also attracted attention from Bayern Munich.
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Soucek stretchered off with knee injury as Czech Republic fall to Mexico at World Cup
Tomas Soucek was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury during the Czech Republic's 3-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, casting doubt over his availability for West Ham.
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FIFA bans Qatar's Madibo five matches for tackle that shattered Koné's leg at World Cup
FIFA's disciplinary committee has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban for the straight-red-card tackle that broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula during Canada's 6-0 win in Vancouver. The decision is subject to appeal.
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Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans
Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.
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Amad silences his critics with World Cup goal and assist after dismal United season
After contributing just two goals and four assists for Manchester United last season, Amad has rediscovered his form at the World Cup, scoring the winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador and playing a key role against Germany.
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Ronaldo scores twice to break World Cup record as Dalot salutes him in dressing room
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six successive World Cups, netting twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament. Former Manchester United team-mate Diogo Dalot marked the moment with an Instagram tribute.
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Maseko's 63rd-minute strike sends Bafana Bafana into first-ever World Cup knockout round
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group A finale on Wednesday, with Thapelo Maseko's precise finish securing second place and a historic first knockout-stage appearance after a disastrous opening loss to hosts Mexico.
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South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time
Bafana Bafana secured a historic 1-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday to advance to the World Cup knockout round for the first time, having failed to progress from the group stage in 1998, 2002 and 2010. They will face Canada on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
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Neymar returns from 20-month absence as South Africa stun South Korea at World Cup
Match Day 14 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered two new group winners and a pair of veteran comebacks, as Neymar made his first Brazil appearance since October 2023 and Guillermo Ochoa earned his 153rd and likely final cap for Mexico.
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Messi turns 39 at the World Cup as Argentina teammates honour their record-breaking captain
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday at Argentina's Kansas City training base during the 2026 World Cup, where he has scored all five of his side's goals to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 career strikes.
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Arsenal approach Bouaddi as £68.9m Lille star demands guaranteed first-team role
Arsenal sporting director Berta made contact with Ayyoub Bouaddi's representatives as early as January, but the 18-year-old Morocco midfielder will only leave Lille if assured a key role. Separately, Saudi side Al-Diraiyah have bid £17m for Leandro Trossard.
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Tearful Neymar ends two-year Brazil exile as Selecao top Group C with 3-0 win over Scotland
Neymar made his first Brazil appearance since October 2023, coming off the bench in the 76th minute as the Selecao beat Scotland 3-0 to advance top of Group C at the 2026 World Cup. The 34-year-old was visibly emotional on his return, wiping tears after entering the pitch at Miami Stadium.
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Cunha hugs United teammate Fletcher before Brazil demolish Scotland 3-0 at World Cup
Matheus Cunha scored his third goal in as many games as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 in Miami to top Group C, but the United striker also made time for a warm embrace with Red Devils youngster Tyler Fletcher before kick-off.
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Pochettino vows USA will chase win over Türkiye despite already clinching Group D
The United States have already secured top spot in Group D at the 2026 World Cup, but coach Mauricio Pochettino insists his squad will treat Thursday's final group-stage match against Türkiye as a must-win, with fringe players eager to stake their claim.
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McGinn concedes Scotland's World Cup exit is 'unlikely' to be avoided after 3-0 Brazil rout
John McGinn admitted it is 'unlikely' Scotland will progress at the World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami left them needing a near-miraculous set of results to advance as one of the best third-placed sides.
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Robertson injury clouds Scotland's World Cup last-32 hopes after 3-0 Brazil defeat
Andy Robertson was replaced at half-time and later pictured with an ice pack on his right ankle as Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami. The result leaves Steve Clarke's side sweating on both their captain's fitness and whether three points will be enough to advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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Clarke walks out of interview after 23 seconds as Scotland's World Cup exit looms
Steve Clarke cut short a post-match interview with BBC's Eilidh Barbour after just 23 seconds following Scotland's 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami. The defeat leaves Scotland third in Group C and almost certainly heading home from their first-ever World Cup.
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Clarke walks out of post-match interview as Scotland's World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Steve Clarke cut short his post-match press conference with a terse 'I don't even think about that' after Scotland were beaten 3-0 by Brazil in Group C, leaving their round-of-32 chances dependent on other results this weekend.
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England face Algeria and Scotland meet Mexico in World Cup round of 32 as things stand
England are on course to face Algeria in Atlanta on July 1 after drawing with Ghana, while Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil leaves them needing a favourable set of results to reach the knockout stage as a third-placed team.
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BBC pundits split over VAR call that denied Brazil second goal against Scotland
Brazil had a second Vinicius Junior goal disallowed by VAR in the first half of their World Cup Group C decider against Scotland in Miami, with BBC commentators Darren Cann and James McFadden publicly disagreeing over whether the decision was correct.
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