World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Maguire backs Rashford return to United after Barcelona opt against permanent deal
Harry Maguire has publicly supported a Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for £70m.
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FIFA to pay Manchester United nearly £6m after Ugarte suffers horror knee injury at World Cup
Manuel Ugarte sustained a serious knee injury during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, ruling him out for approximately nine months. FIFA's Club Protection Programme means Manchester United are entitled to close to £6 million in salary compensation.
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England face DR Congo in round of 32 after FIFA expands World Cup to 48 teams
England will contest a round of 32 fixture for the first time in their history after FIFA's expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams added an extra knockout round. Thomas Tuchel's side topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, though a defensive injury to Jarell Quansah has added concern.
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Rashford outshines £70m Gordon as Spanish media warn Barcelona signing faces World Cup exile
Marcus Rashford replaced Anthony Gordon in England's starting XI and delivered the standout performance of a 2-0 win over Panama at World Cup 2026, prompting Spanish outlets to warn the £70m Barcelona signing faces a permanent spell on the bench.
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England drawn against DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 after FIFA reshuffle
England will face DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 1 after a FIFA rule change reshuffled the round of 32 bracket. Thomas Tuchel's side topped Group L with seven points, setting up a potential last-16 clash with Mexico or Ecuador.
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DR Congo's 'Living Statue' superfan denied US visa, misses World Cup clash against Uzbekistan
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo supporter famous for standing motionless like a bronze statue, has been refused a US visa for the second time this tournament, missing his nation's Group K win over Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Ugarte faces suspected cruciate injury after being stretchered off for Uruguay at World Cup
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup and was later spotted leaving the Estadio Akron in a wheelchair. Journalist Rodri Vazquez reports tests point to a cruciate ligament injury.
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Caesars Sports warns USA World Cup run would be 'biggest loss ever' on a soccer tournament
The United States has become the most-backed team in World Cup futures at Caesars Sports, creating a sizable sportsbook liability. Despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye in stoppage time, public support for the host nation has not wavered.
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Messi breaks record to score in seven straight World Cup games with 19th career goal
Lionel Messi became the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, netting a trademark free kick in the 80th minute as Argentina closed out Group J against Jordan.
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How Tottenham have twice raided World Cup stages to land key signings
With World Cup 2026 underway, Tottenham's transfer history shows they are willing to act on tournament performances. Brennan Johnson's £47.5m move from Nottingham Forest and William Gallas's arrival after 2010 are two notable examples.
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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup as England face DR Congo with injury crisis deepening
Lionel Messi extended his all-time World Cup record to 19 goals and became the first player to score in seven consecutive tournaments, while England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L but lost another defender to injury ahead of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo.
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Kalajdzic heads last-second equaliser to keep Austria alive in 3-3 thriller with Algeria
Substitute Sasa Kalajdzic headed home a cross in the dying seconds to earn Austria a 3-3 draw with Algeria in Kansas City, sending both sides into the World Cup last 32 and eliminating Iran.
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Messi scores in seven straight World Cup games as Argentina top Group J with perfect record
Lionel Messi came off the bench to set a new record of scoring in seven consecutive World Cup matches, netting his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to finish top of Group J with three wins from three.
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Coventry City target free transfer for Tuanzebe as Lampard builds Premier League squad
Newly promoted Coventry City are weighing up a free transfer move for Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe, whose contract expires this summer. The DR Congo international, 28, caught the eye during Burnley's relegated season and is currently at the World Cup.
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US reporter apologises for dismissing Bosnia ahead of World Cup Round of 32 clash
ABC Los Angeles reporter Abigail Velez issued a public apology after boasting on air that she could not find Bosnia and Herzegovina on a map and did not want to know anything about the nation before the USA's World Cup Round of 32 tie.
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Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina win all three group matches
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a late free kick against Jordan, becoming the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina won 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage, their first time winning all three group games at a finals.
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England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 after topping Group L
Thomas Tuchel's England will meet DR Congo in Atlanta on July 1 after finishing top of Group L with seven points. All 16 round of 32 fixtures are now confirmed, with Brazil vs Japan and France vs Sweden among the standout ties.
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United close in on Nmecha as teenage Colombian 'next Caicedo' arrives for medical
Manchester United have made contact with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, whose £75.5m buyout clause has not deterred the club, while Colombian prospect Cristian Orozco has flown to Manchester ahead of his 18th birthday to begin his medical.
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Tuchel praises New Jersey pitch as France and Brazil criticism forces FIFA statement
England head coach Thomas Tuchel said he had "no complaints" about the surface at New York/New Jersey Stadium after a 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L, contradicting criticism from the France and Brazil camps that prompted a FIFA response.
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Bielsa resigns and Uruguay squad stripped of private jet after World Cup exit to Spain
Uruguay's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain on Friday, prompting coach Marcelo Bielsa to resign in a heated post-match outburst. The federation has since instructed players to fly home commercially rather than on the planned private jet.
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