World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Kane eyes Panama hat-trick repeat after England stumble against Ghana in World Cup opener
Harry Kane has called for England to bounce back against Panama on Saturday after a goalless draw with Ghana cost them the chance to seal top spot in Group L early. Kane, who scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Panama at Russia 2018, is hoping to replicate that treble.
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Paraguay file official FIFA protest after Bellingham escapes red card for covering mouth
The Paraguayan Football Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, arguing the new mouth-covering rule was not applied consistently after Jude Bellingham avoided a red card during England's draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel urges England fans to stay calm after Ghana stalemate leaves Group L wide open
Thomas Tuchel defended England's goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, insisting the African side posed a tougher test than most second-round opponents at the World Cup. England now need a strong result against Panama in New Jersey to secure top spot in Group L.
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Kane shrugs off late miss and warns England knew second-game curse was coming
Harry Kane says he flagged England's recurring second-game struggles before their 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston, and insists he is not dwelling on a gilt-edged late chance he blazed over from seven yards.
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Tuchel warns England not to rely on Saka to fix their World Cup struggles
Thomas Tuchel has urged England's squad to share the burden as Bukayo Saka edges closer to a starting role, cautioning that the Arsenal winger's return alone will not resolve the team's problems ahead of their final Group stage match against Panama.
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Tuchel eyes Saka return and moderate rotation for England's must-win Panama clash
Thomas Tuchel is planning selective changes for England's World Cup Group L finale against Panama after Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana left their path through the tournament uncertain. Bukayo Saka, recovering from an Achilles issue, could start for the first time in the tournament.
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Messi targets 2028 LA Olympics as swansong after ruling out World Cup 2030
Lionel Messi, who turns 39 today, has set his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the ideal farewell to his international career, ruling out the 2030 World Cup on the grounds that he would be 43 by then.
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Valenzuela to referee Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar in World Cup group decider
Venezuelan official Jesus Valenzuela will take charge of Bosnia and Herzegovina's clash with Qatar in Seattle, a winner-takes-all contest that could send either side into the World Cup knockout stages.
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Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti to take charge of Switzerland vs Canada in Vancouver
Ramon Abatti, the Brazilian official who refereed Belgium's draw with Egypt at this World Cup, will oversee the Group B decider between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, with Canada needing a point to stay top and keep their games on home soil.
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Mbappe confirms Beckham has lobbied him 'many times' over MLS switch
Kylian Mbappe has revealed David Beckham has repeatedly tried to persuade him to join MLS, with the Real Madrid forward admitting he admires American culture's limitless ambition while starring at the 2026 World Cup.
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Maresca faces pre-season puzzle as up to 17 City players set to stay deep in World Cup
Enzo Maresca begins his first summer as Manchester City manager with a growing scheduling problem: as many as 17 of his players could remain at the World Cup long enough to miss the club's pre-season tour of Hong Kong in late July.
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Two fans split £1,000 after correctly predicting 16 World Cup group-stage results
Two players have shared FourFourTwo's first-round Match Predictor prize pot of £1,000, each pocketing £500 after correctly forecasting 16 of the 24 group-stage openers at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rice yellow card puts England vice-captain at suspension risk for World Cup knockouts
Declan Rice was booked in England's 1-1 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, meaning a second caution against Panama in the final group game would rule him out of the second round. The Arsenal midfielder is also carrying a leg injury that adds to Thomas Tuchel's concerns.
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Shilton finally makes peace with Maradona's 'Hand of God' after 40 years of hurt
Peter Shilton says he is ready to "put his beef to bed" over Diego Maradona's infamous 1986 handball goal, nearly four decades after the moment ended England's World Cup campaign in Mexico.
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Ghanaian spiritualist claims credit for Kane's miss then vows to 'free' England captain
Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a Ghanaian spiritualist who claimed to have cast a spell on Harry Kane before England's goalless draw with Ghana in Boston, has now announced he will 'release' Kane ahead of England's next World Cup group game against Panama.
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Semenyo escapes punishment for FIFA kit rule breach in England's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Antoine Semenyo wore a white grip sock visibly mismatched with Ghana's all-yellow kit during their 0-0 World Cup draw with England — a breach of IFAB Law 4 that went uncorrected by officials, prompting former Premier League referee Keith Hackett to confirm the rule had not been applied.
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England fans earn 'exemplary' praise from US police after goalless draw with Ghana
Around 30,000 England supporters travelled to Foxborough's Boston Stadium for Tuesday's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana, with UK and local police reporting zero incidents or arrests of British nationals throughout the match.
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Panama eliminated before facing England as FIFA's new tiebreaker rule reshapes World Cup 2026
Five nations have been knocked out of the 2026 World Cup before the final round of group stage fixtures, including Panama and Jordan, due to a FIFA rule change that makes head-to-head results — not goal difference — the primary tiebreaker.
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Gordon's World Cup struggles leave Barcelona questioning £69m choice over Rashford
Anthony Gordon's second consecutive underwhelming England display against Ghana has prompted Spanish media to question Barcelona's decision to sign the Newcastle winger for £69.3m instead of Marcus Rashford, who enjoyed a 14-goal, 14-assist loan season at the Nou Camp.
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Tuchel berates Spence five times in England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel was caught on camera repeatedly shouting at Djed Spence during England's goalless stalemate with Ghana in Boston, with the full-back substituted after 65 minutes as the Three Lions failed to convert 19 shots.
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