World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Messi's brace seals Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria as Scaloni lauds captain's defensive commitment
Lionel Messi scored twice to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Coach Lionel Scaloni was equally impressed by Messi's defensive work, crediting his captain's all-round commitment for lifting the entire squad.
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Budimir's second-half strike sends Croatia above Panama to pile pressure on England
Substitute Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal gave Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in Group L on Tuesday, eliminating the Central Americans and setting up a decisive final-round clash against England.
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Tuchel rules out dropping Kane despite Ghana stalemate leaving Toney and Watkins unused again
Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes as England were held 0-0 by Ghana in their second World Cup group game, with strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins unused for a second successive match.
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Mariani to referee Colombia vs DR Congo in World Cup 2026 Group K decider
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Colombia's World Cup 2026 clash with DR Congo at Guadalajara Stadium, with Colombia needing a win to return to the top of Group K after Portugal's victory over Uzbekistan.
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Kane blazes over the bar to leave England held by Ghana in World Cup stalemate
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture in Boston on Tuesday, with Harry Kane squandering the clearest chance of the match in the dying minutes after Nico O'Reilly struck the crossbar.
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Tuchel defends keeping Kane on as Toney and Watkins unused in England's goalless draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel opted to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes rather than introduce Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins as England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture on Tuesday.
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England escaped unpunished as ex-referee says Konsa foul should have been a World Cup penalty
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in Boston, but former Premier League official Darren Cann believes Ezri Konsa should have conceded a penalty after a 79th-minute challenge that VAR chose not to review.
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Bellingham rejects Man of the Match award after England's goalless draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham was named the official Man of the Match despite registering just one shot and one key pass before being substituted in the 72nd minute of England's 0-0 draw with Ghana. The Real Madrid midfielder said the award should have gone to one of Ghana's defenders.
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Tuchel silenced on Djed Spence's handshake snub of Thomas Partey at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel was blocked from commenting on Djed Spence's refusal to shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup in Boston, with England's communications lead citing legal reasons.
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Pochettino's laptop tactics and player indifference: USA adapts to World Cup hydration breaks
Two matches into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national team has shown little concern over mandatory mid-half hydration breaks — while manager Mauricio Pochettino has turned them into a tactical weapon, pulling out a laptop to review footage with his players.
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Tuchel faces Rice dilemma as yellow card threatens England's World Cup knockout plans
Declan Rice is at risk of missing England's first World Cup knockout match after picking up a yellow card in Tuesday's goalless draw with Ghana. Thomas Tuchel may rest the midfielder for the Group L finale against Panama on 27 June.
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Germany, France and Argentina among six nations through as World Cup knockout picture takes shape
Six teams have secured their places in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 after winning both opening group-stage matches, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan have already been eliminated from the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Bellingham rejects his own player-of-the-match award as England draw with Ghana at World Cup
Jude Bellingham publicly questioned why he received the player-of-the-match award after a subdued performance in England's 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston, admitting the honour should have gone to one of Ghana's defenders.
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Pierre Atcho to referee Croatia vs Panama as both sides seek first World Cup 2026 points
Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho takes charge of Croatia vs Panama at Toronto Stadium, with both sides on zero points in Group L after opening defeats to England and Ghana respectively.
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Partey booed by England fans as Ghana hold Three Lions to World Cup stalemate
Thomas Partey was jeered by England supporters when his name was read out before Tuesday's 0-0 World Cup draw in Boston, with Tottenham's Djed Spence notably declining to shake the Ghana midfielder's hand at kickoff.
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England fail to secure knockout place after frustrating draw with Ghana at World Cup 2026
England were held to a draw by Ghana in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, leaving their progression to the knockout rounds unconfirmed. Harry Kane spurned a late chance, and England must now beat Panama in their final group game to advance.
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Mbappe scores twice to inspire France past Iraq after storm halts World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe admitted a near two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia left him 'very nervous', but the France captain recovered to score twice as Les Bleus beat Iraq 3-0 and advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
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England escape Pickford red card and penalty shouts in drab World Cup draw with Ghana
England were fortunate to leave their World Cup Group L clash with Ghana level, after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card for a collision outside his area and Ezri Konsa escaped a penalty call for a challenge that referee analysts said should have gone to VAR.
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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup knockouts but rules out title glory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup round of 32 for the first time since 1998, but the Manchester City striker quickly dismissed any suggestion his nation can win the tournament.
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Richards slams England's timid display as Ghana hold Three Lions to goalless draw
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup 2026 Group L match, leaving Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney critical of the Three Lions' lack of bravery and attacking intent.
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