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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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US eyes 2038 World Cup bid with expanded 64-team tournament in mind
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States has the infrastructure and stadiums to host a future 64-team tournament, with 2038 a potential target after Saudi Arabia stages the 2034 edition.
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Canada's maple leaf clapper becomes the unlikely symbol of a nation's first World Cup knockout run
A free, maple leaf-shaped noisemaker distributed at BMO Field and Toronto's fan festival has become the defining souvenir of Canada's historic run to the World Cup knockout stage — their first ever.
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Allardyce demands Tuchel drops Gordon and Madueke to freshen up England attack against Panama
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has called on Thomas Tuchel to axe Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Panama, arguing Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka deserve starting roles after impressing from the bench.
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England fans warned heatwave and alcohol could turn World Cup celebrations into medical emergencies
Health chiefs and ambulance service leaders have urged England supporters to pace their drinking and stay hydrated ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Panama in New Jersey, as the UK endures record-breaking June temperatures.
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South Korea fans petition to sack Hong Myung-bo after World Cup group-stage collapse
South Korea's World Cup campaign is on the brink after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa left them relying on other results to advance. Angry fans have launched a petition demanding coach Hong Myung-bo's immediate dismissal and sweeping reform of the Korea Football Association.
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Diomande tells Liverpool to wait as £100m target focuses on World Cup glory
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has told Liverpool his club future can wait until after the 2026 World Cup, with the Reds' pursuit of the 19-year-old believed to be the most advanced among Europe's top clubs in a deal that could exceed £100m.
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Lineker condemns US treatment of Iran as 'unfair' after World Cup team expelled between fixtures
Gary Lineker has criticised the United States for forcing Iran's national team to leave the country after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, calling the treatment 'very unfair' and suggesting a tentative US-Iran peace deal should prompt a change of approach.
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Brazil TV host nearly bares his chest live on air during sweat-soaked World Cup broadcast
TV Globo presenter Everaldo Marques became an unlikely viral moment at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, undoing one button too many on live television while complaining about the 43°C heat index during Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland.
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Fernandes tells United teammates he will stay despite £100m Saudi offer last year
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly informed Manchester United teammates he intends to remain at Old Trafford this summer, after turning down a £100m move to Al-Hilal last year following conversations with his family.
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YouTuber Angryginge flooded with abuse after reporting racism at England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angryginge and winner of I'm A Celebrity, confronted a man making racist comments towards the Ghana team during England's 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium — only to be met with online abuse after the accused supporter was allowed to remain in the ground.
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Man United target Manzambi scores three World Cup goals as Kompany hails £43m Freiburg star
Manchester United are weighing a £43m move for Freiburg playmaker Johan Manzambi, who has scored three times in the World Cup group stage for Switzerland and earned praise from Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany.
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Man City agree £116m fee for Elliot Anderson as medical waits on England's World Cup run
Manchester City have reached a £116m transfer agreement with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, but his medical will be delayed until after England complete the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Anderson 'fully focused' on World Cup glory despite £116m Man City move looming
England midfielder Elliot Anderson is set to complete a £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, but team-mate Jarell Quansah insists the 23-year-old remains locked in on winning the World Cup with England.
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US could bid to host 2038 World Cup as task force chief touts nation's infrastructure
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States is better positioned than any other country to host again and could handle an expanded 64-team tournament.
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Scotland's World Cup progression chances fall to 5% after results conspire against Clarke's side
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 have collapsed to just 5.26% after surprise results elsewhere wiped out the buffer they held following their 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Steve Clarke admitted after the game: "For sure I think we're going home."
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Paraguay coach urges Fifa to move pitchside boards after Enciso crashes into hoarding at World Cup
Gustavo Alfaro called on Fifa to reassess advertising board placement after attacker Julio Enciso collided with a pitchside hoarding during Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Australia at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday.
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German media savage Wirtz, Neuer and 'joke' referee call after Ecuador defeat
Germany advanced from their World Cup group as winners but drew fierce criticism at home after a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, with Florian Wirtz, Manuel Neuer and a disputed opening goal all singled out by the German press.
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Brobbey's third goal seals Netherlands top spot in World Cup Group F as Tunisia exit without a point
The Netherlands cruised into the World Cup last 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, with Brian Brobbey scoring his third goal of the tournament. Japan and Sweden also advanced after drawing 1-1 in Dallas.
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Kompany hails £43m Man United target Manzambi as 'top talent' after World Cup heroics
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised Johan Manzambi as part of a 'new generation of top talent' in Germany, with Manchester United reportedly valuing the Freiburg playmaker at £43m amid his impressive World Cup campaign with Switzerland.
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Trusty's strike makes 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history with 44 games still to play
Auston Trusty's second-minute goal against Türkiye became the 173rd of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the 172-goal record set across all 64 matches in Qatar 2022 — with 44 games still remaining in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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