World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Lineker dismisses Maguire's Harry Kane World Cup goal-scoring claims as 'b*****ks'
Gary Lineker publicly rejected Harry Maguire's assessment of Harry Kane's World Cup ambitions during a debate on The Rest is Football, as England prepare to face Ghana in Group L.
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Said Martinez becomes first Honduran referee to officiate a World Cup match
Said Martinez will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana in Boston at World Cup 2026, becoming the first Honduran referee to officiate at a World Cup. The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
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Deschamps equals Helmut Schön and targets record for greatest World Cup coach in history
With 16 World Cup wins after victories against Senegal and Austria, Didier Deschamps has equalled German Helmut Schön's record. A 17th success against Norway would give him sole possession of the all-time record.
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Chalobah missed Tuchel's World Cup call for two hours while shopping in Times Square
Trevoh Chalobah was browsing Times Square shops when Thomas Tuchel texted to call him into England's World Cup squad as a late replacement for the injured Tino Livramento — and the Chelsea defender is still chasing a refund on a scrapped Los Angeles holiday.
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Paraguayan commentator loses World Cup credentials after on-air tirade against referee and Infantino
Jorge Vera, commentating for ABC Cardinal, has been stripped of his World Cup 2026 accreditation after launching a furious live on-air attack on referee Ivan Barton and FIFA president Gianni Infantino following Miguel Almiron's controversial red card against Turkey.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 to open World Cup 2026 campaign before Ghana clash in Boston
England made a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's side now face Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off at 9pm BST.
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Record-breaking Messi surpasses Klose to lead Argentina into last 32 at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria in Dallas to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, as Argentina topped Group J. France and Norway also advanced, with England next up against Ghana in Boston.
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Kane and England face Ghana knowing victory seals top spot in Group L
England meet Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday with first place in World Cup Group L at stake. Harry Kane's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 through a 95th-minute Caleb Yirenkyi strike.
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Gabby Logan to make history as first female World Cup final host as Chapman reveals he'll miss it for The Open
Gabby Logan will become the first woman to front BBC television coverage of a World Cup final, it has emerged, after co-host Mark Chapman revealed he will be absent from the July 19 showpiece to present Radio 5 Live's coverage of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
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Iran must beat Egypt to keep USA clash alive at 2026 World Cup
Iran sit second in Group G after draws against New Zealand and Belgium, and must beat Egypt on Saturday to have any chance of a politically charged Round of 16 meeting with the already-qualified USMNT.
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Olise delivers second assist and within reach of historic France record
By providing another assist for Kylian Mbappé against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, Michael Olise has equalled Alain Giresse and Théo Hernandez. He can become the first player in France's history to record an assist in all three opening matches of the same World Cup.
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Algeria snatch late winner from corners to deny Jordan and revive World Cup last-32 hopes
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara, with substitute Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri both scoring from corners in the second half. The victory sets up a decisive Group J clash with Austria for second place behind Argentina.
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Lumumba Vea arrives in Guadalajara to support DR Congo against Colombia
Absent from the draw against Portugal (1-1), the emblematic supporter of the Leopards Lumumba Vea has joined Guadalajara after overcoming health restrictions linked to the Ebola epidemic. DR Congo face Colombia on June 24.
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Haaland concedes France victory in advance and predicts World Cup title
Qualified for the round of 16 after two wins, Norway faces France on Friday in the group stage. Erling Haaland expects defeat and even sees France winning the entire tournament.
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Partey set to face England at World Cup after Canada visa ban kept him from opener
Thomas Partey will make his 2026 World Cup debut against England in Boston on Tuesday, having missed Ghana's opening win over Panama after Canada rejected his visa application. The former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Rooney earns £800,000 BBC deal and reunites with Queiroz as World Cup pundit
Wayne Rooney has secured a two-year, £800,000 contract with the BBC as a World Cup analyst, with England's group-stage clash against Ghana set to reunite him with former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now the Black Stars' head coach.
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Ugarte's poor World Cup form threatens to derail Manchester United's summer transfer plans
Manchester United had hoped a strong World Cup would generate buyer interest in Manuel Ugarte, but the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled badly in North America, leaving his £50m sale in doubt.
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Messi breaks 17-goal World Cup record as Mbappé and Haaland each score twice
Lionel Messi became the first man to score 17 World Cup goals during Argentina's win over Austria on June 22, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France against Iraq and Erling Haaland did the same for Norway against Senegal.
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Haaland scores twice as Norway edge Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland took his World Cup tally to four goals with a brace against Senegal, steering Norway to a nervy 3-2 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium that secured their place in the round of 32.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record as FIFA strips journalist of credentials
Lionel Messi netted twice against Austria to claim the outright World Cup goalscoring record with his 17th tournament goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Off the pitch, FIFA revoked a Paraguayan broadcaster's accreditation after a live on-air rant targeting the referee and Gianni Infantino.
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