World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Cape Verde boss Bubista calls out Uruguay's Vinas for abandoning injured player to score equaliser
Federico Vinas stopped helping Cape Verde's Telmo Arcanjo with cramp to join a counter-attack that led to Uruguay's equaliser in a 2-2 World Cup Group H draw in Miami. Cape Verde manager Bubista pointedly invoked Marcelo Bielsa's well-known stance on fair play in his post-match criticism.
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England superfan who attended the 1966 World Cup Final dreams of repeating history in the US
Dave Thompson, 64, was taken to Wembley as a child by his late father to witness England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in 1966. Now in the United States for the 2026 World Cup, he has tickets for every England game — including the final.
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Messi wears a one-of-a-kind jersey at the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi is wearing at this World Cup a jersey adorned with four distinct badges, a combination that no other player in the world can claim, combining world champion title, 2022 best player trophy and a patch reserved for veterans of five World Cups.
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Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup 2026 with torn ankle ligament after Ivory Coast win
Germany have lost central defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the World Cup after scans confirmed a torn medial collateral ligament in his left ankle. The Borussia Dortmund man was substituted at half-time during Saturday's 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast.
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Liverpool ready £86m bid for Diomande after teenager torments Germany at World Cup
Liverpool are prepared to table an £86million offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after the Ivory Coast teenager delivered a standout display against Germany at the World Cup, drawing praise from pundits Gary Neville and Ian Wright.
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Messi one goal from World Cup scoring record as Argentina face Austria in Group J
Lionel Messi needs just one more goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the outright top scorer in World Cup history when Argentina take on Austria in their Group J second match, with the defending champions having opened with a 3-0 win over Algeria.
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Antonio Valencia apologises to Ecuador after shock draw leaves them on brink of World Cup exit
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has issued a public apology to Ecuador after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Curacao at the 2026 World Cup, leaving them needing a win against Germany to survive the group stage.
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FIFA defends MetLife pitch as Saliba, Deschamps and fans criticise surface ahead of England vs Panama
The MetLife Stadium pitch has drawn sharp criticism from France defender William Saliba and manager Didier Deschamps after their opening World Cup match, with FIFA issuing a formal statement defending the surface ahead of England's Group L clash with Panama on June 27.
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2026 World Cup: Morocco Favored to Face Netherlands in Round of 16
Nearly qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Lions of Atlas have more than a 50-50 chance of crossing paths with the Netherlands, the seventh-ranked nation in the FIFA rankings, according to Football Meets Data projections.
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Severe storms threaten to delay France vs Iraq World Cup clash in Philadelphia
FIFA has activated weather protocols ahead of France's second World Cup group-stage match against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with severe storms forecast that could force fan evacuations and push the game to the following day.
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Tottenham prepare Rashford bid as £170m summer rebuild gathers pace
Tottenham are plotting a £170m squad overhaul after back-to-back 17th-place finishes and have identified Marcus Rashford as a transfer target, though United's £40m asking price and Rashford's preference for Barcelona remain significant obstacles.
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Injured in training, Amoura to miss rest of group stage with Algeria
Mohamed Amoura has suffered a right thigh muscle injury and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Algeria, already bottom of Group J after their 3-0 defeat to Argentina, must qualify without him against Jordan and Austria.
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Rashford urges England brotherhood as he battles Gordon for World Cup starting spot
Marcus Rashford has called on England to 'fight for each other' as Thomas Tuchel builds a squad mentality ahead of their Group L clash with Ghana. The Manchester United forward, a substitute in the 4-2 win over Croatia, is competing with Anthony Gordon for a starting berth.
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Doué, Olise, Cherki and Mbappé all smiles: France in top form before Iraq
On the eve of their second 2026 World Cup match against Iraq, France's players opened their training session in Philadelphia, with technical exchanges between Désiré Doué and Michael Olise taking centre stage.
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L'Équipe apologises after presenter calls Doku's childbirth wish 'useless' during World Cup row
French sports broadcaster L'Équipe has distanced itself from presenter France Pierron's remarks criticising Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to witness the birth of his first child, calling her comments a breach of its values.
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Storm warnings over Philadelphia put France vs Iraq World Cup clash at risk of lengthy delay
Severe thunderstorms are forecast near Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night as France face Iraq at 10pm local time. FIFA rules require play to be suspended and fans evacuated if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stadium.
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Bouaddi tempted by PSG, Al-Khelaïfi ready to break the bank for Lille midfielder
18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi reportedly has a clear preference for Paris Saint-Germain, while president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has personally contacted the player. LOSC, who hold his contract until 2029, are awaiting an "extraordinary" offer.
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Iran players leave heartfelt dressing room note after World Cup draw with Belgium keeps them alive
Iran's players wrote a handwritten message of gratitude in the SoFi Stadium dressing room following a 0-0 draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, declaring they 'leave with dignity' as their knockout-stage hopes remain intact.
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Anderson names Declan Rice as his biggest inspiration ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Elliot Anderson has singled out Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as his primary role model after making his World Cup debut in England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia. The Nottingham Forest man is set to earn his 11th cap when England face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
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Bielsa caught out by fair-play controversy in Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde
Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup group stage, but a controversial sequence in the first half has drawn criticism. Uruguayan midfielder Federico Viñas was accused of exploiting an injured Cape Verde player to help set up Maximilliano Araújo's 44th-minute equalizer, sparking outrage from Cape Verde's manager Bubista, who criticized Bielsa's apparent departure from the fair-play principles he has long championed.
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