World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Tchouaméni, Theo Hernandez and Doué left out of France's starting XI against Iraq
Didier Deschamps is expected to make three changes to his starting lineup for France-Iraq, the second match for Les Bleus in the 2026 World Cup. Koné, Digne and Barcola are set to start.
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FIFA defends MetLife Stadium pitch after Vinicius and Rabiot call surface unplayable
FIFA has issued a statement insisting the MetLife Stadium pitch is fit for elite competition after Brazil's Vinicius Junior and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot openly criticised its hard, dry playing surface during the 2026 World Cup group stage.
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2026 World Cup: Argentina and France enter the fray on Monday, June 22
The 2026 World Cup continues on Monday with two Group I and J fixtures: Argentina face Austria at 7 p.m., while France take on Iraq at 11 p.m. Only Mexico, the United States and Germany have already qualified for the round of 16.
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World Cup 2026: Algeria threatened with elimination as early as second match against Jordan
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina with a Lionel Messi hat-trick in their opening group match, Algeria could be eliminated as early as Tuesday if they lose to Jordan and Argentina fail to beat Austria.
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2026 World Cup: Argentina faces Cape Verde in Round of 16 according to projections
Before playing their second group match, Argentina's potential Round of 16 opponent has changed in statistical simulations: Cape Verde, likely runners-up to Spain, replaces the previous projection.
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Spence shrugs off Tuchel's viral training outburst as England build World Cup momentum
Djed Spence has played down Thomas Tuchel's televised dressing-down in training, calling it 'part of the game' after the England manager was caught on camera shouting at the Tottenham full-back during a passing drill. Spence made his World Cup debut as England beat Croatia 4-2.
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Arsenal's title heroes racing against time as injury toll threatens 2026-27 season
Arsenal's Premier League triumph has come at a significant physical cost, with Saka, Rice, Odegaard and Saliba all managing serious injuries at the World Cup — leaving Mikel Arteta facing a compressed summer to rebuild before the new season begins.
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Messi completes hat-trick then exits early as Argentina manage 39-year-old's minutes at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored three times in 80 minutes against Algeria in Argentina's opening World Cup 2026 group game before being substituted off, with coach Lionel Scaloni appearing to manage the 39-year-old's workload rather than responding to any injury.
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Cunha plays down Brazil No.10 snub after Neymar's surprise World Cup return
Matheus Cunha had been expected to inherit Brazil's No.10 shirt for the 2026 World Cup, but Carlo Ancelotti's decision to select Neymar ended that prospect. The Manchester United forward, handed the No.9 instead, scored twice in a 3-0 win over Haiti after starting on the bench in the opener.
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Serbian pundit Bogdanović faces backlash after racist on-air comments about Belgium's Ngoy at World Cup
Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanović sparked widespread condemnation after making racist remarks about Black players live on Serbian national broadcaster RTS during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran in Group G.
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Emma Hayes pauses World Cup coverage to honour late father on his heavenly birthday
Emma Hayes delivered an emotional Father's Day tribute to her late father Sid during ITV's World Cup coverage of Belgium vs Iran on Sunday, pausing her punditry segment to thank him for giving her the confidence to succeed in football.
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Iran players leave handwritten tribute to 168 Minab victims in Los Angeles World Cup dressing room
The Iranian squad left a handwritten letter in their dressing room after a 0-0 draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles, referencing the 168 people — mostly children — killed in a US air strike on a school in Minab.
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Uruguayan media savage Ugarte as Man Utd midfielder struggles in 2-2 World Cup draw with Cape Verde
Manuel Ugarte endured a torrid night as Uruguay were held 2-2 by Cape Verde at World Cup 2026, leaving Marcelo Bielsa's side on just two points in Group H. Uruguayan outlets branded the Manchester United midfielder a 'glaring liability' who should have been substituted far sooner.
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Watkins urges England to seal knockout spot against Ghana with World Cup ambitions growing
Ollie Watkins has called on England to top Group L and qualify for the last 32 with a game to spare when they face Ghana on Tuesday, while acknowledging the threat posed by Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo.
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Ghana optimistic Ati-Zigi will recover in time to face England at World Cup
Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper, suffered a groin injury during the 1-0 win over Panama but has returned to light training ahead of Tuesday's Group L clash with England in Boston.
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France-Iraq threatened by violent storms in Philadelphia, tornadoes and lightning feared
France's second World Cup match against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia could be severely disrupted by violent storms. FIFA regulations mandate a 30-minute suspension each time lightning is detected within 13 km of the stadium.
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Klopp urges Iraola to build Liverpool around Wirtz: 'Just give him the ball'
Jurgen Klopp has called on new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to make Florian Wirtz the focal point of his side, arguing the £116m signing needs constant involvement to unlock his best form.
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France vs Iraq World Cup clash in Philadelphia threatened by severe storm warnings
France and Iraq's World Cup 2026 Group I fixture at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia faces potential delays or cancellation after severe storms were forecast near the stadium on matchday.
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Uruguayan media savage Ugarte as Man United midfielder flops in World Cup draw with Cape Verde
Manuel Ugarte was singled out as Uruguay's 'biggest weakness' after a 2-2 draw with Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup left Marcelo Bielsa's side on the brink of a group-stage exit with just two points from two games.
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World Cup 2026 Day Schedule: Argentina, France, Norway and Jordan in Action Across the US
Four World Cup 2026 group-stage matches take place today across venues in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California, featuring Argentina, France, Norway, and Jordan among the nations in action.
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