World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Tearful Egypt boss Hassan takes dig at Salah's misuse after historic World Cup win over New Zealand
Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup victory, beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver as Mohamed Salah played a key role in the comeback. An emotional Hossam Hassan then appeared to take aim at coaches who had mishandled the forward.
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Deschamps defends Dembélé after subdued display against Senegal
Ousmane Dembélé had a quiet first match for France against Senegal at the World Cup, but manager Didier Deschamps publicly backed his winger, attributing his struggles to a season hampered by injuries and just ten league starts.
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Saka trains with England squad ahead of Ghana clash but remains unlikely to start
Bukayo Saka joined England's full training session on Sunday despite managing an Achilles injury, offering a boost ahead of Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash with Ghana in Boston. Manager Thomas Tuchel still does not expect the winger to start until the Panama game.
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Iran hold 10-man Belgium to keep World Cup knockout stage dream alive
Iran claimed a goalless draw against Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, leaving them well-placed to top Group G. The result came amid extraordinary off-pitch tension, with Donald Trump threatening to bomb Iran hours before kick-off.
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Klopp calls Diomande one of the world's best as Liverpool chase £87m Leipzig winger
Jurgen Klopp has described RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as "one of the best wingers in the world right now" as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the 19-year-old Ivorian, with a reported bid already rejected and PSG also circling.
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Salah inspires Egypt's first-ever World Cup win as Saka returns to England training
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and top Group G, while Bukayo Saka's return to England training eased fears ahead of their second group game against Ghana.
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Salah fires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Iran leave dignified farewell note in LA
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first victory in World Cup history, topping Group G. Iran, restricted to Tijuana for their stay, left a handwritten letter in their SoFi Stadium locker room after a 0-0 draw with Belgium.
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Muller urges Bayern to sign £43m World Cup star also targeted by Manchester United
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has publicly called on his former club to move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who scored twice for Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina — with Manchester United also credited with an interest in the 20-year-old.
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Jahanbakhsh vows to unite Iran as national anthem boos intensify at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has pledged to play for all Iranians regardless of ideology after the national anthem was loudly booed during their 2026 World Cup matches against New Zealand and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
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Cape Verde Snatches Second Draw Against Uruguay and Stays in Contention for Round of 16
Trailing 2-1 at half-time, the Blue Sharks equalized through Helio Varela to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw and confirm their status as World Cup sensation, following their 0-0 against Spain.
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Vincic, referee with troubled past, appointed for Algeria-Jordan at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has entrusted Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic with officiating the decisive Group J match between Algeria and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, a choice that raises eyebrows given his involvement in a 2020 police operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yamal passes Messi in record books as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia; Belgium's drought hits 406 minutes
Lamine Yamal became the eighth-youngest scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi, as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 32 games with a dominant win over Saudi Arabia. Belgium's goalscoring crisis deepened in a draw with Iran, while Cape Verde scored their first-ever World Cup goal against Uruguay.
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Salah bends Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place on Sunday, claiming their first-ever World Cup victory and moving top of Group G with four points.
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Salah scores on World Cup debut to edge Egypt's all-time scoring record
Mohamed Salah netted and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at the 2026 World Cup, moving him to within one goal of the Pharaohs' all-time scoring record held by his own head coach.
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Arsenal use Rice to lure Rogers as Newcastle reject Spurs' £80m Tonali bid
Arsenal are reportedly deploying Declan Rice's influence at the World Cup to convince Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers to join for around £85m, while Newcastle have rejected an £80m Tottenham bid for Sandro Tonali — a player Arsenal also hold interest in.
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Ollie Watkins defends Doku's birth plan as L'Equipe presenter suspended over 'disgusting' outburst
Ollie Watkins has backed Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's World Cup camp for the birth of his first child, after L'Equipe presenter France Pierron was reportedly suspended for calling the plan 'disgusting'.
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Cape Verde snatch dramatic draw with Uruguay to keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Cape Verde came from behind to draw 2-2 with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, with Kevin Pina scoring the nation's first-ever World Cup goal and substitute Helio Varela netting a late equaliser to keep the debutants' knockout-stage hopes very much alive.
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Postecoglou joins Semra Hunter and Sam Matterface for New Zealand vs Egypt at World Cup 2026
ITV's coverage of New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver features presenter Semra Hunter, pundits Ange Postecoglou and Jobi McAnuff, and lead commentator Sam Matterface alongside Lee Dixon. The Group G fixture could be the first to produce a winner after three successive draws.
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Antonio Freeman on watching son Alex head in a World Cup goal: 'An emotional wave'
Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman spoke on Father's Day about the moment 21-year-old Alex Freeman headed home for the USMNT in their 2-0 win over Australia at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle — a goal initially ruled offside before VAR confirmed it.
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Dropped Nunez can't save Uruguay as Cape Verde hold them to World Cup scare
Darwin Nunez was benched by Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay's opening draw with Saudi Arabia, then introduced with 20 minutes left against Cape Verde — but could only manage a 2-2 stalemate that leaves La Celeste needing a result against Spain to advance.
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