World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England fail to secure knockout place after frustrating draw with Ghana at World Cup 2026
England were held to a draw by Ghana in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, leaving their progression to the knockout rounds unconfirmed. Harry Kane spurned a late chance, and England must now beat Panama in their final group game to advance.
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Mbappe scores twice to inspire France past Iraq after storm halts World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe admitted a near two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia left him 'very nervous', but the France captain recovered to score twice as Les Bleus beat Iraq 3-0 and advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
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England escape Pickford red card and penalty shouts in drab World Cup draw with Ghana
England were fortunate to leave their World Cup Group L clash with Ghana level, after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card for a collision outside his area and Ezri Konsa escaped a penalty call for a challenge that referee analysts said should have gone to VAR.
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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup knockouts but rules out title glory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup round of 32 for the first time since 1998, but the Manchester City striker quickly dismissed any suggestion his nation can win the tournament.
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Richards slams England's timid display as Ghana hold Three Lions to goalless draw
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup 2026 Group L match, leaving Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney critical of the Three Lions' lack of bravery and attacking intent.
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Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with strike against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into history by scoring in Portugal's clash with Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first male player to find the net across six different World Cup tournaments at the age of 41.
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Guy Mowbray's 'off the bar' gaffe during England vs Ghana baffles World Cup viewers
BBC lead commentator Guy Mowbray mistakenly called Harry Kane's blocked shot as hitting the bar during England's World Cup clash against Ghana, quickly correcting himself to 'it's behind, rather for a corner' as fans mocked the error on social media.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to return home after death of his mother
France manager Didier Deschamps has departed North America following the death of his mother and will miss Friday's Group I decider against Norway. Assistant manager Guy Stephan will take charge of the side in his absence.
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Robertson urges Scotland to seize World Cup history against Brazil in Miami
Scotland captain Andy Robertson and manager Steve Clarke have spoken of their determination to make history against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with a draw enough to send Scotland into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever.
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Rooney believes Tuchel's 'wake up' shout at Spence was a deliberate message to squad and media
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's viral training-ground outburst at Djed Spence was no accident, arguing the England head coach used an open media session to send a pointed message to his players ahead of the World Cup clash with Ghana.
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BBC's on-screen TV licence QR code prompts backlash during England vs Ghana friendly
Millions of viewers watching England face Ghana on the BBC were met with intermittent on-screen prompts and a QR code urging them to buy a TV licence, sparking widespread criticism on social media.
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Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering his mouth, banned for Paraguay's final group game
Miguel Almiron has been suspended for Paraguay's final World Cup group game against Australia after becoming the first player dismissed under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during Friday's 1-0 win over Turkey.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to attend mother's funeral, missing France's Norway clash
Didier Deschamps will return to France after the death of his mother and miss Les Bleus' final group game against Norway on Friday. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will take temporary charge of the side in Massachusetts.
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Shearer condemns 'crazy' decision to keep hydration break separate from head injury stoppage at World Cup
Alan Shearer criticised the referee's refusal to merge a head injury stoppage with a scheduled hydration break during England's Group L clash with Ghana, with commentator Guy Mowbray suggesting advertising schedules were behind the decision.
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Ronaldo scores twice to silence critics and become World Cup's second-oldest scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo ended what he called a 'dark week' of criticism by netting twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups and the second-oldest scorer in tournament history.
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England fans boo hydration breaks again as Tuchel's side face Ghana in Boston
England supporters voiced their frustration with FIFA's mandatory hydration stoppages during the World Cup Group L match against Ghana in Boston, repeating the reaction seen in the opening game against Croatia. The breaks, introduced for the first time at this tournament, came amid cool, rainy conditions of around 18°C.
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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal eye potential Messi quarterfinal at World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan to advance from Group K, setting up a possible World Cup quarterfinal against Lionel Messi's Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
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World Cup feed cut away from Partey handshakes before England vs Ghana, not BBC
Some England players, including Harry Kane, did shake the Villarreal midfielder's hand.
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Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of World Cup clash with Czech Republic
Mexico City authorities have imposed a ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores, supermarkets and grocery shops across the historic downtown and surrounding areas on Wednesday, covering the 7 p.m. kick-off against the Czech Republic. The move follows 700,000 fans flooding Reforma Avenue last week after Mexico's win over South Korea.
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Shearer fumes at 'crazy' hydration break rule during England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Alan Shearer voiced his frustration live on BBC commentary after a scheduled hydration break was called just moments after a lengthy injury stoppage during England's 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Ghana in Boston.
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