World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla
At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel says mandatory World Cup hydration breaks are stripping football of its identity
England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised FIFA's compulsory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they fracture matches into four quarters and erode the momentum that defines the game.
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Doku returns to Belgium squad after birth of his son, available for New Zealand clash
Jeremy Doku left the Belgium camp during the 2026 World Cup to attend his wife's labour in London. The Manchester City winger will rejoin the squad in Seattle on Tuesday and will be available for Friday's decisive group-stage match against New Zealand.
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Martinez concedes Portugal's 'frustration' as Ronaldo starter debate intensifies at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has acknowledged a 'feeling of frustration' after Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with questions mounting over whether a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo should continue to lead the line.
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Liverpool make fresh move for Barcola as PSG star signals openness to Anfield switch
Liverpool have submitted a new approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, who is reportedly tempted by a move to Anfield. PSG are willing to let him leave if he requests a transfer, though manager Luis Enrique has publicly insisted he wants to keep the France international.
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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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