World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Casemiro agrees Inter Miami move as Brazilian media savage his World Cup displays
Casemiro has reached a verbal agreement to join Inter Miami, according to Fabrizio Romano, hours after five of eight Brazilian pundits named the former Manchester United midfielder as Brazil's worst performer in their 3-0 win over Haiti.
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Nagelsmann dismisses Klopp's 'still' quip as Germany prepare for Ivory Coast
Julian Nagelsmann says he 'did not expect an apology' from Jürgen Klopp after the former Liverpool manager joked about replacing him during Germany's 7-1 World Cup win over Curacao, drawing criticism from Stefan Effenberg.
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ITV revamps Emma Hayes' tactics set after 'kitchen' design sparks sexism backlash at World Cup 2026
ITV overhauled the studio set used for Emma Hayes' tactical analysis at World Cup 2026 after the original kitchen-like design drew widespread criticism for being sexist. Hayes returned with upgraded magnets and a tighter camera frame — and offered a few wry on-air nods to the controversy.
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Ronaldo defends João Neves with unity message after cyberbullying campaign
After João Neves was targeted by a cyberbullying campaign following comments about Cristiano Ronaldo that were misinterpreted, the Portuguese captain posted a group photo with two words: "Always united!"
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Courtois rules out Belgium return and targets career finish at Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois has publicly closed the door on a return to Belgian club football, declaring Real Madrid his final destination. A contract extension to 2028 is understood to be agreed in principle, which would keep him at the club until he is 36.
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Vargas's World Cup cameo against South Korea reaffirms Atletico Madrid's faith in $7m signing
Obed Vargas came off the bench to play 20 minutes against South Korea at the 2026 World Cup, nearly scoring and shifting the game's momentum — enough to strengthen Atletico Madrid's conviction that the 20-year-old Mexican midfielder is ready to deliver now.
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Argentine presenter Florencia Pena resigns after falsely announcing Messi's father had died on live TV
Florencia Pena has stepped down from Luzu TV after incorrectly reporting on air that Jorge Messi had died. The Messi family later confirmed Jorge is facing a health situation but is recovering favourably.
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Emma Hayes defends ITV hydration-break analysis after sexism row prompts on-air tweaks
Emma Hayes has responded to criticism of her tactical analysis segments during ITV's World Cup coverage, after the broadcaster quietly upgraded her setup — swapping a chalkboard for counters and narrowing the shot to cut out a kitchen-like backdrop — following a social media backlash.
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Cunha scores twice for Brazil as his tearful mother watches on in Philadelphia
Matheus Cunha netted a brace as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to top Group C at the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United forward's mother was visibly overcome with emotion in the stands after both goals.
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Casemiro singled out by five Brazilian pundits after Haiti win raises fresh World Cup concerns
Five of eight O Globo columnists named Casemiro as Brazil's worst performer in their 3-0 win over Haiti at the 2026 World Cup, calling the ex-Manchester United midfielder 'lost' and 'worrying' across both group-stage appearances so far.
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Morocco briefly reaches 5th place in FIFA rankings, first African nation since 1994
After their 1-0 victory over Scotland in the 2026 World Cup, the Atlas Lions virtually climbed to 5th in the FIFA rankings — a national record and the first time an African team has reached that position since Nigeria in May 1994 — before being overtaken by Brazil hours later.
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Jeremy Doku slammed by French journalist for leaving World Cup to attend birth of his child
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has drawn fierce criticism from L'Equipe presenter France Pierron after revealing he would leave Belgium's World Cup squad to be present for the birth of his first child.
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Ronaldinho signs with Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC at 46 — but won't play
Ronaldinho has agreed a deal with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC, but the 46-year-old will not feature in competitive matches. The Brazil legend's role is purely promotional, with an official unveiling planned in Miami next week.
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Deschamps warns France against complacency ahead of Iraq clash at 2026 World Cup
Ahead of France's second group match against Iraq on Monday night (23:00), Didier Deschamps cautioned his players against overconfidence, reminding them of Iraq's recent results against Bolivia and Spain.
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Saibari scores Morocco's fastest World Cup goal, but loses 2026 tournament record to Galarza
Ismaël Saibari scored after 71 seconds against Scotland, setting a new Morocco World Cup record. However, Paraguay's Matías Galarza broke the 2026 tournament record by scoring seven seconds faster against Turkey.
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Almiron becomes first player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was sent off in first-half stoppage time against Turkey after covering his mouth during a confrontation, becoming the first player dismissed under a new FIFA rule introduced for the 2026 World Cup.
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Lineker joins ITV's World Cup coverage after 26 years at BBC as £30m fortune grows
Gary Lineker, who left the BBC in May 2025 after earning £1.35m a year as the face of Match of the Day, will appear as a pundit on ITV during the 2026 World Cup. His estimated £30m net worth has been boosted by a reported £14m Netflix deal for his Rest is Football podcast.
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Keane slams England WAGs for wearing partners' shirts at World Cup as Wright and Neville disagree
Roy Keane sparked a lively debate on The Overlap podcast by calling it 'ridiculous' for England players' partners to wear personalised jerseys at the World Cup, drawing pushback from Ian Wright and laughter from Gary Neville.
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France Pierron sparks outcry after criticizing Jérémy Doku's decision to attend his child's birth
Journalist France Pierron faced a wave of backlash after stating on Friday that she did not understand Jérémy Doku's decision to leave the Belgium squad during the 2026 World Cup to attend the birth of his child. Her comments triggered numerous reactions, including from her own colleagues.
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Isak returns from injury to face Liverpool team-mate Van Dijk in World Cup Group F decider
Alexander Isak shook off a hamstring concern to start for Sweden against the Netherlands in Houston, setting up a direct duel with Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk in a Group F clash both sides need to win.
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