World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Houston Dynamo mock BBC after mountains appear in flat city's World Cup backdrop
The BBC's green-screen backdrop for Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup mistakenly showed mountains looming over Houston — a city that sits just 105 feet above sea level. Houston Dynamo and the NBA's Rockets both piled on with satirical social media posts.
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Scotland's World Cup 2026 knockout path mapped after 1-0 defeat to Morocco
Scotland sit third in Group C after a 1-0 loss to Morocco, with their World Cup 2026 fate to be decided against Brazil. Depending on where they finish, potential last-16 opponents range from Germany and France to the Netherlands and Norway.
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McGinn calls on Scotland to show 'personality' against Brazil with World Cup survival at stake
John McGinn has urged Scotland to express themselves more boldly when they face Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with Steve Clarke's side needing at least a point to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history after a 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
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20,000 Tartan Army fans drink Boston bars dry at World Cup 2026
More than 20,000 Scotland supporters have descended on Boston for their side's opening World Cup group-stage matches, leaving bars scrambling to restock after drinking venues out of draught beer and bottled stock.
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Cunha scores twice to stake his claim as Brazil's World Cup starter against Haiti
Matheus Cunha returned to Brazil's starting lineup against Haiti in Philadelphia and delivered a commanding first-half brace, leapfrogging Igor Thiago and Endrick in Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the World Cup.
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Cunha nets twice as Brazilian media hail Man Utd striker indispensable to Selecao
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to move through their World Cup 2026 group stage. Brazilian newspapers declared the Manchester United forward indispensable to Carlo Ancelotti's attack.
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Barcola starts, Doué and Hernandez on the bench: Deschamps reshuffles his XI against Iraq
For France's second group match of the 2026 World Cup against Iraq on Monday evening, Didier Deschamps is expected to start Bradley Barcola in place of Désiré Doué, and Lucas Digne instead of Théo Hernandez. A third change involving Adrien Rabiot is also being considered.
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Algeria send FIFA complaint alleging Messi should have been sent off before World Cup hat-trick
Algeria have formally complained to FIFA over the refereeing in their 3-0 defeat to Argentina, alleging Lionel Messi should have been dismissed for standing on Aissa Mandi's calf before completing his first World Cup hat-trick.
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Brazilian media hail Cunha as Selecao's future after brace sinks Haiti at World Cup
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Vinicius Junior adding a third. Brazilian outlets praised the Manchester United forward as indispensable to Carlo Ancelotti's attack.
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Leipzig Rejects Liverpool's €100M Bid for Diomandé, PSG Remains in Contention
RB Leipzig has rejected Liverpool's €100 million offer (including bonuses) for 19-year-old Yan Diomandé. PSG, which has the financial resources, remains in the race to sign the Ivorian winger.
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Neymar to return against Scotland: Ancelotti confirms availability for Brazil
Absent through injury during Brazil's first two matches at the 2026 World Cup, Neymar will be available for the decisive group stage match against Scotland on June 25, Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti announced at a press conference.
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Galarza's 64-second strike sends Türkiye home as 10-man Paraguay survive
Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup after just 64 seconds to give Paraguay a 1-0 win over Türkiye at San Francisco Bay Stadium, eliminating the Turks despite Paraguay playing the entire second half with 10 men following Miguel Almiron's red card.
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Almiron sent off for covering his mouth as World Cup referees face wave of protests
Miguel Almiron became the first player dismissed under football's new covered-mouth rule during Paraguay's 1-0 win over Turkey, while Algeria wrote to FIFA over Argentina's match officials and Scotland were left aggrieved after two penalty appeals were rejected in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
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Messi's Hat-Trick at 38 Equals Klose Record; Lizarazu Still Amazed
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0) in Argentina's opening match of the 2026 World Cup, joining Miroslav Klose at the top of the all-time World Cup goalscorers list with 16 goals. At 38 years old, the Inter Miami forward continues to impress, with former France left-back Bixente Lizarazu expressing his ongoing astonishment at the Argentine's longevity.
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USA clinch Group D as Morocco and Brazil secure first wins on World Cup Day 9
The United States sealed top spot in Group D with a win over Australia, helped by Turkey's loss to Paraguay, while Morocco dismantled Scotland and Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to end their winless start at the 2026 World Cup.
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How Liverpool signed Gakpo, Shaqiri and Origi off the back of World Cup brilliance
Liverpool have a proven track record of targeting World Cup standouts, landing Cody Gakpo for £35m after Qatar 2022, Xherdan Shaqiri for £13.75m after Russia 2018, and Divock Origi following Belgium's run at Brazil 2014.
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BBC apologises for graphics blunder and stands by Giroud despite World Cup pundit backlash
The BBC has issued an apology after incorrectly matching player images during France's win over Senegal, while facing separate calls to drop Olivier Giroud from its World Cup pundit panel. The corporation is expected to retain the former France striker, citing precedent from the 2014 tournament.
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Van Hecke breaks silence on £52m Tottenham move after Brighton exit
Jan Paul van Hecke has spoken publicly for the first time since completing his £52m transfer from Brighton to Tottenham, crediting manager Roberto De Zerbi as the decisive factor in his decision to join the club.
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Luca Zidane Benched Against Jordan, Benbot Called to Replace Him
After Algeria's heavy 3-0 defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, former international Omar Hamenad backs a goalkeeper change and names Oussama Benbot as a credible alternative to Luca Zidane.
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Otamendi suspended but started: why Algeria's complaint doesn't hold up
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina, with Messi scoring a hat-trick, Algeria sees some supporters demanding a walkover victory after Nicolas Otamendi took the field, despite being covered by a FIFA rule change adopted before the World Cup.
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