World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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BBC edits World Cup highlights audio after Ismael Kone suffers broken leg against Qatar
The BBC has removed audio from its highlights of Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar after midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg from a mistimed challenge by Assim Madibo. The broadcaster confirmed no replays or close-up footage of the injury were broadcast.
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USMNT's World Cup clash with Australia falls on Juneteenth, amplifying diversity message
The United States face Australia in Seattle on Friday with a knockout-stage berth on the line. The match falls on Juneteenth, prompting local officials and former U.S. international Tony Sanneh to highlight the squad's diversity as a reflection of the nation.
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Hilton workers strike outside Seattle Stadium hours before USA face Australia at World Cup
Unite Here Local 8 union members picketed outside Seattle Stadium on Friday morning ahead of the USA's Group D clash with Australia, demanding higher wages, year-round healthcare, and ICE notification protections for immigrant workers.
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From Kakuma refugee camp to World Cup stage: Awer Mabil's remarkable journey with Australia
Born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who fled civil war, Awer Mabil arrived in Australia aged 10 as a refugee. Now 30, he is a key figure for the Socceroos as they prepare to face the United States at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle.
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Bayern Munich cool on Rashford signing despite summer interest as wage concerns mount
Bayern Munich have Marcus Rashford on their summer shortlist but are not actively pursuing a deal, with wage demands and a preference for PSV's Ismael Saibari making a move to the Bundesliga unlikely at this stage.
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Tantashev set for World Cup debut as Uzbek referee takes charge of Scotland vs Morocco
Ilgiz Tantashev will referee his first-ever World Cup fixture when Scotland face Morocco in their Group C second-round match. The Uzbek official previously took charge of Morocco's Olympic semi-final against Spain in 2024.
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Rashford muscle scare clouds England's World Cup win over Croatia
Marcus Rashford came off with muscle tightness after scoring England's fourth goal as a substitute in their World Cup Group opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, casting doubt over his availability for Tuesday's clash with Ghana in Boston.
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Mexico seal World Cup knockout berth with back-to-back wins over South Africa and South Korea
Mexico have become the first team to advance from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, winning Group A after victories over South Africa and South Korea. The hosts still face Czechia in their final group game on June 24.
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Yamal rules out full 90 minutes against Saudi Arabia as hamstring recovery continues
Lamine Yamal has confirmed he is not yet fit to play a full match at the 2026 World Cup, with the 18-year-old Barcelona winger still managing his return from a hamstring injury after playing 25 minutes in Spain's goalless draw with Cape Verde.
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Algeria file FIFA complaint after Messi escapes red card in 3-0 World Cup defeat
Algeria have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA's refereeing commission following their 3-0 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing a first-half incident in which Lionel Messi stood on the calf of captain Aissa Mandi without punishment.
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Tuchel backs Anthony Barry to continue blunt half-time interviews after Croatia win
England assistant Anthony Barry went viral for his candid half-time critique during the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, calling the first half 'complicated and confusing'. Thomas Tuchel has since endorsed Barry's approach, with the FA confirming he will continue conducting half-time interviews throughout the tournament.
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Pulisic ruled out of USA's World Cup clash with Australia after leg injury
Christian Pulisic will miss the United States' 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Australia on Friday after picking up a leg injury in the opening 4-1 win over Paraguay. Ricardo Pepi will start in his place, with Pochettino expecting Pulisic to return for the next game.
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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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USA face Australia in Seattle with a World Cup knockout-stage berth on the line
The United States host Australia in Seattle needing a win to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Australia arrive in confident form after a 2-0 opening victory over Turkiye, making Group D's second fixture a genuine contest.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup Group C with place in last 16 at stake
Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 Group C fixture with both sides eyeing progression. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time and venue.
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Felix Zwayer to referee USA vs Australia despite past match-fixing ban at World Cup 2026
Germany's Felix Zwayer will take charge of the United States vs Australia Group D clash at World Cup 2026, despite having served a six-month ban two decades ago after allegedly accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal.
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City's £200m midfield pursuit of Tonali and Anderson could price United out of the market
Manchester United need a central midfielder after Casemiro's departure, but Manchester City are targeting the same two players — Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson — in a combined outlay that could reach £200m and drive up prices across the board.
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Lineker to appear as ITV pundit at World Cup despite Netflix alignment
Gary Lineker will feature as a pundit on ITV's World Cup coverage for Germany's Group E clash with Ivory Coast in Toronto, despite being aligned with Netflix through The Rest Is Football podcast during the tournament.
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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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High winds force ITV's World Cup panel off New York rooftop mid-broadcast
Laura Woods, Juan Mata, Karen Carney, and Patrick Vieira were forced to abandon their outdoor rooftop studio in New York after fierce winds disrupted their live coverage of Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on 18 June.
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