World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England face Azteca altitude threat if they advance past Ghana at World Cup 2026
England's potential knockout path at the 2026 World Cup has sharpened after Mexico sealed top spot in Group A, raising the prospect of a last-16 tie at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium. First, Thomas Tuchel's side must beat Ghana in Boston on Tuesday to secure top place in Group L.
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Criticized after moving from RMC to RTL, Jean Rességuié recounts the messages he received
A year after leaving RMC for RTL by activating his severance clause, commentator Jean Rességuié reveals he faced a wave of harsh criticism upon arriving at his new station, despite his departure from RMC being praised by many listeners.
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Kone vows to 'be back very soon' after broken leg mars Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Ismael Kone has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a broken leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar, promising teammates he will return. Coach Jesse Marsch confirmed players on the bench heard the bone snap during the 52nd-minute challenge.
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Hat-trick at 38: Messi equals Klose's World Cup record, Yamal hails him 'greatest player ever'
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick at age 38 in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals — level with Miroslav Klose. Lamine Yamal immediately called him 'the greatest player in history'.
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Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after Versailles appeal court rejects dismissal bid
Achraf Hakimi will face trial on rape charges after a Versailles appeal court ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed. The PSG and Morocco right-back, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was originally charged in March 2023 following an alleged incident the previous month.
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Dias dismisses Thierry Henry's Ronaldo criticism as 'noise' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan test
Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, calling outside criticism — including Thierry Henry's pointed analysis — mere 'noise' that the squad is tuning out.
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Kane reveals Beckham's voice note after equalling his 115 England caps record
Harry Kane matched David Beckham's record of 115 England caps and Gary Lineker's ten World Cup goals in the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, with Beckham sending a personal voice note before and after the match to mark the milestone.
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Pickford warns World Cup rivals England's bench depth is a 'killer' after Croatia rout
Jordan Pickford says England's substitutes bench is a demoralising weapon for opponents after Thomas Tuchel's super-subs helped seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener in Dallas.
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Lamine Yamal rules out starting against Saudi Arabia: "It's too soon"
Still hampered by a left thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal confirmed he will not start in Spain's second group match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the 2026 World Cup.
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South Africa's Broos shuts down Trump question and calls out Messi's VAR treatment at World Cup
Hugo Broos has become one of the most compelling figures at the 2026 World Cup, refusing to answer a reporter's question about Donald Trump's claims on South Africa and openly questioning why Lionel Messi escaped VAR scrutiny that cost his own player a three-match ban.
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Dawn the Duck leads Scotland's Tartan Army bagpipe march ahead of Morocco World Cup clash
A duck from Providence, Rhode Island, with over 30,000 Instagram followers has become Scotland's unofficial World Cup mascot, donning a Scottish flag to lead a pre-match bagpipe procession ahead of Friday's fixture against Morocco.
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Kane hails 'Wonderwall' singalong as favourite England moment after Croatia rout in Dallas
Harry Kane called the post-match 'Wonderwall' singalong with fans in Dallas one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after a 4-2 opening win over Croatia. The captain also revealed David Beckham sent him voice notes to mark his 115th cap milestone.
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Roy Keane's unworn 2002 World Cup shirt surfaces after 24 years in a Dublin lock-up
A Republic of Ireland shirt made for Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup — before he walked out on the squad in Saipan — has emerged from storage and is expected to fetch £20,000 at auction later this month.
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Prince William will only travel to World Cup 2026 if England reach the final
Prince William, patron of the Football Association, is not expected to attend any of England's group games in the United States and will only make the trip if the Three Lions reach the World Cup final on July 18 — their first since 1966.
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Fans stranded outside World Cup stadiums as Fifa and StubHub trade blame over ticket chaos
Thousands of fans have been left outside World Cup venues after tickets purchased on third-party resale platforms failed to transfer to Fifa's ticketing app. StubHub blames Fifa's technology infrastructure; Fifa points fans toward its own official marketplace.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup group stage as Tartan Army fills Boston streets
Scotland take on Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Friday, June 19, with thousands of Tartan Army supporters already celebrating in Boston ahead of what promises to be a demanding test.
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Ronaldo silent as João Neves faces cyberbullying wave
After downplaying Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup, João Neves has become the target of massive insults on social media. His captain's silence in the face of this campaign has sparked outrage.
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Ian Wright backs USMNT to reach semi-finals after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Ian Wright believes the United States can reach the World Cup semi-finals after Mauricio Pochettino's side opened their home tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice.
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Hakimi's rape trial appeal dismissed as PSG star prepares for World Cup duty
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman at his Paris home in February 2023, after a French court rejected his appeal against the trial order. The PSG and Morocco captain has consistently denied the allegations.
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De la Fuente defends Rodri as 'best in world' after Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hit back at what he called 'insulting' criticism of Rodri after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
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