World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Burn dons Stetson and cowboy boots for Ella Langley gig with Kane during World Cup downtime
Newcastle defender Dan Burn embraced the Texas spirit by wearing a cowboy hat and boots to an Ella Langley country music concert alongside Harry Kane and goalkeeper Jason Steele, after England were given a day off following their 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Dan Burn reveals World Cup final dream after scoring in Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph
Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who headed the opening goal as United beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, says he dreams of repeating the feat on the biggest stage — scoring a winner for England in a World Cup final.
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Bielsa condemns World Cup hydration breaks as a damaging 'change of culture' for football
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has sharply criticised FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing the stoppages split football into four quarters and strip the game of its defining characteristics.
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Summerville's World Cup brilliance could push his £50m price beyond Manchester United's reach
Crysencio Summerville has scored twice and added an assist in his first two appearances for the Netherlands at the World Cup, with PSG now entering the race and West Ham free to drive up his asking price beyond the £50m figure already in circulation.
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Egypt coach Hassan dismisses Salah rift rumours after captain's surprise substitution in World Cup draw with Belgium
Hossam Hassan has denied any falling-out with Mohamed Salah after substituting the Egypt captain in the 76th minute of a 1-1 World Cup group-stage draw with Belgium. Salah had provided the assist for Egypt's goal before being replaced by teenage Barcelona forward Hamza Abdelkarim.
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Summerville's World Cup form pushes price tag beyond £50m and alerts PSG
Crysencio Summerville has scored twice and added an assist in his first two World Cup appearances for the Netherlands, prompting West Ham to raise their asking price above £50m and attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain alongside Manchester United.
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Lineker tells Richards to 'shut the f*** up' after BBC 'traitor' jibe over ITV cameo
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's World Cup coverage before joking about it on his Netflix show, where co-host Micah Richards branded him a 'traitor' to the BBC after more than two decades with the broadcaster.
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Luca Zidane hampered by World Cup official ball, according to Joe Hart
After Algeria's opening defeat to Argentina (3-0) in Kansas City, former English goalkeeper Joe Hart offered an unexpected explanation for Luca Zidane's errors: the unpredictable behavior of the 2026 World Cup official ball, the "Trionda".
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Ester Expósito to attend 2026 World Cup in United States: France staff raises questions
Kylian Mbappé's partner, Spanish actress Ester Expósito, has said she will "probably" attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to magazine Public, her potential presence is already raising questions within the France team's entourage.
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French pundit apologises after backlash over Doku World Cup birth comments
L'Equipe de Choc presenter France Pierron has issued a partial apology after widespread criticism for suggesting Belgium's Jeremy Doku should not leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
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Schlotterbeck ligament injury raises Germany concerns ahead of World Cup knockout stages
Germany qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, but at a cost: central defender Nico Schlotterbeck suffered an internal ligament injury and left the pitch at half-time during Saturday's narrow 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged the prognosis "unfortunately does not look very good."
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Yahia slams Algeria after 3-0 defeat to Argentina: "Fighting spirit was absent"
Messi hat-trick, 3-0 defeat in Kansas City: Algeria's World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina sparked outrage from former captain Anthar Yahia, who denounces an unacceptable lack of commitment.
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Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia eliminated from World Cup 2026 after two games under new FIFA rule
Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia have all been knocked out of World Cup 2026 after just two group-stage matches, with a new FIFA head-to-head tiebreaker rule confirming their eliminations before their final games.
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Reece James 'devastated' by Cucurella's £52m Real Madrid move but excited for Xabi Alonso era
Chelsea captain Reece James has described Marc Cucurella's £52million departure to Real Madrid as 'devastating', while revealing he has already spoken with incoming manager Xabi Alonso and is eager to work under him.
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Bug the Brussels Griffon correctly predicted England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia
A Brussels Griffon named Bug has gone viral on Instagram after his owner filmed him picking England to beat Croatia — a prediction that proved spot on as the Three Lions won 4-2 on June 17.
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Renard starts with 4-0 defeat to Japan as Tunisia eliminated from 2026 World Cup
Appointed urgently after the 5-1 thrashing by Sweden, Hervé Renard failed to turn things around for Tunisia: the Eagles of Carthage lost 4-0 to Japan on Sunday, resulting in elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first ever World Cup point
The 37-year-old goalkeeper broke the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match, stopping 15 shots as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City to claim a historic first point at the tournament.
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Arsenal enlist Rice and England teammates to lure Rogers in £85m move
Arsenal are targeting Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers as a top summer priority, with Declan Rice and fellow England internationals reportedly helping to persuade the 23-year-old to make an £85m switch to the Emirates Stadium.
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Ryan Giggs resurfaces with new partner and baby after domestic abuse case collapsed
Ryan Giggs, 52, has kept a low profile since the Crown Prosecution Service dropped domestic abuse charges against him in 2023. He has since welcomed a baby with partner Zara Charles and stepped down from his director of football role at Salford City, with reports suggesting a managerial return is on the horizon.
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Saliba admits he is not 100% fit as Arsenal's gruelling season takes its toll at World Cup
William Saliba has revealed he has been managing a back problem and minor niggles throughout Arsenal's Premier League title-winning campaign, admitting he is not fully fit heading into France's World Cup campaign but insists he will play through the pain.
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