World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Ferdinand urges Man United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina catches eye at World Cup
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after the winger's strong form for Barcelona and England. Meanwhile, Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has emerged as a transfer target following his goal against the Three Lions.
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Storm forces ITV to abandon New York rooftop studio mid-World Cup broadcast
Blustery conditions in New York left Laura Woods and pundits battling wind and clattering noise during ITV's World Cup coverage on Thursday, forcing the broadcaster to move its operation indoors partway through the evening.
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Ancelotti at €10M, Cannavaro ahead of him: Deschamps only 7th best-paid manager at 2026 World Cup
At the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps (€3.8M/year) ranks only 7th among the highest-paid managers. Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil's coach, dominates the hierarchy with €10M annually, while Fabio Cannavaro, in charge of Uzbekistan, earns more than the French manager.
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Nine Man United players risk missing Premier League opener due to World Cup commitments
As many as nine Manchester United players are competing at the 2026 World Cup and could still be recovering when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, leaving new permanent manager Michael Carrick short of key names for the opening fixture.
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DR Congo's historic draw against Portugal thrills Moutoussamy and Wissa
DR Congo claimed its first-ever World Cup point by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 tournament. Samuel Moutoussamy celebrated neutralizing Cristiano Ronaldo, while goalscorer Yoane Wissa dedicated the result to victims of the war in the country's east.
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Arsenal hijack Liverpool's teenage goalkeeper target and eye £100m Barcola bid
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool and Nottingham Forest to sign 15-year-old Northern Irish goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, with his father confirming the deal is done. The Gunners are also preparing a formal bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, valued at up to £105 million.
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USA face Australia in Seattle for first time in a decade at 2026 World Cup
The United States men's national team returns to Seattle for the first time in ten years when they face Australia in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup group match on Friday. Midfielder Weston McKennie, born nearby at Fort Lewis, is among the players experiencing the city's renowned soccer atmosphere for the first time with the national team.
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Kasey Keller backs USMNT to beat Australia but warns Pochettino's side still lacks consistency
USMNT all-time clean-sheet record holder Kasey Keller rates the US an '11 out of 10' after their 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, but cautions that Pochettino's side has repeatedly failed to replicate strong performances across 20 months together.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup opener
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off and taken to hospital after fracturing his tibia and fibula in a horror challenge during Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar. Opponent Assim Madibo, who was sent off, later visited the dressing room to apologise.
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Jonathan David's hat-trick fires Canada to historic first World Cup win in 6-0 rout of Qatar
Jonathan David scored three goals as Canada claimed their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, demolishing hosts Qatar 6-0 at BC Place on Thursday to all but secure a place in the knockout round.
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Toney bags second behind-closed-doors hat-trick as England rout Sporting KC 5-1
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick as England defeated Sporting KC 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday, with Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins also on the scoresheet. Trevoh Chalobah also joined the squad after Tino Livramento was ruled out through injury.
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Pearce and Keown on commentary duty as Mexico face South Korea in Group A clash
Jonathan Pearce and Martin Keown are on BBC commentary for Mexico vs South Korea, a Group A fixture in which both sides carry 100 per cent records into the game.
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Kone breaks leg in Canada's 6-0 World Cup rout of Qatar as Madibo sees red
Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a broken left leg after a foul by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 50th minute in Vancouver, casting a shadow over Canada's emphatic 6-0 victory. Madibo was initially booked before a VAR review upgraded the decision to a red card.
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Kone suffers broken leg as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in ugly World Cup clash
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group B opener in Vancouver, but the match was overshadowed by a serious lower-leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone that triggered a furious confrontation between players and coaching staff from both sides.
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Marsch pays tribute to Kone after Canada midfielder suffers suspected broken leg against Qatar
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has spoken emotionally about Ismael Kone after the midfielder appeared to break his leg during Canada's win over Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, with Marsch describing the injury as a huge loss for the squad.
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Gustavo Tejera named referee for Mexico v South Korea in World Cup Group A clash
Uruguay's Gustavo Tejera will take charge of Mexico v South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium, a Group A fixture where a win for either side could seal the first Round of 32 berth at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tartan Army's Boston takeover sparks Glasgow sister city deal at World Cup 2026
Scotland's fans have charmed Boston so thoroughly during the 2026 World Cup that the city has formalised a sister city partnership with Glasgow. The announcement came after viral scenes of Scottish supporters flooding bars, Fenway Park, and City Hall Plaza between matches.
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Canada's Koné stretchered off with leg injury in 6-0 World Cup rout of Qatar
Ismaël Koné was carried off on a stretcher in the 50th minute of Canada's 6-0 Group B victory over Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a late challenge from Qatar's Assim Madibo left him with an apparent lower leg injury.
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2026 World Cup surpasses 2018 and 2022 red card totals in just 27 games
Referees have issued five red cards — all straight reds — in the first 27 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, already exceeding the total from both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments combined. The surge has shaped several results, including a nine-man Qatar side and a three-red-card Mexico vs South Africa clash.
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Kone stretchered off with serious leg injury as Qatar finish with nine men against Canada
Ismael Kone was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in Canada's Group B World Cup match against Qatar in Vancouver. Qatar's Assim Madibo was sent off for the challenge following a VAR review, leaving the visitors with nine men.
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