World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Ismael Kone stretchered off with suspected broken leg as Qatar's Madibo sees red
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg during his country's World Cup clash with Qatar. The player who made the challenge, Assim Madibo, was sent off as Kone was given oxygen on the sideline.
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Khusanov gifts signed shirt to cameraman he floored during Uzbekistan's World Cup debut
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has apologised and presented a signed Uzbekistan shirt to the camera operator he accidentally knocked over during his country's opening World Cup match against Colombia, which ended in a 3-1 defeat.
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Mokoena's late penalty earns South Africa a draw to keep World Cup hopes alive
Teboho Mokoena converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta, leaving both sides needing a win in their final World Cup 2026 group game to advance.
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High winds force ITV's Laura Woods and pundits off rooftop World Cup studio in New York
ITV's open-air World Cup studio on a Brooklyn rooftop was abandoned mid-broadcast after high winds distorted sound and buffeted presenter Laura Woods and pundits Juan Mata, Patrick Vieira and Karen Carney, forcing the team indoors.
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Postecoglou, Hayes and Wright-Phillips join Woods for Canada vs Qatar at World Cup 2026
Laura Woods leads ITV's studio coverage of Canada vs Qatar at World Cup 2026, joined by former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, USA Women's coach Emma Hayes, and ex-Manchester City forward Bradley Wright-Phillips. Seb Hutchinson and Andros Townsend are on commentary.
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Johan Manzambi scores twice as a substitute to fire Switzerland past Bosnia at World Cup 2026
The 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder came off the bench to break the deadlock and seal a 4-1 win for Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles, becoming the youngest substitute to score multiple goals in a single World Cup fixture.
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Christian Garay named referee for Canada vs Qatar — a World Cup debut 12 years in the making
Chilean official Christian Garay takes charge of Canada's World Cup 2026 group match against Qatar, becoming the first Chilean referee at a World Cup since Enrique Osses at Brazil 2014. He is joined by an almost entirely Chilean crew.
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Reform MP branded irresponsible for linking England World Cup wins to domestic abuse levels
Sarah Pochin, Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, claimed England must 'keep winning' at the World Cup to prevent a rise in domestic abuse — remarks condemned by leading charities Women's Aid and Refuge as misleading and dangerous.
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Roldan chases World Cup debut on home turf as USA face Australia in Seattle
Cristian Roldan, who has spent his entire professional career with the Seattle Sounders, is desperate to feature when the United States face Australia on Friday at the very stadium where he plays his club football — having been left unused throughout the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Canada reverses ban to let spot-fixing suspect Wahi face Germany at World Cup
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to enter Canada and play against Germany on Saturday, days after being denied entry following his arrest on spot-fixing suspicion. No formal charges have been brought against the Nice forward.
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Messi in Tears After Hat-trick as Father Hospitalized
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, but left the pitch in tears. His family confirmed that his father Jorge, 68, is under close medical supervision in Argentina and unable to travel to the United States.
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Diomande reveals sister's death and failed trials behind £100m World Cup rise
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has written a raw personal letter detailing the death of his 15-year-old sister Roxane and a string of rejected trials before his breakthrough, as Liverpool and PSG circle the 19-year-old Ivory Coast star.
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England and Scotland's potential last-32 opponents at the 2026 World Cup
Both England and Scotland have won their opening World Cup group fixtures, putting them on course for the Round of 32. England could face Portugal and a Cristiano Ronaldo rematch, while Scotland's likely opponents would come from Group F.
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Felix Zwayer, referee with a match-fixing past, to officiate USA vs Australia at World Cup 2026
German official Felix Zwayer, who received a six-month ban in 2005 after the Robert Hoyzer match-fixing scandal, will referee the USA's second Group D game against Australia on Friday, June 19 in Seattle — a win for either side guarantees a place in the knockout stage.
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Philadelphia police deploy real-time 50-language body cameras ahead of World Cup influx
Philadelphia officers are now equipped with body cameras that translate 50 languages in real time, replacing slow call-in language services as the city prepares to host Brazil, France, and Croatia group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Ronaldo's sister backs him by taking aim at Fernandes after Portugal's DR Congo draw
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 Group K opener in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes both criticised for flat performances. Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro then publicly endorsed a social media post mocking Fernandes' contribution.
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Tuchel's photographer complaint forces Fifa to change national anthem rules at World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's frustration at being blocked by photographers during England's national anthem before their 4-2 win over Croatia has prompted Fifa to issue an immediate rule change, allowing coaches to stand to the side of camera crews during pre-match ceremonies.
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Czech Republic and South Africa draw 1-1: both teams on the brink of elimination at 2026 World Cup
Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 in Atlanta on Thursday. Already defeated in the first round, both nations are now on the verge of elimination ahead of their final match on June 25.
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Wahi cleared to enter Canada for World Cup after visa drama linked to corruption probe
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorisation to enter Canada for Saturday's World Cup Group E clash against Germany, hours after his federation initially said he would be unable to travel due to visa complications tied to a French sports corruption investigation.
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Liverpool sign Victor Munoz for £34.5m, pipping Newcastle to Iraola's first transfer
Liverpool have triggered the £34.5m release clause of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, beating Newcastle United to the 22-year-old Spain international who is set to become Andoni Iraola's first signing and a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.
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