World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Yamal names Neymar as his idol, snubbing Messi and Ronaldo ahead of World Cup
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has revealed Neymar is his footballing idol, passing over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 18-year-old Spain star could face the Brazilian later in the 2026 World Cup.
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Istvan Kovacs named referee for Tunisia vs Japan at Club World Cup
Romanian official Istvan Kovacs will take charge of the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. The 41-year-old UEFA elite referee previously officiated the 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves — a record for any 90-minute World Cup match since 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, securing the tiny Caribbean nation's first point at a World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curaçao their first-ever World Cup point
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-breaking 15-save performance to hold Ecuador to a draw at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, securing the Caribbean nation's first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao historic draw against Ecuador at World Cup
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a goalless draw against Ecuador at the World Cup, just days after the Caribbean nation's 7-1 defeat to Germany. Former Manchester United winger Tahith Chong also impressed before his withdrawal in the 76th minute.
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Dias urges Portugal unity after Ronaldo scrutiny follows World Cup opening draw
Rúben Dias has called for calm within Portugal's squad after their 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Kansas City drew widespread criticism, much of it aimed at 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo following another goalless World Cup display.
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Lineker jokes 'old habits' after accidentally presenting ITV's World Cup coverage
Gary Lineker, appearing as a pundit on ITV for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, briefly slipped into presenter mode before Laura Woods cut him off — a nod to his 26 years fronting BBC's Match of the Day.
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Royal Mail invites children to write letters to England and Scotland's World Cup squads
Royal Mail is encouraging children aged 4-17 across England and Scotland to send letters of support to their favourite players during the 2026 World Cup, with dedicated Freepost addresses set up for both nations.
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Schlotterbeck injury clouds Liverpool transfer pursuit after Germany's World Cup comeback
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid, left Germany's World Cup group-stage win over Ivory Coast at half-time with a suspected medial ligament problem. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said the outlook is 'not looking good'.
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Tuchel set to bench Saka again against Ghana as Achilles concern shapes England's World Cup plan
Thomas Tuchel has signalled Bukayo Saka will not start England's second World Cup group game against Ghana on Tuesday, with the manager carefully managing the Arsenal winger's Achilles tendinitis ahead of the knockout rounds.
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Gary Lineker's brief ITV appearance during Germany vs Ivory Coast leaves viewers baffled
Gary Lineker appeared on ITV's World Cup coverage ahead of Germany vs Ivory Coast but departed the studio before kick-off, leaving viewers confused after just 20 minutes on air.
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Saka misses training with Achilles concern ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Bukayo Saka has been absent from England training ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group L fixture against Ghana, with the Arsenal winger managing a long-standing Achilles injury. Thomas Tuchel has suggested Saka may not start until England's final group game against Panama.
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Ma Ning to make World Cup refereeing debut as Ecuador face elimination against Curacao
China's Ma Ning takes charge of Ecuador vs Curacao in Kansas City, making his World Cup refereeing debut. Ecuador must win to stay alive in Group E after losing their opener to Ivory Coast, while Curacao are rebuilding after a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 thrashing and hand Hervé Renard the reins for Japan clash
Sabri Lamouchi has become the first manager sacked during a World Cup after Tunisia's 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden. Hervé Renard was immediately appointed to lead the side into their Group F match against Japan in Monterrey on June 21.
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Undav's brace turns around Germany's match against Ivory Coast and secures Round of 16 spot
Deniz Undav came off the bench in the 68th minute and scored twice (68', 90+4') to erase Franck Kessié's opening goal and give Germany a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto, securing qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Super-sub Undav nets twice late on to seal Germany's place in World Cup last 32
Denis Undav came off the bench to equalise and then score a stoppage-time winner as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, clinching top spot in Group E at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lineker slams FIFA's 'incomprehensible' ticket prices and hails Kane as England's greatest ever number 9
Gary Lineker made a surprise appearance on ITV's Germany vs Ivory Coast broadcast at the 2026 World Cup, condemning FIFA's ticket pricing as forcing fans to 'sell their car' while declaring Harry Kane England's best-ever number nine.
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Liverpool scout 18-year-old Herrington at World Cup as Barcelona face transfer competition
Liverpool have sent scouts to the World Cup to watch Colorado Rapids centre-back Lucas Herrington, 18, with Barcelona also tracking the Australian international after an opening bid was reportedly rejected.
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Bellingham vows to give everything for England at World Cup to honour late grandfather
Jude Bellingham has revealed that memories of his late grandfather — who died just before his senior England debut — drive him every time he lines up for the Three Lions, as he targets World Cup glory.
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Lineker returns to TV punditry as ITV fields star line-up for Germany vs Ivory Coast
Gary Lineker makes a rare television appearance as part of ITV's punditry panel for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, joining Laura Woods, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Duncan Ferguson.
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