World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Kane calls Wonderwall celebration one of his best England moments after Croatia win
Harry Kane described the post-match scenes at the AT&T Stadium — England players and fans singing Oasis's Wonderwall together — as one of his favourite moments in an England shirt after the Three Lions' opening World Cup victory over Croatia.
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USA face Australia in Seattle with a World Cup knockout-stage berth on the line
The United States host Australia in Seattle needing a win to secure their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Australia arrive in confident form after a 2-0 opening victory over Turkiye, making Group D's second fixture a genuine contest.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup Group C with place in last 16 at stake
Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 Group C fixture with both sides eyeing progression. Here is everything you need to know about the match, including kick-off time and venue.
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Felix Zwayer to referee USA vs Australia despite past match-fixing ban at World Cup 2026
Germany's Felix Zwayer will take charge of the United States vs Australia Group D clash at World Cup 2026, despite having served a six-month ban two decades ago after allegedly accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal.
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City's £200m midfield pursuit of Tonali and Anderson could price United out of the market
Manchester United need a central midfielder after Casemiro's departure, but Manchester City are targeting the same two players — Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson — in a combined outlay that could reach £200m and drive up prices across the board.
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Lineker to appear as ITV pundit at World Cup despite Netflix alignment
Gary Lineker will feature as a pundit on ITV's World Cup coverage for Germany's Group E clash with Ivory Coast in Toronto, despite being aligned with Netflix through The Rest Is Football podcast during the tournament.
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Neuer demands Germany seal knockout spot early as Napoli chief eyes Lukaku and De Bruyne
Manuel Neuer has called on Germany to clinch a last-32 place against Ivory Coast after their 7-1 opening win over Curacao. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will attend Belgium's clash with Iran to assess the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
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High winds force ITV's World Cup panel off New York rooftop mid-broadcast
Laura Woods, Juan Mata, Karen Carney, and Patrick Vieira were forced to abandon their outdoor rooftop studio in New York after fierce winds disrupted their live coverage of Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina on 18 June.
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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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