World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Roy Keane's unworn 2002 World Cup shirt surfaces after 24 years in a Dublin lock-up
A Republic of Ireland shirt made for Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup — before he walked out on the squad in Saipan — has emerged from storage and is expected to fetch £20,000 at auction later this month.
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Prince William will only travel to World Cup 2026 if England reach the final
Prince William, patron of the Football Association, is not expected to attend any of England's group games in the United States and will only make the trip if the Three Lions reach the World Cup final on July 18 — their first since 1966.
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Fans stranded outside World Cup stadiums as Fifa and StubHub trade blame over ticket chaos
Thousands of fans have been left outside World Cup venues after tickets purchased on third-party resale platforms failed to transfer to Fifa's ticketing app. StubHub blames Fifa's technology infrastructure; Fifa points fans toward its own official marketplace.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup group stage as Tartan Army fills Boston streets
Scotland take on Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Friday, June 19, with thousands of Tartan Army supporters already celebrating in Boston ahead of what promises to be a demanding test.
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Ronaldo silent as João Neves faces cyberbullying wave
After downplaying Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2026 World Cup, João Neves has become the target of massive insults on social media. His captain's silence in the face of this campaign has sparked outrage.
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Ian Wright backs USMNT to reach semi-finals after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Ian Wright believes the United States can reach the World Cup semi-finals after Mauricio Pochettino's side opened their home tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice.
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Hakimi's rape trial appeal dismissed as PSG star prepares for World Cup duty
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for the alleged rape of a 24-year-old woman at his Paris home in February 2023, after a French court rejected his appeal against the trial order. The PSG and Morocco captain has consistently denied the allegations.
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De la Fuente defends Rodri as 'best in world' after Spain's shock draw with Cape Verde
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hit back at what he called 'insulting' criticism of Rodri after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener.
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Shearer backs Kane to shrug off penalty miss after record-equalling display against Croatia
Alan Shearer has dismissed concerns over Harry Kane's mental resilience after the England captain missed and retook a penalty before equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goals record of 10 in a 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Bayern Munich set €222m asking price for Olise if Frenchman requests departure
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Bayern Munich do not wish to sell Michael Olise this summer, but would allow the 24-year-old winger to leave for €222 million — the record transfer fee matching Neymar's 2017 move to PSG — if the player himself expressed a desire to quit the club.
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Nicky Butt warns Ronaldo is 'causing a problem' for Martinez as Portugal stumble at World Cup
Former Manchester United teammate Nicky Butt says Cristiano Ronaldo's untouchable status leaves Portugal manager Roberto Martinez in an impossible position after a disappointing draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener.
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3-0 Defeat to Argentina: Algeria Drops Four Places in FIFA Rankings
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick, Algeria loses eleven points in the FIFA rankings and falls to 32nd place worldwide, dropping out of Africa's top five.
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Pulisic in injury doubt as USA host Australia in crucial World Cup Group D clash
Christian Pulisic faces a race to be fit after sustaining a leg injury against Paraguay, as the United States host Australia in Seattle in a World Cup Group D match where a win would all but secure a place in the last 32 for either side.
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Renard named emergency coach in Tunisia, Verdez launches scathing attack on RTL
Called in after Tunisia's 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard faces fierce criticism from journalist Gilles Verdez, who says he has "no respect" for the new coach.
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Switzerland's Yakin admits timing substitutes around hydration breaks in 4-1 rout of Bosnia
Murat Yakin has openly admitted he delayed his triple substitution until the second-half hydration break against Bosnia & Herzegovina, saying it stopped opponents reacting. Switzerland scored four times in the final 16 minutes to win 4-1.
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Iran to file official Fifa complaint over 'oppressive' US travel restrictions at World Cup 2026
Iran's Football Federation will lodge a formal complaint with Fifa after US authorities denied the team permission to arrive more than one day before each match, forcing them to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, despite playing all three group games on American soil.
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Bellingham fronts England media after World Cup opener to silence Euro 2024 critics
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in their 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium and then stepped up to face the press — a deliberate contrast to his media silence at Euro 2024, which Gary Neville and Ian Wright both praised.
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Shearer urges Carrick not to bother convincing Rashford to stay at Manchester United
Alan Shearer believes Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Manchester United despite completing his Barcelona loan, and has advised new manager Michael Carrick against trying to persuade him to stay.
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Henry backtracks on Ronaldo criticism: "He can never be a problem for a team"
A day after criticizing Cristiano Ronaldo for his performance against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup, Thierry Henry softened his stance, stating that the Portuguese star remains "a solution" for his team.
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Olise starts as number 10, Dembélé moved to right wing against Iraq
Decisive after coming on as a substitute against Senegal (3-1), Michael Olise will start as number 10 against Iraq on Monday evening, replacing Ousmane Dembélé, who disappointed in France's opening group match.
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