World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Giroud warns Rooney to expect Ronaldo text after 'raging' World Cup remark
Wayne Rooney predicted Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'raging' after Mbappe, Haaland and Messi all scored in the World Cup opener, prompting Olivier Giroud to warn his fellow pundit that a message from the Portugal captain would be incoming.
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Milan target Gonçalo Ramos for €40m, but PSG's asking price is too high
AC Milan have identified PSG striker Gonçalo Ramos as their top offensive priority for the summer transfer window, but a valuation gap threatens to derail negotiations quickly. Paris are demanding €40 million for the 25-year-old Portuguese forward, while Transfermarkt estimates his market value at around €30 million.
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Argentina fans shot at in Kansas City Uber on way to World Cup opener against Algeria
A group of Argentina supporters say a passing car fired twice at their Uber while travelling to the team's 2026 World Cup match against Algeria in Kansas City, with the driver reportedly struck in the leg by gunfire.
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Klopp apologises after Nagelsmann quip sparks row with Germany legend Effenberg
Jurgen Klopp has issued a public apology after joking he could replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach during live punditry, drawing sharp criticism from former international Stefan Effenberg.
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McGinn silences Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe with winner in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years
John McGinn scored the only goal as Scotland beat Haiti in their 2026 World Cup opener, then calmly defended Roy Keane's pre-match criticism — admitting the ITV pundit 'had a point' about his inconsistency.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim to officiate Ronaldo's World Cup opener against DR Congo
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, the Qatari official who refereed at the 2022 World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Portugal's Group K opener against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score at six World Cups.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested over match-fixing allegations weeks before World Cup
Elye Wahi, 23, was arrested by French police on 28 May as part of an investigation into whether the Nice forward deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz in Ligue 1 on 17 May. He has since been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Selling his home to follow England, Andy Milne lands free hotel deal for his World Cup dream trip
Andy Milne, known as 'That World Cup Guy', was set to sell his £350,000 second home to fund his US World Cup journey — until Hilton Hotels stepped in with a free accommodation offer covering every England venue.
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Vieira compares Olise to Platini and Zidane after masterclass against Senegal
Decisive in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise received glowing praise from Patrick Vieira, who places him in the lineage of Platini and Zidane and sees him as a future Ballon d'Or winner.
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Messi weeps after World Cup hat-trick as father Jorge battles serious health problems
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup title defence opener, but broke down in tears on the pitch — later hinting at a difficult family situation linked to his father Jorge's deteriorating health.
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Portugal honour Diogo Jota with wristbands at World Cup 2026 after star's fatal crash
Portugal's players are wearing commemorative wristbands bearing Diogo Jota's name at the 2026 World Cup, two years after the Liverpool forward died alongside his brother in a car crash in Spain on 3 July 2025 — just two days after his wife shared wedding photos online.
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England face Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener as Tuchel seeks first win since 1966
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, with a 9pm kick-off. It is England's first World Cup fixture since Gareth Southgate's departure, and their first meeting with Croatia since the 2018 semi-final defeat.
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World Cup 2026 sets single-day attendance record as ticket price row rumbles on
A crowd of 281,223 fans attended four World Cup matches on 16 June 2026, breaking the previous single-day record of 277,070 set in the United States on 28 June 1994. The milestone arrives as Fifa continues to face criticism over ticket pricing, including a public rebuke from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Kane wears exclusive Golden Boot patch as he equals Beckham's England cap record against Croatia
Harry Kane will sport a rare FIFA-authorised Golden Boot patch on his shirt against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, an honour shared only with Kylian Mbappé and James Rodríguez. The Bayern Munich striker will also earn his 115th England cap, drawing level with David Beckham.
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BBC and ITV name their World Cup 2026 presenter, pundit and commentator line-ups
BBC Sport and ITV Sport have confirmed their broadcast teams for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rooney, Shearer and Hart headline the BBC, while Keane, Neville, Vieira and Postecoglou join ITV's roster.
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DR Congo supporters blocked from entering United States due to Ebola ahead of Portugal clash
Due to a resurgence of the Ebola epidemic, Congolese supporters have been denied entry to the United States. DR Congo faces Portugal on Wednesday in Houston for its return to the World Cup, 52 years after its last appearance.
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Michael Oliver cleared to referee Netherlands vs Sweden after World Cup injury scare
FIFA has confirmed that Premier League referee Michael Oliver will return to duty at the 2026 World Cup after being forced to withdraw from his opening assignment against Ecuador and Ivory Coast through injury. Oliver will take charge of the Group F clash between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston on Saturday.
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Ivana Knöll accuses England of arrogance ahead of England-Croatia World Cup clash
Iconic Croatia supporter Ivana Knöll has branded England arrogant ahead of the opening match between the two nations at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. She predicts at least a quarter-final finish for her country.
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BBC apologises after mixing up Saliba and Upamecano in France's World Cup line-up graphic
The BBC was forced to apologise after incorrectly displaying Dayot Upamecano's photo in place of William Saliba — and Ibrahima Konate's image instead of Jules Kounde — during pre-match coverage of France's 3-1 win over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.
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