World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign with 4-2 victory over Croatia in USA
Thomas Tuchel's England side made a confident start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2 in their opening group match on US soil to sit top of their group.
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Panini World Cup 2026 sticker mega pack available at Sports Direct for as little as 4p per sticker
Sports Direct is selling a 112-sticker Panini FIFA World Cup 2026 Mega Set for £19.99, with new TopCashback members able to bring the cost down to £4.66 — roughly 4p per sticker — after the pack sold out at Argos.
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Wahi blocked in Canada, Ivory Coast deprived of striker against Germany
Suspected of involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Ligue 1, Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canadian territory and will miss Ivory Coast's match against Germany in the 2026 World Cup.
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Wenger and Terry's unlikely stand chat sparks fan theories at England's World Cup opener
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and ex-Chelsea captain John Terry were spotted deep in conversation during England's 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium, prompting widespread reaction from fans online.
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Ronaldo flops in Portugal's World Cup opener but vows to play on until 1,000th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo squandered two chances as Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener, drawing scathing criticism from Thierry Henry. The 41-year-old, on 973 career goals, has said he will not retire until he reaches the 1,000-goal milestone.
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England drawn against Greece in Women's World Cup play-off after Spain deny automatic qualification
England will face Greece in the first round of the UEFA Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs this October, after Sarina Wiegman's side finished second in their group behind reigning champions Spain.
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Lineker hails Kane as England's greatest ever striker after World Cup record equalled
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England. Lineker responded by calling Kane the greatest English striker the country has ever produced.
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Tuanzebe shuts down mentor Ronaldo as DR Congo stun Portugal at World Cup
Axel Tuanzebe helped DR Congo hold Portugal to a shock draw in their first World Cup game since 1974, neutralising former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, who cut a frustrated figure in Houston.
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France-Germany in Round of 16, Spain in Semis: Projected Bracket for France at 2026 World Cup
After their opening victory against Senegal (3-1), France are projected to top Group I with a 99.9% qualification chance. A potential bracket would see them face Sweden in the Round of 16, then Germany, Morocco, and Spain.
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Switzerland must beat Bosnia to stay alive after shock draw with Qatar at World Cup
Switzerland dropped two crucial points in their World Cup opener after Qatar equalised in stoppage time, and coach Murat Yakin admits his side cannot afford another slip when they face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Cameraman stretchered off after Khusanov collision as Colombia edge Uzbekistan
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov crashed into a pitchside cameraman in the 34th minute of Colombia's World Cup clash with Uzbekistan on Tuesday, leaving the camera operator requiring medical attention. Colombia won 3-1, with Luis Diaz scoring the decisive second goal.
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Ronaldo's sister defends him after Portugal are held by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo drew sharp criticism following Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Thierry Henry suggesting he played for himself. His sister Katia Aveiro hit back on social media, insisting no Portugal player performed well on the night.
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Drone shot down over South Korea training ahead of Mexico clash
A drone flew over South Korea's training ground during their tactical session ahead of their World Cup 2026 match against Mexico before being shot down by the Mexican National Guard. Two suspects reportedly fled the scene.
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Tuchel hails Kane as 'absolute leader' after England open World Cup with 4-2 win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel praised Harry Kane's 'complete performance' and called him an 'absolute leader' after the captain's first-half brace equalled Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record in a 4-2 Group L victory over Croatia in Dallas.
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Rashford's World Cup goal for England deepens Barcelona's regret over Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score England's fourth in a 4-2 win over Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, prompting Spanish media to question whether Barcelona chose the wrong Englishman after letting his loan option expire.
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Warren Barton left bleeding after bottle thrown from crowd at Azteca Stadium
Broadcaster Jacqui Oatley revealed that her FOX commentary partner Warren Barton was struck on the head by a bottle hurled from the stands during Colombia's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan at the Azteca Stadium, with a cameraman also injured in the chaos.
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2026 World Cup: Complete roundup after first day of group stage
All 48 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup have played their opening group match. Germany crushes Curaçao 7-1, Portugal held to a draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo, England beats Croatia 4-2.
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Morocco reaches 6th place worldwide, best FIFA ranking in its history
Benefiting from Portugal's draw against DR Congo (1-1) in the 2026 World Cup, Morocco climbs to 6th in the world rankings, an absolute record for the national team. Algeria, crushed 3-0 by Argentina, drops out of Africa's top 5.
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Kane equals Lineker's England record with brace as Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice in Dallas to match Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, as Gareth Southgate's side opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia. Kane credited Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both also on two goals from their openers — with spurring him on.
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Iraola beats Real Madrid and Man United to land Munoz in £34.5m Liverpool deal
Victor Munoz is set to become Andoni Iraola's first signing as Liverpool manager after the Reds triggered the 22-year-old Osasuna winger's release clause for £34.5m, fending off interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayer Leverkusen, and Barcelona.
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