World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Haaland to wear captain's armband as Norway open World Cup 2026 campaign against Iraq
Erling Haaland will captain Norway when they face Iraq in their opening World Cup 2026 group match on Tuesday, wearing the armband that sets him apart from his teammates.
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England x Palace x Nike World Cup collection returns to shelves after selling out in an hour
The England x Nike x Palace lifestyle collection, which sold out within an hour of its debut last Friday, has gone on wider sale at select retailers including Nike, with prices ranging from £37.99 for a t-shirt to £749.99 for a premium leather varsity jacket.
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Hervé Renard marries Viviane Deye, widow of Bruno Metsu, in 2019
Sacked by Saudi Arabia then recalled by Tunisia for the 2026 World Cup, Hervé Renard has been sharing his life since 2019 with Viviane Deye, widow of former national team coach Bruno Metsu, who died in 2013.
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Visas Denied, Late Arrival: Iran Denounces Unacceptable Conditions After Draw with New Zealand
After a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup 2026 Group G opener, Iranian head coach Amir Ghalenoei strongly protested the restrictions imposed on his delegation in the United States: around fifteen staff members denied visas, travel bans, and sabotaged preparation.
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Iran forced to leave USA immediately after World Cup draw as players condemn 'disastrous' conditions
Iran's players and coaching staff have condemned their treatment at the 2026 World Cup after being ordered to leave the United States within hours of their 2-2 draw with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium, with head coach Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi both criticising the restrictions imposed on the squad.
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Iran's Mohebi denies gun gesture after controversial celebration in World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi has addressed accusations that he mimicked shooting a gun while celebrating his 64th-minute equaliser as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a result that twice saw the Iranians come from behind.
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Scaloni warns of Algeria threat ahead of Argentina's World Cup 2026 opener
Title holders Argentina face Algeria in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni has publicly acknowledged the Fennecs' danger, comparing their style to Morocco's.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain in stunning World Cup debut
Cape Verde, one of the lowest-ranked teams at the 2026 World Cup, held European champions Spain to a goalless draw on day five — the biggest result in the island nation's footballing history. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams both started on the bench due to hamstring injuries.
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Arsenal open talks to sign Bouaddi as Giroud hails World Cup star's extraordinary maturity
Arsenal have begun discussions to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, after his impressive World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil. Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea are also in the running for the teenager, who is contracted at Lille until 2029.
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Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama
Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.
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Renard named Tunisia head coach mid-World Cup after 5-1 loss to Sweden
Sacked by Saudi Arabia in spring, Hervé Renard steps in urgently to replace Sabri Lamouchi on Tunisia's bench following a devastating 5-1 defeat to Sweden. He will manage his third World Cup with a third different national team.
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Ronaldo to start at 41: Obraniak backs CR7 before Portugal-DR Congo
On the eve of Portugal's first World Cup 2026 match against DR Congo, former international Ludovic Obraniak defends Cristiano Ronaldo's selection, arguing that CR7 remains Portugal's best striker despite being 41 years old.
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Iran midfielder's 'gun celebration' sparks controversy after World Cup draw with New Zealand
Mohammad Mohebi's goal gesture drew accusations of mimicking a firearm as Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener. The match was already charged with political tension, with Iran's national anthem booed and pre-revolutionary flags displayed in the stands.
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VAR Referee Shaun Evans Cleared After Alleged White Power Gesture During Germany-Curaçao Match
Australian VAR supervisor Shaun Evans was accused of making a white supremacist gesture during the Germany-Curaçao World Cup match (7-1). FIFA opened an investigation and cleared him of wrongdoing.
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Rabiot, Doué and Koundé ruled out by supporters ahead of France-Senegal
On the eve of France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Senegal, a poll reveals that French supporters would reject three of the players expected to start by Didier Deschamps: Rabiot, Doué and Koundé.
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Halilhodzic breaks silence: "What I experienced in Morocco was a real nightmare"
Removed from the Morocco national team four months before the 2022 World Cup, Vahid Halilhodzic reveals his lingering bitterness and says he has not watched a single Morocco match since his dismissal.
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Ndiaye wants Senegal to break the same glass ceiling as Morocco at 2026 World Cup
On the eve of Senegal's clash with France at the 2026 World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye cites Morocco's historic run in 2022 as a model, while asserting Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title despite post-tournament controversy.
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Haaland fuels Norway's World Cup belief as nation ends 28-year wait
Norway return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Erling Haaland scoring 16 goals in qualifying to spearhead a side many pundits are tipping as dark horses alongside Martin Odegaard.
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Four draws in one day: Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all held at World Cup 2026
A historic day at the 2026 World Cup produced four draws — only the second time that has happened in a single day in the tournament's history. Iran, Belgium, Spain and Uruguay all dropped points in results that could reshape the knockout-stage picture.
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Bielsa fumes at reporters over viral FIFA photo after Uruguay's draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa refused to explain his viral FIFA World Cup photo at his post-match press conference, insisting 'I'm not a model' after Uruguay were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament opener.
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