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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Hervé Renard set to take charge of Tunisia after Lamouchi sacked following 5-1 World Cup loss
Tunisia are reportedly set to appoint Hervé Renard as national team coach after parting ways with Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 opening World Cup defeat to Sweden. The experienced Frenchman previously guided Saudi Arabia to their famous upset win over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup.
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Bouaddi chooses Morocco and shines against Brazil: Rothen accuses Deschamps of letting a rare talent slip away
Author of a fine performance with Morocco against Brazil (1-1) at the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi crystallizes regrets in France. For Jérôme Rothen, Didier Deschamps and the FFF bear responsibility for the loss of the LOSC midfielder.
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Bouaddi happy with Arsenal interest but focused on World Cup as Barcelona hijack Kroupi pursuit
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has acknowledged interest from Arsenal and PSG but insists his focus remains on Morocco's World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, Barcelona have entered the race for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, complicating Arsenal's pursuit of the 19-year-old.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi after 5-1 Sweden humiliation in World Cup opener
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one game of the 2026 World Cup, following a 5-1 Group F defeat to Sweden. Lamouchi becomes the first manager to be sacked while the tournament is still in progress.
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Iran players sing national anthem defiantly as protesters gather outside Los Angeles Stadium
Iran's players placed their hands over their hearts and sang along to their national anthem ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, even as demonstrators outside the stadium voiced opposition to the country's ruling regime.
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Iran's anthem booed at SoFi Stadium as FIFA's flag ban defied before New Zealand clash
Iran's national anthem was met with audible boos from sections of the crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of their World Cup group-stage match against New Zealand, as protesters defied a FIFA ruling banning pre-revolution 'Lion and Sun' flags inside the venue.
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Giroud slammed by viewers as BBC World Cup punditry debut divides opinion
Olivier Giroud's early appearances as a BBC World Cup pundit have drawn sharp criticism from viewers, with many calling for the former France striker to be dropped from the panel after a shaky start in the role.
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Araujo's late equaliser denies Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup upset
Maxi Araujo rescued a point for Uruguay with a close-range finish in the 80th minute, cancelling out Abdulelah Al-Amri's first-half opener in a 1-1 draw in Miami that leaves Group H wide open.
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World Cup 2030 explained: six nations, three continents and 104 matches
World Cup 2030 will be hosted primarily by Spain, Portugal and Morocco across 20 stadiums, with three centenary matches played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay — making it the first six-nation, three-continent tournament in the competition's history.
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Cesar Ramos named referee for Iran vs New Zealand in World Cup Group G opener
Mexican official Cesar Ramos will take charge of Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand at Inglewood Stadium on Monday, his third consecutive FIFA World Cup appointment. Ramos has never shown a red card across his seven World Cup games.
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Tunisia delete sacking announcement then deny Lamouchi has left after 5-1 rout by Sweden
The Tunisia Football Federation posted, then deleted, a statement confirming coach Sabri Lamouchi's dismissal following a 5-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Sweden in Mexico — leaving his future deeply uncertain ahead of Saturday's clash with Japan.
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Maguire wishes England squad well after shock World Cup omission leaves him 'gutted'
Harry Maguire has revealed he has spoken to several England players since being left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad, admitting he was 'shocked and gutted' by the decision but wishing his teammates well for the tournament.
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FIFA clear VAR official Shaun Evans over alleged white supremacist gesture at World Cup
FIFA have confirmed Australian VAR official Shaun Evans will face no action after being accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. Evans denied any intentional meaning behind the sign.
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Brazil set to keep Neymar sidelined for entire group stage to protect calf injury
Brazil are planning to keep Neymar out of their World Cup group-stage matches as medical staff manage his grade-two calf injury. The 32-year-old has not trained with the squad since arriving at Granja Comary on May 27, with a return targeting the knockout rounds.
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Vozinha's World Cup heroics against Spain overshadowed by mother's US visa heartbreak
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha saved seven shots to earn a famous goalless draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup, but his mother was unable to attend after US visa issues prevented her from entering the country.
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Lineker pledges to host The Rest Is Football in pants if USA win 2026 World Cup
Gary Lineker has doubled down on his famous pants pledge, promising to host an episode of The Rest Is Football wearing only American flag underwear if the United States win the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
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Maurizio Mariani named referee for Uruguay v Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 opener
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Uruguay's World Cup 2026 Group H opener against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium on June 15, with the officiating team set to wear distinctive 'flamingo pink' shirts in tribute to the host city.
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Cape Verde's 40-year-old keeper stuns Spain to earn historic World Cup draw
Debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a goalless draw at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha producing a string of crucial saves to deny the tournament favourites in a result that sent shockwaves through the expanded 48-team World Cup.
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Merlin the duck steals Mexico's World Cup opener after going viral in national kit
A two-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's colours, became an overnight internet sensation after parading through Mexico City following the host nation's opening World Cup victory over South Africa.
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Adams insists Pulisic 'will be ready' for USA's World Cup clash with Australia despite calf concern
Christian Pulisic trained separately from the USA squad on Monday after being substituted at halftime against Paraguay with a sore left calf. Midfielder Tyler Adams dismissed concerns, saying the AC Milan forward will be fit for Friday's Group B match in Seattle.
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