World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Roy Keane names Sir Alex Ferguson in his 'Mount Rushmore' of football despite end-of-career bitterness
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among the four most significant figures in his football life, despite admitting he was left disappointed by the way Ferguson treated him at the end of his Manchester United career.
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Lineker accuses FIFA of using World Cup hydration breaks as disguised ad slots
Gary Lineker has criticised FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they function as advertising opportunities and disrupt match momentum — pointing to Germany's 7-1 rout of Curacao as a prime example.
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De la Fuente confirms Yamal fit to feature against Cape Verde but not for 90 minutes
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has eased concerns over Lamine Yamal ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group H opener against Cape Verde, confirming the Barcelona forward is available but unlikely to play a full game.
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Van Dijk calls out FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks after Netherlands draw with Japan
Virgil van Dijk has publicly criticised FIFA's decision to enforce three-minute hydration breaks in all 104 World Cup matches, including games played in air-conditioned stadiums. The Liverpool captain scored but could not prevent the Netherlands being held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in Dallas.
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Tunisia sack Lamouchi hours after 5-1 thrashing by Sweden at World Cup 2026
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, making him the tournament's first managerial casualty. Former Sunderland forward Wahbi Khazri will take charge as interim for the remainder of the competition.
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England open 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas on June 17
Thomas Tuchel's England side begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, before further fixtures against Ghana and Panama complete their group stage schedule.
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Kubo leaves Netherlands vs Japan in wheelchair after knee scare in 2-2 World Cup draw
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo was substituted on 75 minutes and later seen in a wheelchair after a collision with Denzel Dumfries in Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas. Japan's medical staff will assess him internally before Saturday's Group F clash with Tunisia.
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Barcelona decline £26m Rashford option, forcing Manchester United to find new buyer
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26 million purchase option on Marcus Rashford after his loan spell, leaving Manchester United to seek a permanent buyer for the 27-year-old this summer.
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Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Postecoglou to analyse Spain v Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
ITV has confirmed its presenting team for Spain's Group F opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday. Mark Pougatch will host from New York, with Juan Mata, Emma Hayes and Ange Postecoglou as pundits and Sam Matterface leading commentary alongside Lee Dixon.
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Keane names Ferguson on his football Mount Rushmore despite 'bad smell' jibe months ago
Roy Keane has included Sir Alex Ferguson among his four most influential figures in football, just months after publicly questioning the former Manchester United manager's continued involvement at Old Trafford.
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Garcia excludes Openda and Sels from World Cup in 'heartbreaking' decision
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed he personally called Loïs Openda and Matz Sels to inform them of their exclusion from the 2026 World Cup squad, describing the choice as 'heartbreaking'. Garcia, appointed in January 2025, has made the remobilization of the squad's senior players central to his mandate.
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Liverpool and PSG told to wait as Diomande shines on World Cup debut for Ivory Coast
Yan Diomande delivered a standout performance for Ivory Coast against Ecuador at World Cup 2026, creating five chances, but his manager Emerse Faé has insisted all transfer talk — including links to Liverpool and PSG — must wait until after the tournament.
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Croatia's Caleta-Car hails Kane as 'master of the game' ahead of World Cup opener in Dallas
Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car has praised Harry Kane as a 'master of the game' as England and Croatia prepare to meet in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to the 2018 semi-finals.
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Mexican fan who made racist gesture at World Cup resigns and issues public apology
Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes was filmed pulling the corners of his eyes behind South Korean influencer Ino Cat during South Korea's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Guadalajara. He has since resigned from his job and issued a video apology to the Korean community.
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Mbappé reveals Euro 2021 was worst atmosphere moment of his France career
In an interview with Le Parisien, Kylian Mbappé revealed that Euro 2021, marked by France's elimination to Switzerland, was the moment when the national team was "the least united" since his arrival in the squad.
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Henderson defends Bellingham as England's World Cup X factor amid media criticism
Jordan Henderson has passionately backed Jude Bellingham ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, saying criticism of the Real Madrid midfielder is "hard to read" and that he gives the Three Lions a genuine X factor.
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Up to 35,000 protesters vow to disrupt Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles
Iranian diaspora activists plan mass demonstrations at SoFi Stadium on Monday as Iran face New Zealand in their World Cup group opener, with organisers promising to boo the national anthem and display pre-revolutionary flags.
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Basile Boli Snags Selfie with Jay-Z Pitchside in Philadelphia
Present at Lincoln Financial Field to watch his protégé Yan Diomandé, Jay-Z was intercepted by Basile Boli during the Côte d'Ivoire–Ecuador match (1-0), which counted toward Group E of the 2026 World Cup.
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Liverpool edges PSG in race for Yan Diomandé after brilliant World Cup
Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé (19) from Leipzig, previously linked with PSG, is now reportedly closer to Liverpool, according to journalist Abdellah Boulma. Leipzig hopes to convince him to extend his contract by one year.
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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh appointed for Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup opener
Adham Makhadmeh, a Jordanian official with 167 international matches to his name, will referee Spain's World Cup Group H opener against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium on Monday, with a sell-out crowd of over 75,000 expected.
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