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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Amad Diallo's 90th-minute strike ends Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run at World Cup 2026
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo came off the bench to score in the 90th minute, giving Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia and ending the South Americans' 19-game unbeaten streak. Liverpool-linked teenager Yan Diomande was lively throughout for the Elephants.
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Uruguay's charter flight denied US entry hours before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left in travel chaos on Sunday after their chartered aircraft was refused permission to enter United States airspace ahead of their Group H opener against Saudi Arabia in Miami. A replacement plane was arranged and the team eventually landed.
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Isak and Gyokeres fire Sweden to 5-1 rout of Tunisia in World Cup opener
Sweden made an emphatic start to their World Cup campaign, beating Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet under Graham Potter.
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FIFA and airline trade blame after Uruguay's Copa América flight chaos in Cancun
Uruguay's squad was stranded in Cancun after their charter flight to Miami was delayed by a permitting error, with the Uruguayan Football Federation initially pointing the finger at FIFA before the governing body blamed the airline.
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Cunha must seize Brazil starting spot after Igor Thiago flops against Morocco
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha came off the bench as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener, with starter Igor Thiago hauled off at the 61st minute after just 16 touches and a glaring missed header.
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Martínez's finger injury casts doubt over Argentina ahead of Algeria clash
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, still troubled by a right-hand finger injury, left Kansas City training grimacing. Should he be ruled out, Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille) would start against Algeria on Wednesday.
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Havertz and Balogun lead World Cup 2026 golden boot race after opening-round doubles
Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat Curacao to join USA's Folarin Balogun at the top of the World Cup 2026 golden boot standings, with both strikers on two goals after the opening round.
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Lightning strikes Manhattan twice, forcing ITV presenters off air during Sweden's 5-1 rout of Tunisia
ITV's World Cup studio team was driven indoors during live coverage of Sweden's 5-1 Group F win over Tunisia after lightning struck One World Trade Centre twice in Manhattan, New York. Presenter Semra Hunter and pundit Jobi McAnuff addressed viewers from inside after the dramatic weather event.
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Liverpool eye free Darwin Nunez return among five transfer targets as window opens
Liverpool have identified up to five potential signings as the summer transfer window opens, with former striker Darwin Nunez among the targets after his Al Hilal stint. The 26-year-old Uruguayan could return to Anfield on a free transfer.
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World Cup 2026 group stage guide: fixtures, results and standings for all 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations across 12 groups for the first time, with the top two sides from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a new round of 32. Co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada are top seeds, while England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.
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Taremi slams FIFA over World Cup tension as Iran arrive in Los Angeles amid visa chaos
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi accused FIFA of failing to deliver its message of peace ahead of Tuesday's World Cup opener against New Zealand, after 11 Iranian officials were denied US visas and the squad was forced to relocate their training base to Mexico.
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Tchouameni warns: Senegal represents a real danger for France from the start
A few days before France's opening World Cup match against Senegal in New York, Aurélien Tchouameni sounds the alarm and recalls the historical difficulties the Blues have faced in their competition openers.
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Tottenham target Van Hecke faces eye tests after facial injury in Holland's World Cup draw with Japan
Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, a Tottenham transfer target, suffered significant swelling to his right eye during the Netherlands' 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan in Dallas and will be assessed by Dutch medical staff on Monday.
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West Ham demand £80m for Fernandes as Arsenal also chase World Cup teenager Bouaddi
West Ham shareholder Daniel Kretinsky has insisted the relegated club have no financial need to sell Mateus Fernandes despite Arsenal and Manchester United interest, valuing the Portuguese midfielder at £80m. Arsenal are also pursuing Lille's 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, with talks scheduled after the World Cup.
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FIFA blames airline as Uruguay stranded in Mexico before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left waiting in Cancun after their chartered flight lacked clearance to enter the US, forcing delays ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 group match against Saudi Arabia. FIFA blamed an airline permitting error; the Uruguayan FA had pointed the finger at FIFA.
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Taremi blasts FIFA as Iran endure visa chaos and war tensions at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised FIFA for failing to shield his squad from the disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Iran war, with the team forced to train in Mexico and facing repeated visa denials ahead of their Group Stage opener against New Zealand.
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Amad Diallo Snatches Victory for Ivory Coast Against Ecuador in 90th Minute
Ivory Coast opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. Amad Diallo, brought on as a substitute, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute to secure three points for Emerse Faé's Elephants.
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FIFA adds Spanish as fourth language after Hakimi and Vinicius Jr press conference disputes go viral
FIFA has changed its press conference translation policy to include Spanish as a fourth language following two awkward incidents involving Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Jr at the 2026 World Cup.
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PSG plot €130m double swoop for West Ham's Summerville after World Cup goal on Netherlands debut
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing a combined €130 million bid for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville and midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the Hammers' relegation forcing £100 million in player sales to meet financial fair play requirements.
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ITV's World Cup picture quality draws widespread viewer fury during Japan vs Netherlands
Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in an entertaining World Cup opener, but ITV viewers flooded social media with complaints about the broadcaster's poor picture quality throughout the match.
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