World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Netherlands face Japan in World Cup 2026 Group F clash of dark horses
Netherlands and Japan meet in Group F at World Cup 2026, with both sides considered among the tournament's most dangerous underdogs. Ronald Koeman's defensively solid Dutch side face a cohesive, pressing Japan team missing Kaoru Mitoma.
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Germany face Curacao in World Cup 2026 opener with Nagelsmann chasing record fifth title
Germany begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao in Group E in Texas, with Julian Nagelsmann's side targeting a record-equalling fifth world title. Emma Hayes, Juan Mata and Ian Wright will provide studio analysis for UK viewers.
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Jalal Jayed named referee for Germany vs Curacao at World Cup 2026
Moroccan official Jalal Jayed will take charge of Germany's World Cup 2026 opener against Curacao at NRG Stadium in Houston, becoming the first Moroccan referee at a World Cup since 2002.
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Chelsea sell Cucurella to Real Madrid for £51.7m days after his Xabi Alonso praise
Chelsea have agreed to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £51.7million, with an initial fee of £47.4m. The Spain full-back will complete the move after the World Cup, despite having three years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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Salah and De Bruyne's World Cup duel exposes what the Premier League has lost
Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne face each other as captains of Egypt and Belgium in Seattle's Group G opener, a meeting that underscores how much English football depended on two players it almost never had.
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Eze vows to step up for England penalties despite Champions League final miss
Eberechi Eze missed Arsenal's second penalty in their 4-3 Champions League final defeat to PSG, but the 27-year-old says he will volunteer again if England face a shootout at the 2026 World Cup.
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Portugal carry Diogo Jota's memory into World Cup as Vitinha urges game-by-game focus
Portugal have arrived in the United States for the 2026 World Cup bearing bracelets inscribed with the name of the late Diogo Jota, as midfielder Vitinha called for calm amid expectations that the squad can win their first-ever world title.
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FIFA paying rejected Somali referee Artan in full is guilt, not generosity
Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport after 11 hours of interrogation by US immigration officials and sent home to Mogadishu without officiating a single match. FIFA has since confirmed he will receive his full World Cup fee.
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Scotland end 35-year World Cup wait with 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium on Saturday to record their first World Cup victory since 1990, ending a 35-year wait. The Tartan Army celebrated in style, filling the stadium with renditions of 'Country Roads' and 'Sweet Caroline'.
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Tornado warning forces England to shelter as World Cup 2026 preparations hit fresh disruption
Thomas Tuchel's England squad were forced indoors by a tornado warning in Kansas City ahead of their Group L opener against Croatia, days after training equipment was stolen before their arrival.
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Endo retires from international football after broken foot ends World Cup dream
Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan's World Cup squad and retired from international football after failing to recover from a broken left foot and ruptured ligament sustained in February. The Liverpool midfielder, 33, earned 73 caps for Japan since 2015.
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Scotland beats Haiti and secures first World Cup group-stage win since 1990
Scotland dominated Haiti 1-0 on Saturday in Kansas City thanks to a goal from John McGinn in the 27th minute. The Scots claim their first group-stage victory at a World Cup since 1990 and take the lead in Group C.
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Irankunda's wonder strike makes him Australia's youngest World Cup scorer as Socceroos lead Turkey
Nestory Irankunda became Australia's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer with a stunning solo effort in the 27th minute, giving the Socceroos a 1-0 half-time lead over Turkey in their Group D clash despite being outplayed on possession and shots.
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Two men charged after England World Cup van raided of $18,000 in kit and memorabilia
Two men have been charged with receiving stolen property after an England team van was raided during transit from their West Palm Beach training camp to Kansas City. All items, valued at around $18,000, have since been recovered.
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Two former Manchester United academy players set to make World Cup history with Curacao against Germany
Kenji Gorre and Tahith Chong, both products of Manchester United's academy, will line up for Curacao tonight in Houston as the Caribbean island becomes the smallest nation ever to play a World Cup finals fixture.
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Irankunda's stunning counter-attack goal puts Australia ahead against Turkiye at World Cup
Nestory Irankunda, the 20-year-old Watford winger signed from Bayern Munich, scored a brilliant 27th-minute counter-attack goal to give Australia a 1-0 lead over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener.
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World Cup 2026: Algeria faces Argentina with Marciniak, referee of 2022 final
Algeria will begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Argentina with Polish referee Szymon Marciniak in charge — a designation that revives two painful episodes in Algerian memory. Marciniak officiated the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, a match whose management drew criticism worldwide, and he also controversially awarded excessive stoppage time in a 2021 Arab Cup of Nations semi-final involving Algeria.
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Gannon-Doak shines on debut as McGinn's goal sends Scotland top of World Cup group
Ben Gannon-Doak, 20, was the standout performer as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, with John McGinn bundling in the only goal to move Steve Clarke's side to the top of World Cup qualifying Group C.
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Diomande clarifies Liverpool 'dream' claim as Barcola emerges as Salah replacement target
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has walked back comments about wanting to play at Anfield, saying the remark was a tribute to his Liverpool-supporting father rather than a personal ambition. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola has emerged as a Liverpool transfer target to fill Mo Salah's role.
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De Bruyne eyes final World Cup push and backs Doku to unlock Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne has declared himself fit for Belgium's World Cup opener against Egypt, insisting Jeremy Doku is undefendable for 90 minutes and that a 'good Doku' is essential if Belgium are to make a deep run in the tournament.
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