World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Two men charged with assaulting police during Canada's historic first World Cup point against Bosnia
Toronto police arrested two German nationals linked to a Bosnian fan group after an altercation in the stands during Canada's 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday — the co-hosts' first ever World Cup point.
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Messi trains with Argentina in Kansas City as study crowns him football's biggest global name
Lionel Messi, preparing for his sixth World Cup at age 38, topped a Google Trends study with a peak relative interest index of 100 — outranking Mbappé (72) and Ronaldo (65) across a two-year global window before the tournament.
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England recover stolen World Cup kit after Kane's boots and Tuchel's tactical board go missing
Harry Kane's boots, Jude Bellingham's boots, official World Cup balls and Thomas Tuchel's tactical whiteboards were stolen from an England team vehicle during the 1,238-mile road trip from Florida to Kansas City. Kansas City police arrested two suspects and sources say the missing items have since been recovered.
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Martinez backs Portugal as genuine World Cup contenders after Nations League title
Roberto Martinez believes Portugal's Nations League triumph over Germany and Spain has given his squad the psychological foundation to challenge for a first-ever World Cup title this summer.
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Mbappé warns media: Olise is introverted and 'will never change'
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé gave a frank portrait of Michael Olise, describing the Bayern Munich winger as an introverted player who 'economises his words' but whose 'feet do the talking for him'.
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Susan Boyle backs Scotland ahead of first World Cup match in 28 years
Singer Susan Boyle has sent a video message of encouragement to Scotland's men's team before their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, their first appearance at the tournament since France 1998.
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Hat-trick against Miami FC puts Toney back in Tuchel's World Cup plans after Saudi exile
Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick in England's closed-doors practice match against Miami FC this week, underlining his credentials as a penalty specialist and impact striker after a turbulent two years that included a betting ban and a move to the Saudi Pro League.
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Morocco–Brazil: Five new starters expected for 2026 World Cup opener
New manager, Nayef Aguerd's absence and the integration of Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco enters its first 2026 World Cup match against Brazil with a significantly reshuffled lineup compared to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Van Hecke hints at Tottenham move but insists transfer clarity will wait until after World Cup
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke says he already has personal clarity on his future amid Tottenham's pursuit, but is refusing to discuss a potential move until after the Netherlands' World Cup campaign concludes.
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Bernardo Silva seals free transfer to Real Madrid, ending Atlético's verbal agreement
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, with the move confirmed by transfer reporter Matteo Moretto. Atlético Madrid had a verbal agreement in place before Madrid intervened, with José Mourinho identified as the driving force behind the signing.
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Giroud backs Mbappe and Dembele to lead France to World Cup glory this summer
France legend Olivier Giroud has praised the country's attacking depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele — the reigning Ballon d'Or winner — can both lead Les Bleus to the title.
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Zlatan cuts off microphone and ejects Speed from Fox Sports set after Ronaldo World Cup prediction
Consultant for Fox Sports at the 2026 World Cup, Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacted sharply when YouTuber Speed predicted a Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo victory: he took the microphone from his hands and sent him off the set.
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Tuchel warns England stars they must win two shootouts to lift the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has told his England squad they should expect to face two penalty shootouts on the road to World Cup glory, with the expanded 48-team format and tight conditions making deadlocks more likely. The squad has already been practising spot kicks, with Tuchel citing Ivan Toney's shootout record as a key reason for his selection.
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FIFA mandates hydration breaks at every World Cup match, even in climate-controlled stadiums
FIFA has made hydration breaks compulsory at the 22-minute mark of each half at the 2026 World Cup, regardless of temperature or roof conditions. The policy follows player complaints about dangerous heat at last summer's Club World Cup in the United States.
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Tuchel's glowing Anderson verdict clears path for Man City's summer move
Manchester City are pushing to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, with England manager Thomas Tuchel describing the 22-year-old as 'the full package' after City's interest emerged during the World Cup warm-up camp.
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Maguire 'shocked and gutted' as Foden, Palmer and Trent miss Tuchel's England World Cup squad
Harry Maguire publicly vented his frustration after Thomas Tuchel omitted him from England's 26-man World Cup squad, with Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold also left out. Pundit Micah Richards and former captain John Terry both questioned the selections.
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Fletcher and Cunha set to open United's World Cup with Scotland and Brazil
Manchester United have 13 players entering the World Cup this summer, with the first appearing on Saturday. Teenager Tyler Fletcher could feature for Scotland against Haiti, while Matheus Cunha faces a fight to hold his Brazil starting spot against Morocco.
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England's World Cup camp hit by equipment theft days before Croatia opener
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup have been disrupted after training gear and match balls were stolen in transit to their Missouri base. Unconfirmed reports suggest boots belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham may also be among the missing items.
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World Cup Magazine Loses Half Its Audience in Second Episode on M6
The show hosted by Ophélie Meunier on M6 dropped from 2.6 million to 1.22 million viewers between its first and second episode, finishing fourth in its time slot on Friday night.
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Neymar set to miss Brazil's World Cup opener as Yamal and Pulisic also race to be fit
Neymar is almost certain to sit out Brazil's 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday after sustaining a grade two calf injury. Spain's Lamine Yamal has returned to training but may be limited to a cameo against Cape Verde, while Christian Pulisic was withdrawn at half-time in the USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay with a calf problem.
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