World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Partey denied entry to Canada as USA thrash Paraguay and Marsch anthem row erupts on World Cup day two
Thomas Partey was refused entry into Canada ahead of Ghana's Group L opener against Panama, while the USA opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and Canada's American coach Jesse Marsch sparked controversy by singing the Canadian anthem.
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USA score four in a World Cup game for the first time as Canada earn historic first point
The United States crushed Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles to record their biggest-ever World Cup victory margin, while Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina to claim their first point in men's World Cup history.
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Man United close in on £80m Fernandes as Kim Min-jae emerges as defensive target
Manchester United are reportedly ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes for up to £80m, while the club are also monitoring Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae's World Cup performances.
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Balogun brace and Reyna's stoppage-time strike send USA to historic 4-1 rout of Paraguay
The United States recorded their first-ever four-goal performance at a Men's World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday. Folarin Balogun scored twice — the first American man to net multiple World Cup goals since Bert Patenaude in 1930 — before Gio Reyna sealed it deep in stoppage time.
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VAR's 'mistaken identity' rule makes World Cup debut as Almiron booked for simulation against USA
A long-awaited VAR rule allowing yellow cards to be reversed for mistaken identity was used for the first time at the 2026 World Cup during USA's Group D opener against Paraguay, with Miguel Almiron booked for simulation after Tim Ream's card was overturned.
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Pulisic signals 'I'm good' after precautionary halftime exit in USA's 4-1 World Cup win
Christian Pulisic was substituted at halftime during the United States' 4-1 World Cup opener against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, but the AC Milan winger appeared in good spirits and showed no signs of discomfort on the bench.
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England robbed of boots and tactical equipment in transit ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel's England squad had boots, balls, and analysis equipment stolen during a transfer from West Palm Beach to their Kansas City base, with fears Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham's boots are among the missing items ahead of their Group L opener on June 17.
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Balogun's two-goal burst against Paraguay shakes up World Cup Golden Boot race
Folarin Balogun fired USA into contention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a two-goal performance against Paraguay, vaulting him to the top of the early Golden Boot standings ahead of pre-tournament favourites Mbappé and Kane.
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Pulisic limps off at half-time after starring in USA's 3-0 World Cup lead over Paraguay
Christian Pulisic was substituted at half-time during the USA's Group D World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, sparking injury fears despite the hosts leading 3-0. The Milan winger had been instrumental in two goals before his early exit.
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England's boots and training gear stolen in transit ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Players' boots, official tournament footballs, and key training equipment were reportedly stolen as England relocated their World Cup base from West Palm Beach to Kansas City's Swope Soccer Village. The FA is working with local police to recover the goods.
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Own goal in the 7th minute hands USA dream start against Paraguay at World Cup 2026
The United States took an early lead in their World Cup 2026 Group A opener at Los Angeles Stadium when Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla turned the ball into his own net in the seventh minute — the third-fastest goal in U.S. World Cup history.
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Tuchel cuts Nwaneri, Ngumoha and two others as England move to Kansas City for Croatia opener
Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha and Josh King have departed England's World Cup camp after the squad's Florida preparations, with Thomas Tuchel's side now heading to Kansas City ahead of their tournament opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
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Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate USA vs Paraguay in World Cup Group D opener
Danny Makkelie, who refereed two group stage matches at the 2022 Qatar World Cup including Argentina's win over Poland, will take charge of USA's opening fixture against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Dempsey tears into Marsch over USMNT anthem jibe: 'I bled for this country'
Clint Dempsey, the United States' all-time leading scorer with 57 goals, publicly rebuked Canada manager Jesse Marsch after Marsch claimed he had to 'beg' USMNT players to sing their national anthem ahead of Canada's 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Freese starts over Turner as USMNT name lineup for World Cup opener against Paraguay
Matt Freese has been handed the goalkeeper spot ahead of 2022 World Cup starter Matt Turner for the USA's opening match against Paraguay. Defender Chris Richards also returns from an ankle injury to start alongside captain Tim Ream.
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Ancelotti embraces Brazil's record sixth World Cup title pressure ahead of Morocco opener
Carlo Ancelotti, the first non-Brazilian to coach the Seleção at a World Cup, says his squad has 'a good feeling' as Brazil open their 2026 campaign against Morocco, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker comparing the Italian's pressure to that of a head of state.
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Kolasinac's goal-line miracle keeps Bosnia ahead before late Canada equaliser
Sead Kolasinac produced a stunning goal-line clearance in the 53rd minute to preserve Bosnia and Herzegovina's lead against Canada, but the World Cup co-hosts levelled late through Cyle Larin before the ex-Arsenal defender hobbled off injured.
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Larin's stunning late equaliser earns Canada their first-ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin came off the bench to cancel out Bosnia and Herzegovina's opener with a superb half-volley in Toronto, ending Canada's 39-year wait for a point at the World Cup finals.
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Trump calls Pochettino to back USMNT ahead of World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay
Donald Trump phoned USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino before the United States' World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, telling him the team can go 'all the way' in the tournament.
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Quansah credits £35m Liverpool exit as the 'tough decision' that earned his World Cup place
Jarell Quansah says leaving his boyhood club Liverpool for Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal last summer was a difficult but necessary step, with regular Champions League football under his belt now translating into a World Cup call-up under Thomas Tuchel.
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