World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa, to miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey has been refused entry to Canada and will not feature in Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama on 17 June. The former Arsenal midfielder, charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, holds a US visa and remains eligible for Ghana's later group games.
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Barcola wants more playing time, Dembélé negotiates his salary: two hot issues for PSG
PSG is simultaneously working on contract extensions for Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé. While the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner appears inclined to stay, the former Lyon player is demanding more playing time—a guarantee Paris is struggling to offer.
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Empty seats embarrass FIFA as fans blame fivefold ticket price rise at World Cup 2026
Rows of vacant seats were visible during South Korea's 2-1 win over Czechia at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, despite an announced attendance of 44,985. Football Supporters Europe says ticket prices have jumped fivefold compared to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Gabby Logan twice turns down Royal invitation to stay focused on World Cup duty
BBC presenter Gabby Logan has declined two separate invitations to collect her OBE because both dates clashed with her World Cup 2026 broadcasting commitments. Logan is set to become the first woman to lead coverage of a men's World Cup final on the BBC.
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Rob Green reveals Capello blanked him for rest of 2010 World Cup after USA howler
Rob Green has recalled how Fabio Capello dropped him and then refused to speak to him again after his goalkeeping error gifted the USA a 1-1 draw in England's 2010 World Cup opener in South Africa.
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Ronaldo hits back at critics before World Cup: "Didn't you watch the matches?"
Goalless in Portugal's two warm-up matches against Chile and Nigeria, Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed doubts about his form on Friday, on the eve of the squad's departure for the 2026 World Cup.
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Dembele defends Mbappe as France prepare to open World Cup campaign against Senegal
Ousmane Dembele has called criticism of Kylian Mbappe 'very, very unfair' and 'too far', backing his captain ahead of France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday. Dembele also praised outgoing coach Didier Deschamps and endorsed Zinedine Zidane as his successor.
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McTominay returns to training to boost Scotland ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay rejoined Scotland's squad for training in Foxborough on Friday after missing Thursday's session with an upset stomach. The Napoli midfielder is a key figure as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years against Haiti on Saturday.
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World Cup 2026 Day Two: Canada host Bosnia while USA face Paraguay in Group D
The second day of World Cup 2026 action features Canada taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto at 8pm UK time, followed by USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, kicking off at 2am UK time on Saturday.
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Man City weigh third bid for Elliot Anderson after £120m offer rejected by Forest
Manchester City remain the frontrunners to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson after a second bid worth £120m was turned down this week. Forest are holding out for a British-record fee above the £125m Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak.
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Guimaraes embraces Casemiro heir tag as £69m Man Utd link looms over World Cup
Bruno Guimaraes has welcomed comparisons to Casemiro ahead of Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco, as Manchester United weigh a £69m move for the Newcastle captain who could succeed the veteran midfielder at both club and international level.
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Bellingham admits England's Euro 2024 camp was 'wrong' as Rogers rivalry intensifies
Jude Bellingham has opened up on a fractured England dressing room at Euro 2024, saying the squad never truly connected under Gareth Southgate. The Real Madrid midfielder now faces a direct battle with childhood friend Morgan Rogers for the No.10 role at the 2026 World Cup.
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Dubioza Kolektiv's 15-year-old immigration satire reborn as Bosnia's World Cup anthem
Bosnian rock band Dubioza Kolektiv has reworked their 2011 satirical track 'USA' into a football anthem for Bosnia-Herzegovina's World Cup campaign. The updated video, filmed in Sarajevo, has amassed nearly two million YouTube views in under three weeks.
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M6 records best opening-match audience since 2014 despite criticism
Despite controversy surrounding its broadcast hosted by Ophélie Meunier, M6 attracted 4.9 million viewers for the opening match Mexico vs South Africa (2-0), marking its best performance on a summer opening match since 2014.
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England's World Cup opener still unsold five days out as FIFA's ticket prices backfire
Hundreds of tickets remain available for England's opening World Cup match against Croatia, with the cheapest resale option sitting at $867 (£648). The unsold inventory adds to FIFA's growing embarrassment after thousands of empty seats appeared at the tournament's second game.
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McTominay misses final Scotland training session ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
Scott McTominay sat out Scotland's last training session before their World Cup 2026 opener against Haiti on Sunday, raising doubts over the Napoli midfielder's availability for the Group A fixture.
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Messi and Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup: the final act of two legends in twilight
Defending champions Argentina face Algeria from Tuesday to Wednesday night, with Lionel Messi chasing records. Across from him, Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certainly playing his last chance to lift the World Cup at age 41.
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Giroud makes punditry debut as BBC names lineup for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia
Olivier Giroud joins Micah Richards and host Gabby Logan on the BBC panel for Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field — the co-hosts' first ever World Cup match on home soil under Jesse Marsch.
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Guimaraes calls it a privilege as Casemiro backs £69m-rated Newcastle star to succeed him
Bruno Guimaraes has responded to Casemiro's public endorsement of him as his Brazil successor, calling it a privilege while insisting his focus remains on winning the World Cup. Manchester United are among the clubs linked with a £69m move for the Newcastle captain.
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Friedel backs Freese to emerge as a world star at World Cup 2026 on home soil
Former US goalkeeper Brad Friedel believes Matt Freese has the composure and technical ability to announce himself on the global stage at the 2026 World Cup, where the 27-year-old is set to become the first MLS goalkeeper to start for the United States at a major tournament.
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