World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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FIFA faces Texas investigation over World Cup ticket scandal as storm threatens Houston opener
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that supporters who paid over $10,000 for premium Category 1 seats were moved to inferior sections after stadium maps were redrawn. Meanwhile, a tropical storm threatens to delay Germany's opening Group E fixture against Curacao in Houston.
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New York names street after Thierry Henry, 2010 handball controversy reignited
New York renamed a street in honour of Thierry Henry, former New York Red Bulls player, to mark the start of the 2026 World Cup. The initiative immediately revived memories of the controversial handball against Ireland in 2009.
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Keane brands former Man Utd coach Queiroz a 'dead fish' ahead of World Cup clash with England
Roy Keane has delivered a withering assessment of Carlos Queiroz, his former Manchester United colleague now managing Ghana, calling him a coach with 'the personality of a dead fish' and raising 'question marks' over his managerial record.
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Injury to Baumgartner hands Ljubicic first World Cup call-up after three-year Austria absence
Dejan Ljubicic has been recalled to the Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup after Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury requiring surgery during a pre-tournament friendly against Tunisia. Ljubicic's last Austria appearance came in September 2023.
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Haiti forced to redesign World Cup kit hours before Scotland opener after FIFA political-imagery ban
Haiti have had to change their opening World Cup kit after FIFA ruled that its depiction of the Battle of Vertieres violated regulations on political imagery. The Caribbean nation face Scotland in Foxborough before meeting Brazil and Morocco in the group stage.
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Keane brands ex-United coach Queiroz 'personality of a dead fish' ahead of World Cup
Roy Keane has launched a sharp critique of former Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz, now coaching Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, calling him a brilliant coach but casting 'huge question marks' over his managerial ability.
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Barcelona Activates Purchase Option for 18-Year-Old Egyptian Prospect Hamza Abdelkarim
FC Barcelona have completed the permanent transfer of Hamza Abdelkarim by activating his purchase clause from Al Ahly for €1.5 million plus €5 million in add-ons. The Egyptian striker is the second attacker signed by the Catalan club this summer.
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England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern
Thomas Tuchel's England squad will play a private training fixture against Miami FC at West Palm Gardens, Florida on June 11, with the session closed to the public and unavailable on any broadcast platform. Bukayo Saka is being carefully managed after picking up a slight Achilles issue.
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Bensebaïni spotted in orthopedic boot six days before Algeria-Argentina clash
Ramy Bensebaïni suffered a right ankle injury during training and missed Algeria's two warm-up matches. His absence from the opening World Cup 2026 fixture against Argentina next Wednesday is now a serious possibility.
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Maguire handed £1,000 speeding fine as England World Cup squad travels without him
Harry Maguire was convicted of driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone in Altrincham last December, receiving a £1,000 fine and three penalty points — the latest setback for the Manchester United defender weeks after his England World Cup omission.
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Panini launches limited-edition World Cup 2026 trading card booster box with ultra-rare parallels
Panini's Monopoly Prizm FIFA World Cup Trading Cards Booster Box delivers 24 cards per box, including potential ultra-rare pulls and Monopoly Prizm parallels, as collectors gear up for the tournament.
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Rice shrugs off sunburn blunder and vows to carry Arsenal title confidence into World Cup
Declan Rice arrived at England's Florida warm-up camp and promptly got sunburned, sparking a scolding from his mother — but the Arsenal midfielder says winning the Premier League has given him the belief to help England go all the way this summer.
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Barcelona's €80m offer pushes Gvardiol closer to Manchester City exit
Barcelona have submitted a concrete €80 million opening offer to Manchester City for defender Josko Gvardiol, 24, as the Croatian international weighs his future amid a sweeping summer exodus at the Etihad.
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Gouiri scores quick brace as Algeria crushes Bolivia 4-0 ahead of World Cup
In Kansas City, Algeria dominated Bolivia 4-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match. Amine Gouiri scored a brace in two minutes, with Mandi and Hadj Moussa completing the rout.
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Aldi and Mirror team up to offer readers £100 voucher giveaway ahead of World Cup
The Mirror has partnered with Aldi to run a £100 voucher competition timed to the 2026 World Cup. The supermarket is forecasting record sales of beer, pizza, and snacks as fans prepare for home viewing parties.
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Sir Geoff Hurst dismisses 'nonsense' claim he doesn't want England to win the World Cup
Sir Geoff Hurst, the last surviving starter from England's 1966 World Cup-winning XI, has pushed back against suggestions he would not want the Three Lions to lift the trophy again, calling the notion 'nonsense' ahead of England's tournament opener.
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Mabil 'relieved' his family stayed home as World Cup safety fears mount before opener
Australia winger Awer Mabil says he is glad his family did not travel to the 2026 World Cup, citing safety concerns and travel difficulties. His comments come as Iran relocated their training base, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry, and FIFA president Infantino held a press conference attempting to address mounting worries.
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Ronaldo misses everything against Nigeria six days before World Cup: press alarmed
Starting in the friendly Portugal-Nigeria match (2-1) on Wednesday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo missed at least three clear chances, including several one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper, just six days before Portugal's opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcelona set to let £26m Rashford clause expire, leaving Man Utd forward's future unresolved
Barcelona are expected to let their June 15 purchase option on Marcus Rashford lapse, with no official communication yet made to Manchester United. The 27-year-old's future is now likely to be decided in the window between the World Cup and pre-season.
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Neville backs FIFA's time-limited substitution rule ahead of 2026 World Cup
Gary Neville has praised FIFA's decision to introduce time-limited substitutions at the 2026 World Cup, saying teams that delay will temporarily play with ten men. He also welcomed a new throw-in counter designed to speed up play.
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