World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Scott McTominay's goalscoring form at Napoli makes him one to watch at World Cup 2026
Scott McTominay has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Napoli this season and sits on 13 goals again with two games remaining, underlining his credentials as a genuine attacking threat for Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.
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Iran condemn FIFA and US after ticket allocation stripped ahead of World Cup 2026
The Iranian Football Federation has issued a furious statement after its official ticket allocation for World Cup 2026 group-stage matches was revoked, leaving Iranian fans unable to attend any of their team's fixtures in the United States.
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FIFA urged to pay Somali referee $100,000 after US visa ban sparks widespread outrage
Omar Artan, who would have been the first Somali referee at a World Cup, has been barred from entering the United States for this summer's tournament. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett is calling on FIFA to pay Artan the $100,000 he would have earned.
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Iran fans barred and African referee turned away as World Cup entry crisis deepens
With the 2026 World Cup two days from kick-off, Iran's ticket allocation for its fans has been revoked and Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was refused entry at Miami after an 11-hour immigration interview, adding to a growing list of visa and border casualties.
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Dugarry accuses M6 of asking him to hide France's poor performances
Sidelined from the 2026 World Cup coverage on M6 after his Euro 2024 stint, Christophe Dugarry reveals that the channel's sports director criticized him for being too critical and asked him to only comment on positive aspects.
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Olise's hat-trick against Northern Ireland: a first for France since 1934
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick Monday evening against Northern Ireland (3-1), becoming the first French player to achieve this feat in World Cup preparation since Jean Nicolas in 1934.
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Sidelined at PSG, Lucas Chevalier attracts interest from Tottenham and Besiktas
Bought for €40 million from LOSC last summer, Lucas Chevalier has failed to establish himself at PSG and finds himself behind Matvey Safonov in the pecking order. Tottenham and Besiktas are positioning themselves to sign him.
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Azteca box owners threaten boycott of World Cup opener amid FIFA access dispute
Over 15,000 seats at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium could sit empty for the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, as box owners protest FIFA's restrictions on their 99-year rights to sell seats and supply food and drinks.
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2026 World Cup: Who could Algeria face in the Round of 16?
Placed in Group J with Argentina, Jordan and Austria, Algeria already knows its potential opponents in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Spain, United States, Belgium or Portugal are among the possible scenarios.
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World Cup 2026: Visas denied, referee expelled, targeted checks — controversies mount before kickoff
Two days before the 2026 World Cup begins, several incidents at American borders are fueling controversy: Iranian delegation members denied visas, an Iraqi photographer expelled, Iraqi striker Ayman Hussein detained for seven hours, and Somali referee Omar Artan sent back to Turkey upon arrival.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with 104 games free to air across BBC and ITV
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in the tournament's history, gets under way across the United States, Canada and Mexico with all 104 games available free to air for UK viewers on BBC and ITV. England open against Croatia on 17 June, while Scotland face Haiti the day before.
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King Charles grants Scotland a World Cup bank holiday — and England could be next
King Charles has approved a one-off bank holiday for Scotland fans ahead of their 2AM kick-off against Haiti on June 14, setting a precedent that could extend to England supporters if the Three Lions progress deep into the tournament.
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Carrick revival rescues Mainoo from Napoli loan and earns England World Cup place
Kobbie Mainoo went from seeking a mid-season loan to Napoli in January to earning a place in England's 26-man World Cup squad, after Michael Carrick's arrival at Manchester United transformed his season.
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Ian Wright slams 'World Cup of chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned the build-up to the 2026 World Cup after Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport by US Customs and Border Protection, the latest in a series of entry denials affecting fans, players, officials, and journalists.
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Algeria vs Bolivia Friendly to Be Played Behind Closed Doors with No TV Coverage
Algeria face Bolivia on Wednesday at 22:00 in Kansas City for their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup, but the match will be held behind closed doors for security reasons and will not be broadcast on any channel.
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Ian Wright brands World Cup 2026 'chaos' after Somali referee denied US entry
Ian Wright has publicly condemned FIFA and the United States over the exclusion of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was turned away at Miami International Airport despite holding valid travel documents and being named in the tournament's official officiating roster.
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Neymar shows 'good progress' in recovery race to face Morocco at World Cup opener
Brazil's all-time leading scorer is making encouraging strides in his recovery from a calf injury, with the Brazilian Football Confederation confirming he remains on track ahead of their World Cup group opener against Morocco on 13 June.
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Knee injury: Ezzalzouli hopes to return for Morocco's second World Cup match
Abde Ezzalzouli, Betis Sevilla winger, suffered a right knee ligament sprain during Morocco's warm-up match against Norway (1-1) on Sunday. He is expected to miss Morocco's opening World Cup fixture against Brazil on June 14, but the Atlas Lions' medical staff hope to have him fit for the second group match against Scotland on June 20.
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Spence reveals broken jaw will force him to wear mask throughout World Cup
England full-back Djed Spence will play the entire 2026 World Cup in a protective mask after suffering a broken jaw in a challenge with Chelsea striker Liam Delap in May. The Tottenham defender says the injury will take three months to fully heal.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup begins
Michel Platini has launched criminal and civil proceedings in French courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging Infantino worked to exclude him from the 2016 FIFA presidential race. The complaint arrives just days before the World Cup kicks off.
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