World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Platini files criminal complaint against Infantino days before World Cup kicks off
Michel Platini's legal team have launched criminal proceedings in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and two former FIFA officials, alleging malicious prosecution and influence peddling that derailed Platini's bid to lead world football.
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Barcelona's Nou Camp debt crisis threatens to derail £26m Rashford deal
Barcelona are struggling to fund a permanent move for Marcus Rashford after a £1.25bn Goldman Sachs loan proved insufficient to complete their Nou Camp renovation, leaving the club seeking an increased credit limit and reluctant to meet Manchester United's asking price.
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Jota's widow urges Robertson to carry his World Cup dream to the finals
Rute Cardoso, the widow of Diogo Jota, has written a heartfelt letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson asking him to live the World Cup dream the two friends had shared, weeks after Robertson's emotional tribute following Scotland's qualification.
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France's Defence Worries Despite Olise Hat-trick Ahead of World Cup
France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 on Monday night, powered by Michael Olise's hat-trick, but the performance failed to ease concerns as the World Cup approaches. Defensive frailties have been exposed again: five consecutive matches conceding at least one goal, porous flanks, and Dembélé deployed as a false 9 dividing opinion.
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England's Florida training camp shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake ahead of Costa Rica warm-up
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake — the strongest in the region for 150 years — struck off the Cuban coast and was felt across Florida on Tuesday, rattling England's World Cup training base in West Palm Beach a day before their warm-up against Costa Rica in Orlando.
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Quiet against Northern Ireland, Dembélé reassures ahead of 2026 World Cup
Starting as number 10 in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, Ousmane Dembélé delivered a subdued performance, earning L'Équipe's lowest French rating of 4/10. Deschamps and the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner downplay the concern.
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Rodri survives training scare to play 60 minutes in Spain's 3-1 win over Peru
Manchester City midfielder Rodri came through a training-ground scare — caused by a strong challenge from Barcelona's Gavi — to feature for 60 minutes as Spain beat Peru 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up.
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Earthquake strikes England's Florida World Cup base as buildings shake across Orlando
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake originating off Cuba's western coast sent tremors through Orlando and surrounding Florida cities on Monday night, rattling the region where Thomas Tuchel's England squad are preparing for the World Cup. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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England and Nike unveil retro-inspired Energy Top ahead of 2026 World Cup
England and Nike have launched a '90s-inspired lifestyle shirt as part of the new Energy Pack range. The blue Energy Top, priced at £69.99, will not be worn during the 2026 World Cup but has already drawn mixed reactions from supporters.
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Ratcliffe backs Anderson wage demands as United re-enter £100m race with City
Manchester United have revived their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly willing to meet the 23-year-old's £150,000-a-week wage demands despite Manchester City's competing bid and Forest's £100m asking price.
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Iran's World Cup ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament begins
Iran's Football Federation (FFIRI) confirmed on Tuesday that its entire ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled with the tournament imminent, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.
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Manchester United sign Ederson from Atalanta for £35m as Brazil call-up delays official announcement
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the transfer paperwork is unlikely to be completed until after the tournament.
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Joe Cole visits Margate pub that won Samsung tech upgrade ahead of England's win over New Zealand
Former England midfielder Joe Cole made a surprise appearance at The Lord Byron in Margate, Kent, joining fans for the pre-match build-up before England's 1-0 friendly victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Earthquake strikes England's World Cup camp as African referee denied US entry
England's preparations for the 2026 World Cup were disrupted by an earthquake near their training base, while a separate controversy emerged after an African referee was refused entry into the United States ahead of the tournament.
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Somali referee Artan barred from 2026 World Cup after US entry denial
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a FIFA-appointed referee for the 2026 World Cup, was denied entry to the United States at Miami airport on June 6. Somalia is on the list of countries subject to travel restrictions under the Trump administration.
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Ronaldo cut off Gary Lineker after presenter named Messi the better footballer
Gary Lineker has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo stopped speaking to him after he publicly declared Lionel Messi the superior footballer. The pair had previously enjoyed a friendly relationship before Lineker's stance on the GOAT debate ended contact.
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England fans balk at £12.50 pints and £15 seltzers at World Cup venues in the US
Supporters attending England's warm-up win over New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa were confronted with beer prices starting at £12.50 a pint, with cocktails reaching £21 and even bottled water costing nearly £6.
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Mbappé silent against Northern Ireland, Deschamps jokes: "He's saving his goals for the United States"
Kylian Mbappé fired six shots without scoring in the friendly match against Northern Ireland (3-1), remaining stuck at 56 goals for France, one short of Olivier Giroud's record. Didier Deschamps chose to laugh it off.
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Mbappé surpasses Lizarazu and Blanc with his 98th cap against Northern Ireland
Coming on as a substitute Monday evening at Lille against Northern Ireland, Kylian Mbappé brought his total to 98 caps with France, overtaking Bixente Lizarazu and Laurent Blanc (97 caps each) in the ranking of most-capped France players.
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Olise's Hat-Trick Against Northern Ireland: An Unprecedented Performance Since Platini at Euro 1984
Michael Olise scored all three French goals in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille, becoming the first non-striker to achieve a hat-trick for France since Michel Platini in 1984.
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