World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Dan Burn credits Disney World family trip with easing England's Florida heat challenge
Newcastle defender Dan Burn arrived in Florida a week early and took his family to Disney World to acclimatise ahead of England's World Cup warm-weather camp, saying the trip helped him cope better than expected in Tampa's sweltering conditions.
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Norwegian press savage 'shockingly weak' Haaland after Norway draw, but Solbakken backs his striker
Erling Haaland was rated as low as two out of ten by Norwegian outlets after a 72-minute cameo in Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey, with Dagsbladet calling it a 'shockingly weak rehearsal' ahead of the World Cup.
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Mazraoui limps off in Morocco friendly to cast doubt over World Cup opener against Brazil
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes of Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday with an apparent arm or shoulder injury, putting his availability for Saturday's Group C clash with Brazil at the MetLife Stadium in doubt.
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Lizarazu excludes Rabiot and Cherki from his ideal XI for the 2026 World Cup
On the eve of France's final friendly against Northern Ireland, Bixente Lizarazu unveiled his ideal lineup for the 2026 World Cup, excluding Adrien Rabiot from midfield and Rayan Cherki from attack.
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Dembélé, Olise, Doué: Lizarazu highlights traffic jam on France's right flank before World Cup
After France's defeat to Ivory Coast (1-2), Bixente Lizarazu raises a positioning problem in the French attack: Dembélé, Olise and Doué are all competing for the right wing behind Mbappé.
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Tuchel names Declan Rice England vice-captain ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England's vice-captain for the World Cup, with the Arsenal midfielder joining the squad's Florida camp alongside Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze ahead of a final warm-up against Costa Rica.
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Deschamps Defends Mbappé and France Players Over Image Rights and Sports Betting Campaigns
Less than a week before France's World Cup campaign begins, Didier Deschamps acknowledged in a press conference that certain advertising campaigns by a Federation partner may not be "in line with the sport."
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Mazraoui limps off after 29 minutes in Morocco friendly to cast World Cup doubt
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was substituted after just 29 minutes in Morocco's friendly against Norway on Sunday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of their Group C opener against Brazil on Saturday.
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World Cup 2026: Every fixture, date and kick-off time as 48-team tournament approaches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa and runs through to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, spanning 104 matches across 39 days — the largest tournament in history.
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Kansas City jazz clubs and £1,100 wine bottles await England's families at World Cup 2026 base
England's players and their families will be based in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 2026 World Cup, with the FA selecting the self-styled Soccer Capital of America as their hub from June 13.
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Beaten by Ivory Coast, France loses world number one ranking before World Cup
France's defeat to Ivory Coast (1-2) on Thursday in Nantes costs them 7.89 points in the FIFA rankings, where Argentina and Spain now lead. England, Portugal and Brazil are closing in, with a more favorable group schedule.
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United's family connection gives them an edge in race to sign England's Alex Scott
Manchester United hold a unique advantage over Chelsea in the pursuit of Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side at Old Trafford.
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Ngumoha's England debut sends Iraola a clear message as Bayern Munich circle
Rio Ngumoha earned player of the match on his senior England debut against New Zealand on Saturday, a timely reminder for new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola as Bayern Munich identify the 17-year-old as their top transfer target.
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Man United's family connection could give them edge in Alex Scott transfer race
Manchester United hold an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, who is with England's World Cup squad in North America.
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Hazard hopes for a great 2026 World Cup for Algeria, but not against Belgium
Retired international Eden Hazard expressed his support for Algeria's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while clarifying that his Algerian friends will have to bow to the Red Devils if the two nations meet in the tournament.
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Gordon reveals Rashford's mentoring role after £70m Barcelona move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has spoken about his £70m transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona, disclosing that Marcus Rashford — his direct rival for an England starting spot — privately guided him on life at Camp Nou and in the city.
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Only one in five England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the World Cup
New betting data from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain shows just 20 per cent of domestic wagers in England back the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup — well behind Portugal's 57 per cent and France's 29 per cent.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Endrick scores winner for Brazil then vows to Ancelotti: 'This is where I want to be'
Endrick came off the bench to net the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, then delivered a pointed message to Carlo Ancelotti's staff about his readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Brahim Diaz opens scoring for Morocco against Norway a week before World Cup
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz scored Morocco's opening goal against Norway in a friendly match on Sunday, with a right-footed strike into the far corner in the 7th minute.
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