World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injured four days before World Cup, major blow for Morocco
During a friendly match against Norway on Sunday, Morocco lost two key players to injury in the first half: defender Noussair Mazraoui and winger Abde Ezzalzouli, just four days before the Atlas Lions begin their 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Messi sits out Argentina's 2-0 win over Honduras as hamstring concern clouds World Cup bid
Lionel Messi watched from the bench as Argentina beat Honduras 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Kyle Field on June 6, managing muscle fatigue and a mild left hamstring strain ahead of the tournament opening on June 16.
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De la Fuente hails Yamal as 'born for this' and places him alongside Messi
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has compared Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, saying the 18-year-old Barcelona winger is 'touched by God's wand' and built to handle the pressure of a World Cup.
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Wesley ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury as Brazil call up Éderson days before opener
Brazil have lost right back Wesley to a left thigh muscle injury sustained in Saturday's friendly against Egypt in Cleveland, with midfielder Éderson named as his replacement ahead of the June 13 Group C opener against Morocco.
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Wesley ruled out with injury, Brazil without right-back for 2026 World Cup
Injured in the left adductor during the friendly match against Egypt (2-1), Wesley will miss the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti has called up Atalanta midfielder Éderson to replace him.
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Tuchel hails Gordon's £70m Barcelona move as Ngumoha dazzles on England debut
Thomas Tuchel welcomed Anthony Gordon's £70m switch to Barcelona as a boost for England's World Cup preparations, while 17-year-old Liverpool debutant Rio Ngumoha drew praise from Jude Bellingham after impressing in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.
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USA lose to Germany in final warm-up but vow 'it's down to business' at World Cup
The United States fell 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field on Saturday, with Leroy Sané's second-half winner ending their pre-tournament preparations. The USMNT now open World Cup 2026 against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday.
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Tuchel names Rice as England vice-captain with eye on future captaincy
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England's vice-captain ahead of the 2026 World Cup, placing the Arsenal midfielder next in line to succeed Harry Kane as skipper. Rice and three Arsenal teammates joined the squad in West Palm Beach after the Champions League final.
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Scotland cancel Norway training match seven days before World Cup opener against Haiti
Steve Clarke's Scotland have withdrawn from a behind-closed-doors training match against Norway due to injury concerns, leaving their World Cup preparations effectively complete ahead of their Group C opener against Haiti in Foxborough.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up threatens to delay £35m Manchester United transfer
Manchester United's near-complete deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson for £35m could be pushed back after Brazil called him up as a late replacement for injured defender Wesley ahead of the World Cup.
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Ederson's £35m Manchester United move faces delay after Brazil World Cup call-up
Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but the transfer could be pushed back after he was called into Brazil's World Cup squad as injury cover.
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England's most devoted fan lands Hilton deal after plan to sell home for World Cup trip
Andy Milne, 63, who listed his Cheshire home for £350,000 to fund his 39-day US World Cup trip, has secured hotel accommodation from Hilton and will appear in a TV campaign alongside Jordan Pickford, Ray Parlour, and Jill Scott.
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England fans stunned as error-riddled stadium screen mangles ten players' names before New Zealand friendly
A team sheet displayed on the big screen at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa ahead of England's 1-0 win over New Zealand contained errors in ten of the eleven names, blending players into hybrids such as 'Djed Bellingham' and 'Jarrell Rashford'.
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Petkovic extended until 2028: Algeria bets on stability before World Cup
The Algerian Football Federation has officially extended Vladimir Petkovic's contract by two years, ten days before the Fennecs' World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina.
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Lamine Yamal to get 15 minutes against Cape Verde, full availability for Uruguay clash
Hamstring injury in late April won't keep Lamine Yamal from the 2026 World Cup with Spain, but his return will be carefully managed: 15 minutes against Cape Verde on June 15, one hour against Saudi Arabia, then full availability for the showdown with Uruguay.
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FIFA Rankings: Morocco threatened by Belgium and Germany after dominant victories
Seventh in the FIFA rankings, Morocco sees its direct pursuers — Belgium and Germany — close the gap after convincing wins during the 2026 World Cup preparation window.
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Rashford guides Gordon through Barcelona life despite World Cup rivalry and transfer uncertainty
Anthony Gordon has revealed that Marcus Rashford offered him tips on city life and team spirit at Barcelona ahead of his £70m move from Newcastle — despite the pair competing for England's left-wing spot and Rashford's own future at the Nou Camp remaining unresolved.
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Arsenal's Eze, Rice, Saka and Madueke join England squad after Premier League parade
The four Arsenal players were given extra time off following the Champions League final defeat to PSG and the subsequent Premier League title parade before linking up with Thomas Tuchel's squad in Florida.
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Danny Dyer calls Tuchel's Jarrod Bowen World Cup snub 'an absolute joke'
Actor Danny Dyer has publicly criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel for leaving son-in-law Jarrod Bowen out of the World Cup squad, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and warning England will 'struggle' without the West Ham captain.
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Evra claims he would have 'eaten Yamal alive' and dares doubters to ask Ronaldo
Patrice Evra insists he would have neutralised Lamine Yamal at his peak, citing his duels with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as proof of his ability to handle the world's elite attackers.
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