World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Guéla Doué scores and assists as Ivory Coast stun France in World Cup warm-up
Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué scored the equalizer and set up Amad Diallo's winning goal as Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on Thursday evening in Nantes in a 2026 World Cup preparation match. The France-born defender became the fifth player born in France to score against the French national team.
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Dembélé to start against Northern Ireland in final World Cup warm-up
Rested against Ivory Coast, Ousmane Dembélé will start Monday evening at Lille. Didier Deschamps wants to field a team close to the one that will face Senegal on June 16 in New York.
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Tuchel says Bellingham and James have reached their 'sweet spot' ahead of World Cup
England manager Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham and Reece James are peaking at the right moment after both returned from hamstring injuries in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa.
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Iran's World Cup 2026 preparations unravel as US denies visas to key coaching staff
Iran's World Cup campaign is in serious jeopardy after the US denied visas to integral members of their coaching staff, with the country's ambassador to Mexico claiming the squad will only be permitted to enter the United States on matchdays.
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Bellingham presents Ngumoha with debut cap and predicts 'so many more' for Liverpool teenager
Rio Ngumoha was left speechless after Jude Bellingham personally handed him his first England cap following his Three Lions debut against New Zealand, telling the Liverpool winger he has a 'really bright future' ahead.
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Tuchel confirms full England squad available after pitch concerns in New Zealand win
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed no England players were injured in their narrow warm-up win over New Zealand in Tampa, with the head coach set to ring the changes for Wednesday's clash against Costa Rica.
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Evra claims he would have silenced Yamal in his prime, citing Ronaldo and Messi battles as proof
Patrice Evra insists he would have kept Lamine Yamal quiet at his peak, pointing to his defensive record against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as evidence. Yamal, 18, is preparing for his first World Cup with Spain despite recovering from a hamstring injury.
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Sane's winner extends Germany's nine-game streak as Robinson screamer goes in vain
Leroy Sane's second-half strike sealed a 2-1 Germany victory over the United States at Soldier Field, Chicago, despite Antonee Robinson's stunning volley levelling for the hosts. The result leaves the US with nine straight losses to European opponents since 2022.
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Pickford hails 17-year-old Ngumoha as England's fifth-youngest debutant shines against New Zealand
Rio Ngumoha, 17, became England's fifth-youngest debutant in Saturday's 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford praising the Liverpool winger as 'quality' and 'nothing fazed him'.
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Keane takes aim at Maguire after England squad omission sparks public outburst
Roy Keane has suggested players who miss out on a 26-man England squad have only themselves to blame, comments widely seen as directed at Harry Maguire, who went public with his frustration before Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad was announced.
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Scotland thrash Bolivia 4-0 to sharpen World Cup preparations ahead of Haiti opener
Che Adams scored twice and Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay also netted as Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey, building momentum ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti in Foxborough next Saturday — their first finals appearance since 1998.
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Tuchel criticises England's 'freestyle' first half despite 1-0 warm-up win over New Zealand
Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with England's disjointed first-half display in a scrappy 1-0 victory over New Zealand in Tampa, with Harry Kane's stoppage-time header the only goal as World Cup preparations continue.
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Kane dismisses heat concerns as England open World Cup prep with win over New Zealand
Harry Kane scored the only goal as England beat New Zealand 1-0 in their first World Cup warm-up match in the United States, with the captain insisting the widely discussed heat and humidity will not be a factor when the tournament begins.
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Alex Scott is England's only eligible call-up option as Ngumoha ruled out of World Cup squad
Rio Ngumoha cannot join England's World Cup squad despite training with the group in Miami, as FIFA rules require late replacements to come from the original 55-man provisional list — which the 17-year-old Liverpool winger was never part of. Bournemouth's Alex Scott remains the sole eligible stand-by option.
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Visas Denied, Daily Commutes Imposed: 2026 World Cup Turns Into Logistical Nightmare for Iran
Four days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, several members of Iran's delegation have been denied entry to the United States. American authorities are reportedly considering restricting the Iranian delegation's presence to match days only.
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Iran ordered to leave the US within 24 hours for each World Cup 2026 group match
Iran's players must enter and exit the United States on the same day for each of their three World Cup group games, the country's ambassador to Mexico has confirmed, as the squad relocates its base across the border.
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Left out of World Cup, Camavinga pursues Harvard Business School program while France departs
Excluded from Didier Deschamps' 2026 World Cup squad, Eduardo Camavinga crossed the Atlantic for a different reason: a program dedicated to sport and entertainment at Harvard Business School.
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Martinelli silences 'nobody knows you' critic by reaching World Cup as Premier League champion
Gabriel Martinelli, dismissed as an unknown by ex-Brazil forward Neto after his 2022 World Cup call-up, has answered every doubt by winning the Premier League and earning a place in Carlo Ancelotti's 2026 World Cup squad.
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Keane urges Kane to ditch deep-lying role and stay sharp for World Cup heat
Roy Keane has called on Harry Kane to abandon his playmaking tendencies at the World Cup, insisting the England striker must conserve energy in the heat by staying in the final third. Kane scored the winner as England beat New Zealand on Saturday.
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Osimhen to Man Utd, Vlahovic to Chelsea: Seven big transfers that could be sealed before the World Cup ends
With several high-profile players absent from the 2026 World Cup, clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are expected to move quickly on major signings during June and July.
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