World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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M. Pokora and L2B unveil « Trophée », the official anthem for France's 2026 World Cup campaign
Singer M. Pokora has teamed up with Val-de-Marne rap trio L2B to compose « Trophée », the official track designed to accompany the French national team through the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 19.
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Mbappé reveals his two captain role models with France ahead of World Cup
Nine days before France's World Cup opener against Senegal, Kylian Mbappé has shared his captaincy references: Hugo Lloris, his only predecessor in the national team, and Zinédine Zidane during the 2006 World Cup.
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M&S England World Cup T-Shirts Drop to £4 via Cashback Deal This Weekend
Marks and Spencer is selling FIFA World Cup 2026 England crew-neck T-shirts for £20, but a TopCashback deal cuts the price to as low as £4.50 for new sign-ups and £4.83 for existing members.
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Lalas calls Freese a 'letdown' after Germany loss as USMNT goalkeeping crisis deepens ahead of World Cup
Alexi Lalas has criticised Matt Freese for his handling of both Germany goals in the United States' 2-1 friendly defeat at Soldier Field, warning the goalkeeper must 'step up his game' with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
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Portugal beats Chile in friendly but loses Leao to red card
Portugal defeated Chile 2-1 on Saturday in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match, but the victory was marred by Rafael Leao's expulsion in the 47th minute following an altercation with Chilean defender Ivan Roman.
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Giroud tips France and Spain as favorites, but backs African surprise at 2026 World Cup
Asked about his favorites for the 2026 World Cup, Olivier Giroud names France and Spain, but does not rule out a first African triumph, mentioning Ivory Coast, Senegal or Ghana.
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Kane's header rescues England from embarrassment against 85th-ranked New Zealand
Harry Kane headed in on the stroke of half-time to give England a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, as Thomas Tuchel rotated all 22 players in a World Cup warm-up that offered little encouragement ahead of Group L.
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Rashford shines but England's narrow win over New Zealand leaves Tuchel with more questions than answers
England edged New Zealand 1-0 in Florida, with Harry Kane scoring his 79th international goal, but the friendly offered Thomas Tuchel little clarity on his starting line-up for the World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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USA fall 2-1 to Germany in World Cup send-off as defensive frailties resurface
The United States men's national team lost their final pre-World Cup friendly 2-1 to Germany at a sold-out Soldier Field in Chicago, with Kai Havertz's early header and Leroy Sané's second-half strike proving decisive despite Antonee Robinson's stunning equaliser.
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Keane tells Maguire his England World Cup snub is 'on you, don't blame anyone else'
Roy Keane has delivered a blunt verdict on Harry Maguire's omission from England's World Cup squad, insisting the Manchester United defender has only himself to blame for failing to convince Thomas Tuchel.
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Scotland unveils bespoke tartan to mark US ties as World Cup 2026 approaches
A Heriot-Watt University student's tartan design, commissioned by the Scottish Government, has been chosen to celebrate the historical bonds between Scotland and the United States ahead of America's 250th anniversary and the 2026 World Cup.
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Cherki said "coach", not "wesh": Adil Rami settles the controversy by reading lips
A video of Rayan Cherki's arrival at Clairefontaine sparked an online controversy: did the Manchester City player greet Didier Deschamps with a "wesh"? Former defender Adil Rami watched the footage and categorically denies it.
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Lukaku on the bench, Moreira overlooked: Garcia's attacking choices questioned ahead of World Cup
Four days after a victory in Croatia, Rudi Garcia's Belgium face Tunisia in Brussels in their second World Cup 2026 warm-up match. The attacking options chosen by the French manager are fueling controversy.
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Injured in training, Balerdi ruled out of World Cup with Argentina
Selected by Lionel Scaloni for the 2026 World Cup, Olympique Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a training injury with the Argentine national team and will be sidelined for a month, according to an Argentine journalist close to the situation. His withdrawal is expected to be officially confirmed in the coming hours.
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Leão punches opponent and sees red as Portugal edge Chile in World Cup warmup
Rafael Leão was sent off for punching Chile defender Ivan Román just before halftime in Portugal's 2-1 friendly win in Lisbon on June 6, with Gonçalo Guedes and Bruno Fernandes scoring for the hosts.
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England fans rage at 'atrocious' picture quality during ITV's New Zealand friendly broadcast
Viewers watching England's pre-World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Florida were left furious by what many described as unwatchably poor picture quality on ITV's coverage, with some comparing it to footage from the 1960s and 1980s.
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Kane goal gives England laboured win over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
Harry Kane's goal secured England a narrow victory over New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as Thomas Tuchel's side began their 2026 World Cup preparations with a disjointed performance.
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Mbappe rejects Messi talent vs Ronaldo hard work narrative ahead of World Cup
Kylian Mbappe has pushed back on the idea that Lionel Messi succeeds on talent alone while Cristiano Ronaldo relies purely on hard work, calling it a view only someone who has never played football could hold.
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Panini launches 930-sticker World Cup 2026 collection as England prepare for tournament
Panini's official FIFA World Cup 2026 sticker collection spans 930 stickers across all 48 competing nations, including England stars Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford, as the tournament approaches.
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Arsenal target Leao sent off for punching Chile player in Portugal World Cup warm-up
Rafael Leao was shown a straight red card for violent conduct after appearing to punch Chile's Ivan Roman during Portugal's final World Cup warm-up fixture. The AC Milan winger, heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, was dismissed following VAR intervention, with Roman also sent off.
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