World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Doué starts on the left, Barcola back on the bench ahead of World Cup
Didier Deschamps has made his decision: Désiré Doué will occupy the left side of France's attack against Northern Ireland, relegating Bradley Barcola to the bench eight days before the opening World Cup match against Senegal.
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Timber ruled out of World Cup as groin injury ends Netherlands hopes
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover sufficiently from a groin injury sustained in March. The 24-year-old will leave the Netherlands' pre-tournament camp in New York following Monday's friendly against Uzbekistan.
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Hurricane threatens Mexico vs South Africa World Cup opener at Azteca Stadium
As the rainy season peaks in Mexico City, meteorologists fear a hurricane could form in the Pacific on June 13, 2026, the day of the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.
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Tuchel's first England speech revealed: 'Brotherhood' the key to World Cup glory
The FA has released footage of Thomas Tuchel's opening address to England's squad from March 2025, in which the head coach outlined winning the World Cup as the mission's sole objective and cited a conversation with an unnamed World Cup winner to stress unity over individual quality.
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UN climate chief warns World Cup 2026 players face heat stroke risk at 26 hazardous matches
UN Climate Change warns that extreme heat conditions have doubled since the 1994 US World Cup, with 26 of 104 matches expected to be played in hazardous heat and five potentially at postponement-level temperatures across host cities including Miami, Kansas City and Philadelphia.
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Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire heads to World Cup as Netflix pundit instead
Harry Maguire, who described himself as 'shocked and gutted' after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad, will cover the 2026 World Cup as a pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football'.
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Mbappé backs Ronaldo to outscore Messi at 2026 World Cup — then picks himself above both
Kylian Mbappé has predicted Cristiano Ronaldo will outshine Lionel Messi in front of goal at the 2026 World Cup, before declaring himself the tournament's likeliest top scorer. The Real Madrid forward also tipped Lamine Yamal and Vinícius Jr among the next generation of threats.
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Barcelona and Manchester City compete for Bayer Leverkusen prospect Ibrahim Maza
With 5 goals and 7 assists for Bayer Leverkusen this season, 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza has attracted the interest of FC Barcelona and Manchester City, according to Catalan media Mundo Deportivo.
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Oliver and Taylor set for $100,000 World Cup 2026 windfall with final bonus on offer
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will each earn $100,000 (£75,000) for officiating at the 2026 World Cup — roughly double the 2014 rate — with additional bonuses available if either reaches the final on July 19.
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France vs Norway at 2026 World Cup: Haaland impresses, but Les Bleus remain favorites
Norway, France's third group opponent at the 2026 World Cup, has drawn mixed assessments despite Erling Haaland's presence. Former footballer Pierre Bouby argues the gap between the two teams remains substantial.
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LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Emblem set returns to Argos shelves after selling out
Argos has restocked the LEGO Editions FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem set, priced at £20, after the 298-piece build sold out following its initial release. A TopCashback deal brings the price down to under £3 for eligible new customers.
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Snubbed by Tuchel, Maguire to cover World Cup 2026 as Netflix pundit
Harry Maguire, left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup, will appear as a special guest pundit on Gary Lineker's Netflix show 'The Rest is Football', broadcasting daily from New York's Times Square.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off as 48 nations battle across three host countries
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 nations competing over six weeks in the biggest edition of the tournament in history.
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Yamal on track to make World Cup debut for Spain against Cape Verde on 15 June
Lamine Yamal is expected to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June, despite missing club football since 22 April with a hamstring injury. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed the 18-year-old is progressing within the planned recovery timeline.
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Wiegman vows tactical overhaul as England chase automatic World Cup spot against Ukraine
Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday, after the Lionesses' 4-0 defeat by Spain left their automatic qualification hopes dependent on other results.
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Iran players honour 168 airstrike victims as visa row forces World Cup base move to Mexico
Iran's squad arrived in Tijuana on Sunday after being forced to relocate their World Cup base from Arizona to Mexico amid a deepening dispute with the United States over visas and entry restrictions.
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Somali referee Omar Artan turned away at US border three days before 2026 World Cup
FIFA-appointed referee Omar Artan from Somalia was denied entry to the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival, with no explanation provided by US immigration authorities despite holding a diplomatic passport.
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Pavard excluded from World Cup squad, to watch France from stands against Northern Ireland
Several 2018 World Cup champions — including Varane, Umtiti, Giroud and Pavard — will attend the France-Northern Ireland match at Stade Pierre-Mauroy before the Blues depart for the 2026 World Cup. Pavard is the only one excluded from the squad by Deschamps, penalised by a disappointing season at Marseille.
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Norway's Solbakken brands Scotland 'unprofessional' after Clarke cancels training friendly
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has publicly criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke after Scotland abruptly cancelled a planned training-ground friendly, citing squad injuries. Former Fulham defender and Norway team manager Brede Hangeland called the decision 'weak' and 'embarrassing'.
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Manchester United agree £35m Ederson deal but World Cup call delays Old Trafford switch
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million fee with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, plus up to £3.8 million in add-ons and a four-year contract. However, the 26-year-old's late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the move will not be finalised until after the tournament.
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