World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Amorim had flagged Eriksen's heart condition months before Denmark collapse
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after his Euro 2020 cardiac arrest. Former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim had publicly acknowledged the need to monitor the midfielder's heart rate as recently as February 2025.
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Thierry Henry denies criticizing Mbappé: "I didn't speak about him"
A video circulating on social media falsely attributed harsh criticism of Kylian Mbappé to Thierry Henry just days before the 2026 World Cup. The former French international formally denied these claims, calling them fake news.
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Harry Kane set to lead England's World Cup charge as Group L campaign opens against Croatia
England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign on 17 June against Croatia in Group L, with captain Harry Kane expected to be central to their hopes of progressing deep into the tournament.
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Ederson's Brazil World Cup call-up pushes back Manchester United medical and signing
Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson, but his late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad means the medical and paperwork are unlikely to be completed until after the tournament ends.
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Lamine Yamal confirmed available for Spain's opening World Cup 2026 match
Luis de la Fuente cleared up the doubt on Sunday: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, all three sidelined with thigh injuries, will be available for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.
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Fifa bans tactical timeouts and five other rule changes set to reshape World Cup 2026
Fifa referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed six rule changes for this summer's World Cup, headlined by a ban on players rushing to the touchline for coaching instructions while goalkeepers are down injured.
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Neville insists Bellingham must start as Carragher warns England will find World Cup tough
Gary Neville has declared Jude Bellingham "is not a sub" and must start England's World Cup opener against Croatia, while Jamie Carragher fears the Three Lions will struggle to match the standards set under Gareth Southgate.
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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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