World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Man United's family connection could give them edge in Alex Scott transfer race
Manchester United hold an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott: his step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, already captains United's women's side. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 22-year-old, who is with England's World Cup squad in North America.
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Hazard hopes for a great 2026 World Cup for Algeria, but not against Belgium
Retired international Eden Hazard expressed his support for Algeria's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while clarifying that his Algerian friends will have to bow to the Red Devils if the two nations meet in the tournament.
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Gordon reveals Rashford's mentoring role after £70m Barcelona move from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon has spoken about his £70m transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona, disclosing that Marcus Rashford — his direct rival for an England starting spot — privately guided him on life at Camp Nou and in the city.
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Only one in five England fans are backing the Three Lions to win the World Cup
New betting data from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain shows just 20 per cent of domestic wagers in England back the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup — well behind Portugal's 57 per cent and France's 29 per cent.
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Deschamps clears Saliba to face Northern Ireland as Dembélé returns for World Cup warm-up
Didier Deschamps has dismissed concerns over William Saliba's back problem ahead of France's final World Cup warm-up against Northern Ireland, while Ousmane Dembélé is set to start after being rested following PSG's Champions League final.
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Endrick scores winner for Brazil then vows to Ancelotti: 'This is where I want to be'
Endrick came off the bench to net the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 friendly win over Egypt in Cleveland, then delivered a pointed message to Carlo Ancelotti's staff about his readiness ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Brahim Diaz opens scoring for Morocco against Norway a week before World Cup
Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz scored Morocco's opening goal against Norway in a friendly match on Sunday, with a right-footed strike into the far corner in the 7th minute.
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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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