World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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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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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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