World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Ngumoha reveals Salah's parting advice to him before leaving Liverpool
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has credited Mohamed Salah as his biggest influence, revealing the Egyptian urged him to add goals and assists to his game before departing Anfield. Ngumoha is in line for a first England start against Croatia.
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Micah Richards stands by Olympics call that ended his England career at 23
Micah Richards has no regrets about choosing the 2012 London Olympics over England's Euro 2012 standby list, even though the decision effectively ended his international career. The former Manchester City defender earned his 13th and final cap in February 2012.
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Pochettino's young USMNT face hostile crowd in Mexico rivalry test ahead of 2026 World Cup
The United States men's national team face Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Saturday in an exhibition that doubles as a pressure test for a new generation of players, with over 60,000 fans expected — the majority supporting the visitors.
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Olise lights up France-Italy with stunning free-kick, historic double at Stade de France
Michael Olise opened the scoring for France against Italy on Friday at Stade de France with a perfectly placed free-kick into the top corner, becoming the first player in the history of the French national team to score two free-kicks in that stadium and to be decisive in the first three matches under the same manager.
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De Bruyne opens scoring against Turkey and reaches 39 international goals
Starting on Friday in the third matchday of the Nations League, Kevin De Bruyne scored the opening goal against Turkey in the 10th minute, bringing his tally to 39 goals in 127 appearances for Belgium.
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Thierry Henry backs Mbappé and Olise as top Ballon d'Or contenders
Speaking on RMC, Thierry Henry analysed the 2025 Ballon d'Or race, highlighting the weaknesses of Kane, Bellingham, Rodri and Yamal while making the case for Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise.
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2030 World Cup Final: Senegal backs Morocco against Spain
Despite an ongoing dispute with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegalese Football Federation president Abdoulaye Fall has publicly backed Morocco in its bid to host the 2030 World Cup final.
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Keira Walsh hails 'exceptional' Lexi Potter after Chelsea star earns first England call-up
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, has been called up to the senior England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a standout start to the WSL season, with midfield partner Keira Walsh declaring herself 'not surprised' by the youngster's rapid rise.
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John Stones convicted of speeding after missing court letter during World Cup campaign
Manchester City and England defender John Stones has been handed four penalty points and a £666 fine after missing a police letter while representing England at the 2026 World Cup, leading to a magistrates court conviction.
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Tim Ream retires from USMNT after 86 caps and four World Cup appearances as captain
Tim Ream, 38, has announced his retirement from the United States men's national team after 16 years of service, 86 caps, and 26 matches as captain, including four at the most recent World Cup.
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Yamal scores twice as World Cup champions Spain extend unbeaten run to 40 games
Lamine Yamal scored twice and assisted a third as Spain demolished Croatia 4-1 in Seville, stretching their unbeaten run to 40 matches in their first home game since winning the World Cup.
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Aguirre apologises to Gordon for World Cup expletive and asks him to sign a photo
Javier Aguirre has personally apologised to Anthony Gordon for telling him 'F*** you' during England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico, explaining the remark as a heat-of-the-moment reaction. Now Valencia manager, Aguirre revealed he may ask Gordon to sign a photo of the incident for his children.
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Wiegman drops Kelly and Toone from England squad for World Cup play-off against Greece
Sarina Wiegman has omitted Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone from England's 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup play-offs against Greece in October, with both players struggling for club minutes this season.
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FIFA accuses UEFA of election interference as Infantino governance row escalates
FIFA has filed documents in a US court claiming UEFA is spreading misinformation to influence Gianni Infantino's presidential re-election bid, after UEFA accused the FIFA chief of criminal mismanagement over a shelved plan to sell World Cup shares.
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Tuchel warns England are 'danger to themselves' but backs defence to fix errors against Czech Republic
Thomas Tuchel has admitted England's individual mistakes made them a 'danger to themselves' in Saturday's 3-goal defeat by Spain, but insists he sees no defensive pattern to worry him ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Prague.
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Hall channels World Cup snub to stake his claim for England's left-back slot under Tuchel
Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall has returned to the England squad after missing the World Cup and says the disappointment of that omission is driving him to make the position his own under Thomas Tuchel.
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Bellingham's seven World Cup goals earn him second successive England Player of the Year
Jude Bellingham has been voted England's Player of the Year for a second consecutive season after scoring all seven of his international goals at the World Cup, where England finished third.
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Teenage debutants Ellis and Hall shine as USA rout Peru 4-1 in post-World Cup return
The United States men's national team opened their post-2026 World Cup era with a 4-1 win over Peru in Orlando, with teenagers Justin Ellis and Julian Hall among the scorers on debut alongside veterans Malik Tillman and Sebastian Lletget.
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Shelvey claims Southgate rift cost him 2018 World Cup place despite leading England's midfielders in assists
Jonjo Shelvey says a miscommunication with Gareth Southgate during their under-21 days effectively ended his England career, leaving him out of the 2018 World Cup squad despite finishing that season as the top assist-maker among English midfielders.
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Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or but fears his age may count against him
World champion at 19 with Spain, Lamine Yamal believes he has been at Ballon d'Or level « for quite some time now », but fears voters may defer the award, as they did in 2025.
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