World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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England vs Mexico World Cup kick-off may shift six hours earlier to dodge Mexico City storms
England's last-16 clash with Mexico at World Cup 2026 could be moved from 1am BST to 7pm BST after local media reported FIFA is considering an earlier start to avoid severe storm risk in Mexico City.
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Messi leads Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup last-16 race on Friday night
Lionel Messi, who turned 39 last week and has already scored six goals at this World Cup, leads Argentina into their first-ever meeting with Cape Verde, with a place in the last 16 on the line.
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Texas AG launches StubHub investigation after World Cup fans left without tickets
The Texas Attorney General has opened an investigation into StubHub after fans reported purchasing World Cup tickets through the resale platform that were never delivered, with some discovering the problem just hours before their matches.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card vs Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle after his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Soccer has confirmed.
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Al-Nassr appoints Postecoglou, ends Martinez speculation
Al-Nassr has officially signed Ange Postecoglou for two seasons, ending speculation that had placed Roberto Martinez on the Saudi bench. The Portugal manager can now focus on the World Cup round of 16 against Spain.
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Sleep experts back power naps as England fans brace for 1am World Cup kick-off against Mexico
England face Mexico at 1am in a World Cup group fixture, with the UK government extending pub hours until 5am for the game. Sleep experts are advising fans to take a short power nap before midnight rather than risk a full sleep cycle.
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Salah leaves Liverpool as a free agent with Saudi Arabia, Serie A and MLS among his options
Mohamed Salah has departed Liverpool after agreeing to terminate his contract a year early, ending a nine-year stay at Anfield. The 34-year-old will not decide his next club until Egypt's World Cup 2026 campaign concludes, with Saudi Arabia, Inter Milan, Juventus and MLS among the reported destinations.
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Xhaka rejects Chelsea move to stay at Sunderland and lead Europa League push
Granit Xhaka has decided to remain at Sunderland despite interest from Chelsea and Xabi Alonso, with the 33-year-old captain citing his bond with the club and city as key to his decision to stay for their Europa League campaign.
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Mexico president warns fans after fatal crush kills four during World Cup celebrations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged fans to avoid alcohol and overcrowded areas ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 clash with England, after at least four people died in a crush during celebrations following Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador.
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar unhappy with substitute role at World Cup
Underused since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Neymar is frustrated on the Brazil bench. Carlo Ancelotti has publicly acknowledged his striker's discontent while praising his professional attitude in training.
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Fenerbahce announce Nathan Ake deal in move that caught Manchester City off guard
Fenerbahce have publicly confirmed an agreement to sign Nathan Ake from Manchester City in a deal worth an initial £7 million, rising to £8.5 million with add-ons — though City are understood to have been caught off guard by the premature announcement.
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Altitude and smog: ex-Club America star warns England of Mexico City's lethal double threat
England face World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16, where they must contend not only with the stadium's 2,240-metre altitude but also Mexico City's chronic air pollution, which experts warn could cut player performance by up to 3.1 per cent.
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England superfan who witnessed Hand of God returns to Azteca for 2026 World Cup
Peter Robinson, 69, was among the 114,580 fans inside Mexico City's Azteca stadium when Diego Maradona scored his infamous Hand of God goal in 1986. Now attending his eleventh World Cup, he has returned to the same ground ahead of England's clash with Mexico.
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Kane calls DR Congo winner one of his favourite England goals after World Cup rescue act
Harry Kane scored twice to drag England into the World Cup round of 16 against DR Congo, and the captain has opened up on why his decisive second strike ranks among his best international goals and why he gathered the squad for an on-pitch huddle at full-time.
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Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to oversee France-Paraguay last-16 clash
FIFA has appointed Uzbek official Ilgiz Tantashev to referee the last-16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 42-year-old has only refereed two group-stage matches at this 2026 World Cup.
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Fifty European MPs demand investigation into Infantino over Trump 'Peace Prize'
Fifty European lawmakers from thirteen countries have formally requested that FIFA's ethics commission investigate President Gianni Infantino following his decision to award Donald Trump a 'Peace Prize' in December 2024.
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Hundreds of UK pubs to open until 5am for England's last-16 clash against Mexico
Sir Keir Starmer extended licensing hours to 5am after removing the need for individual venues to apply for special permissions. Greene King, Wetherspoon and Fuller's have confirmed which of their pubs will stay open for England's 1am kick-off against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
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Klopp set for Wirtz talks after Germany move to appoint ex-Liverpool boss as national manager
Jurgen Klopp is in line to become Germany's next manager after the DFB confirmed talks following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation. The role would see Klopp work directly with Florian Wirtz, the Liverpool playmaker he has repeatedly championed despite a difficult debut Premier League season.
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Deschamps breaks 51-year-old record and receives FFF jersey number 17
By beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps became the most successful manager in World Cup history with 17 victories, surpassing German Helmut Schön and his record set in 1974.
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Liverpool target PSG's Barcola in £100m-plus summer push after Salah exit
Liverpool have placed PSG winger Bradley Barcola at the top of their summer transfer wishlist, with reports suggesting the club will go 'all in' to sign the France international. PSG are expected to demand a fee exceeding £116m.
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