World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Brazilian barber's 'Hexa Cut' captures World Cup fever as Brazil edge past Japan
A barber in Resende, Brazil, has revived his viral flag haircut ahead of the 2026 World Cup, serving around 30 customers with intricate green, yellow, blue, and white designs. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 on Monday, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a stoppage-time winner.
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England's World Cup training base in Mexico City leaked as sabotage fears grow
Mexican media have revealed that England will train at Club Universidad Nacional's La Cantera facility ahead of their last-16 clash with hosts Mexico. The disclosure comes as the FA scrambles to prevent a repeat of the organised disruption that plagued Ecuador's camp earlier in the tournament.
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Uruguayan card-happy Tejera to referee Australia vs Egypt at World Cup 2026
Gustavo Tejera, a Uruguayan official who averages more than five yellow cards per match across his career, will take charge of the Australia vs Egypt Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup — his second assignment of the tournament.
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PETA Issues 'Red Card' to Haaland Over Animal Skin Handbag Collection
Animal rights organization PETA France has publicly criticized Erling Haaland, who has scored 5 goals at the 2026 World Cup, for owning Hermès Birkin bags made from crocodile and lizard skins.
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Terry accuses Tuchel of singling out Spence in ways he would never treat Alexander-Arnold
Former England captain John Terry has publicly challenged Thomas Tuchel over his repeated touchline outbursts directed at Tottenham right-back Djed Spence, suggesting the Germany coach would not behave the same way toward higher-profile squad members.
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England delay Mexico City trip to guard tactics ahead of World Cup round-of-16
Thomas Tuchel's England will not fly to Mexico City until Friday before Monday's World Cup round-of-16 clash at the Azteca, with security concerns over training-ground spies driving the decision to stay in Kansas City.
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BBC offers spoiler-free catch-up for England fans dreading 1am Mexico kick-off
With England's World Cup round-of-16 clash against Mexico kicking off at 1am on Monday, the BBC has unveiled a spoiler-free replay option on iPlayer and a full re-run on BBC Two at 7.10am for fans who cannot stay up.
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VAR's audio-sensor technology denies Croatia a stoppage-time equaliser to keep Portugal alive at the World Cup
Portugal survived a dramatic finish against Croatia at the World Cup, advancing to the Round of 16 after VAR used 'Snicko' audio-sensor technology to disallow a 93rd-minute equaliser for an offside touch in the build-up.
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Kane's 72-goal season puts him second only to Messi as England face Mexico
Harry Kane has scored 72 goals for Bayern Munich and England in the 2025-26 campaign — second only to Lionel Messi's all-time record of 82 — after a late brace sealed a 2-1 win over DR Congo and a World Cup last-16 tie with co-hosts Mexico.
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Yamal calls Ronaldo clash an 'honour' as Spain and Portugal set up World Cup last-16 showdown
Lamine Yamal has said it would be 'an honour' to face Cristiano Ronaldo after Spain beat Austria 3-0 and Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to set up a last-16 meeting at the 2026 World Cup.
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Kolkata's 'Fifa Gully' captures India's World Cup passion despite nation never qualifying
A 100-metre lane in Kolkata's Beniatola area has been transformed into 'Fifa Gully', a community-built tribute to the World Cup featuring giant cut-outs of Messi and Ronaldo and hand-painted murals — all funded without sponsorship, purely out of love for football.
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Zaïre-Emery without playing time at 2026 World Cup, Barcola promises his moment will come
Absent from all France matches since the start of the 2026 World Cup, Warren Zaïre-Emery is waiting on the sidelines. His PSG teammate Bradley Barcola assures that the midfielder "will have his moment" in this tournament.
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Klopp tells German FA he wants national team job after Nagelsmann's World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire to take charge of Germany following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Die Mannschaft's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 32.
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Garcia denies criticising African football after Belgium's stunning 3-2 comeback over Senegal
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has moved to clarify post-match remarks after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Youri Tielemans' 125th-minute penalty completing the World Cup round-of-32 comeback.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Modric after VAR robs Croatia of World Cup equaliser
Cristiano Ronaldo embraced former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, a result sealed when Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute equaliser was controversially ruled out by VAR.
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Eliminated by Switzerland at 2026 World Cup, Algeria demands answers from Petkovic
Beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Fennecs returned home to a flood of criticism targeting manager Vladimir Petkovic, accused of tactical improvisation and lack of continuity.
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BBC to air spoiler-free England vs Mexico World Cup replay for fans who miss the 1am kick-off
England fans unable to stay up for the 1am BST kick-off against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 can watch a full, spoiler-free replay on BBC Two from 7.10am on Monday, with Kelly Cates presenting alongside Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart.
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Arsenal target Ezri Konsa in cut-price £35m deal as part of double Villa swoop
Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa for around £35million, with attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers also on their radar as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad this summer.
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Klopp confirms interest as Germany open talks after Nagelsmann's World Cup resignation
The German Football Association has announced it will enter talks with Jurgen Klopp after Julian Nagelsmann resigned four days following Germany's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32.
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Milan set £51-60m asking price for Leao as Tottenham's £80m Kroupi bid boosts United's hopes
AC Milan have agreed with Rafael Leao's representatives that he can leave this summer for between £51m and £60m. Tottenham's focus on an £80m move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi appears to clear the path for Manchester United.
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