World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Gordon compares Kane to Messi after England captain rescues World Cup campaign against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo and send England into the last 16, where they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Assist-maker Anthony Gordon said Kane's consistency puts him in company with Lionel Messi.
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UK Government rules out Bank Holiday as England face Mexico at 1am in World Cup last 16
The UK Government has confirmed it will not declare an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca kicking off at 1am UK time. Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo sealed the tie.
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Platini hails Olise, "a number 10 like in the old days", and his unique connection with Mbappé
Five assists in four matches at the 2026 World Cup: Michael Olise has won over Michel Platini, who praises the return of a true number 10 to the France squad and the instinctive understanding between the Bayern Munich midfielder and Kylian Mbappé.
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Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has called on parents to allow their children to watch England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium at 1am BST, days after Harry Kane's double secured a last-16 place against DR Congo.
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Mahrez confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last with Algeria
At 35, the Fennecs captain announced he will not play in any World Cup after the 2026 edition, on the eve of the Round of 16 against Switzerland.
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Liam Gallagher urges England on as Wonderwall becomes World Cup anthem after Kane brace
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has called on England fans to 'keep the biblical vibrations going' after Wonderwall became a post-match singalong tradition at the 2026 World Cup, most recently following a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo secured by two Harry Kane goals.
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Tuchel urges parents to keep children up for England vs Mexico, but minister pushes back
England manager Thomas Tuchel called on parents to write school excuses so children can watch Monday's 1am BST kick-off against Mexico in the World Cup. Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith rejected the plea, warning against missed learning.
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England's DR Congo victory breaks mobile traffic records as fans stream during commute
England's World Cup win over DR Congo on Wednesday evening triggered all-time traffic records on both EE and O2's networks, with millions of fans streaming the 5pm kick-off during their commute. High street footfall also surged 7.4 per cent week on week, rising 46.7 per cent across London.
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Tuchel's pitchside fury at Spence overshadowed by Kane's brace as England beat DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel was caught on pitchside microphones berating Djed Spence for a second time at the 2026 World Cup before substituting the Tottenham full-back, as Harry Kane's two goals sealed England's victory over DR Congo and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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Gilberto Mora: Mexico's 17-year-old prodigy targeting England upset in World Cup last 16
Mexico arrive at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 unbeaten and yet to concede, with teenage attacker Gilberto Mora — the Liga MX's youngest-ever scorer — emerging as a key threat ahead of Sunday's clash with England in Mexico City.
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Eliminated by Belgium's Comeback, 2026 World Cup Reignites Pape Thiaw and Habib Beye Debate
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Belgium (3-2) on Wednesday night after leading 2-0 with five minutes remaining. The dramatic collapse has put manager Pape Thiaw under pressure, with midfielder Pape Gueye announcing his withdrawal from the national team and supporters calling for Habib Beye's appointment.
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Balogun's VAR red card rules him out of USA vs Belgium as FIFA ban appeal blocked
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States before being sent off via VAR review in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and FIFA regulations prevent US Soccer from appealing the one-game suspension that rules him out of the last-16 clash with Belgium on July 6.
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Friedel dismisses Mexico as 'so average' but warns England not to concede early at altitude
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel has urged England to avoid conceding an early goal against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, warning that the extreme altitude of the Azteca Stadium will leave players 'dead' within 20 minutes if they fall behind.
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Eliminated by Belgium, Senegal demands answers from Pape Thiaw
After Senegal's defeat to Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese press openly targets coach Pape Thiaw, accused of tactical timidity, and erupts over a provocation from Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi.
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Hamann reverses Kane criticism after England striker's late brace rescues World Cup tie
Didi Hamann has publicly revised his controversial assessment of Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the final minutes to haul England past Congo and into the last 16, taking his World Cup tally to 13 goals.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Adidas Trionda 350 Football: the World Cup 2026 replica ball and what it offers
The adidas Trionda League 350 Football is the official replica of the match ball used at World Cup 2026. Lighter than the standard adult ball at 350g, it is regulation size but designed primarily for younger players.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.
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Kane rescues England again as world media agrees: the Three Lions depend on their captain
Harry Kane scored twice in 11 minutes to overturn a seventh-minute deficit and send England past DR Congo 2-1, booking a last-16 meeting with Mexico. International outlets from Spain to Australia focused less on England's struggles and more on their captain's indispensability.
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Quansah listed on England's bench against DR Congo but never changed into kit
Jarell Quansah was named among England's substitutes for their 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo in Atlanta, yet the injured defender never changed into his kit and watched the match alongside fellow absentee Reece James.
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