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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Beccacece resigns as Ecuador coach after 2-0 World Cup exit to Mexico at Azteca
Sebastian Beccacece has stepped down as Ecuador head coach after a 2-0 round-of-32 defeat to Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The Argentine said his contract ended with the tournament and that he had failed to deliver on his promise to make it Ecuador's greatest-ever World Cup.
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World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Every round of 32 result and fixture with kick-off times
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage is under way, with England facing DR Congo on Wednesday and every game available free-to-air for UK viewers. Here is the full schedule from the round of 32 through to the final on 19 July.
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Tuchel reveals how 2016 shootout nightmare shaped England's World Cup penalty preparations
Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that a painful penalty shootout defeat with Borussia Dortmund in 2016 directly drove him to build a rigorous preparation programme, which England will have ready should they need it at the World Cup.
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Mbappe draws level with Messi on six goals as Haaland closes in on World Cup Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe's brace against Sweden pulled him level with Lionel Messi at the top of the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings on six goals, while Erling Haaland's 86th-minute winner against Ivory Coast moved Norway into the last 16 and the striker to five goals.
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England face DR Congo in World Cup round of 32 as Three Lions enter knockout stage
England's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign reaches the knockout rounds as the Three Lions prepare to face DR Congo in the round of 32, their first elimination match of the tournament.
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England fan spends £40,000 house deposit to follow Three Lions to World Cup final
Jack Goodwin, 34, from Chichester, has committed his entire £40,000 house deposit to take his father to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, pre-booking hotels, flights and tickets to every England game through to the July 19 final in New Jersey.
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Jordanian referee Adham Makhadmeh to officiate England vs DR Congo at World Cup
Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan has been appointed referee for England's last-16 clash against DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup. The 39-year-old FIFA-listed official previously took charge of Spain vs Cape Verde and Belgium's 5-1 win over New Zealand in the group stage.
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Sagnol warns something 'seriously wrong' with football if Olise misses Ballon d'Or
Former France defender Willy Sagnol has declared Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise the best player in the world, insisting it would be a travesty if he fails to win the Ballon d'Or — despite team-mate Harry Kane also emerging as a serious contender.
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Amad scores but Haaland's winner ends Ivory Coast's World Cup as United offer support
Amad equalised for Ivory Coast against Norway at the World Cup 2026, but Erling Haaland's late winner eliminated the Elephants. Manchester United responded with a brief message of support on social media.
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England fan spends £40,000 house deposit to follow Three Lions through entire World Cup 2026
Jack Goodwin, 34, has used his entire house deposit to fund flights, hotels and tickets to every potential England game at World Cup 2026, including the final in New Jersey on 19 July — a trip he is sharing with his father.
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Neil Redfearn saved Lucy Ward's mother's life while pundit worked World Cup 2026
ITV co-commentator Lucy Ward has paid tribute to her partner Neil Redfearn after the former Premier League midfielder stepped in to save her mother's life back home in the UK while Ward was covering World Cup 2026 matches across North America.
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Cherki appears to snub Deschamps after France's 3-0 rout of Sweden at World Cup
Rayan Cherki was caught on camera apparently ignoring France manager Didier Deschamps after their 3-0 round-of-32 win over Sweden in New Jersey, with the Manchester City playmaker only offering a brief greeting before pulling up his socks as Deschamps continued to speak to him.
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Danny Murphy's on-air story about his lost cat Bob leaves World Cup viewers divided
Danny Murphy sparked a wave of social media reaction after sharing a story about his missing cat Bob mid-commentary during Norway's 2-1 World Cup round of 32 victory over Ivory Coast, with viewers split between calling it 'truly iconic' and questioning his credentials.
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Stones and Silva exit City as £116m Anderson deal seals record signing
Manchester City lose four players on July 1 — including John Stones and Bernardo Silva — freeing up an estimated £550,000 per week in wages. That saving is set to be reinvested immediately in a club-record £116m move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
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Mexico demolish Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 as England await
Mexico powered past Ecuador 2-0 at the Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a dominant display that sends the co-hosts into the World Cup round of 16.
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Potter survives France's 3-0 demolition as Sweden's World Cup ends in reality check
Graham Potter's Sweden were outclassed 3-0 by France at the MetLife Stadium, ending their World Cup campaign at the group stage. Despite the heavy defeat, the English manager leaves with his reputation enhanced after guiding a side that had barely qualified.
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Nagelsmann snaps at reporter and admits Germany 'not first-class' after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann lost his composure with a journalist at his post-match press conference after Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Paraguay on penalties, then conceded his side can no longer be considered a top-tier football nation.
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Acid attack survivor Wissa targets England upset as DR Congo reach first World Cup knockouts
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa scored three goals to fire DR Congo into the World Cup round of 32 for the first time in the nation's history — a remarkable achievement for a player who nearly lost his sight in a 2021 acid attack that required emergency surgery on both eyes.
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Bellingham reveals James Bond ambition as he dreams of life after football
Jude Bellingham has admitted he would love to play James Bond after football, telling host James Corden he has watched every film in the franchise and believes he has a genuine shot at the role.
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England lose Quansah and James for DR Congo tie as Saka cleared to start
Thomas Tuchel confirmed a double injury blow for England ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with DR Congo, with Jarrell Quansah and Reece James both ruled out. Bukayo Saka, however, is expected to be fit to start.
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