World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Tuchel confirms Quansah and James nearing return as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32
Thomas Tuchel has revealed Jarrel Quansah and Reece James are closing in on fitness ahead of England's World Cup round of 32 tie against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa competing for the right-back slot in the meantime.
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Rice declares England's penalty takers the best crop in the nation's history ahead of World Cup knockouts
Declan Rice has backed England's shootout credentials ahead of the World Cup knockout rounds, naming Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham among a group he calls the finest penalty takers England have ever assembled.
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Mbappe brace fires France past Sweden to set up Paraguay last-32 clash
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey, with Les Bleus becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup fixtures.
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Mbappé reaches 18 World Cup goals to stand one shy of Messi's all-time record
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, lifting his career World Cup tally to 18 goals — one behind Lionel Messi's record of 19 — in just 18 appearances.
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DR Congo coach warns England his side have been practising penalties ahead of World Cup last-32 clash
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has revealed his squad have been drilling penalty shootouts ahead of their World Cup round-of-32 meeting with England in Atlanta, citing the team's record of winning shootouts at AFCON against Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
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World Cup fever grips Mexico's cities, but cartel violence silences celebrations in the countryside
While Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey have embraced the 2026 World Cup with street parties and fan zones, residents in cartel-controlled regions such as Sinaloa and Michoacán are watching matches indoors, too fearful to celebrate publicly.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands coach after penalty defeat to Morocco at World Cup 2026
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a first-round exit at World Cup 2026, where the Dutch were beaten on penalties by Morocco in Monterrey. Koeman also hinted at a possible retirement from coaching, citing family health concerns.
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Mbappe dedicates Sweden goal to Deschamps with embrace after manager's mother dies
Kylian Mbappe scored his fifth goal of the tournament against Sweden before running straight to Didier Deschamps for a hug, a gesture dedicated to the France manager who had just returned from his mother's funeral.
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Klopp dismisses Germany job talk but demands grassroots overhaul after World Cup exit
Jürgen Klopp has played down speculation linking him to the Germany manager role following Die Mannschaft's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay, while delivering a sharp critique of the team's performance and calling for sweeping DFB reform from youth level upward.
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Klopp open to Germany job but demands Red Bull role stays intact after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp has been sounded out as a potential replacement for Julian Nagelsmann after Germany were knocked out of the World Cup by Paraguay on penalties. The former Liverpool manager is reportedly open to the role, but only if he can retain his position at Red Bull.
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Slavko Vincic to referee Mexico vs Ecuador in World Cup Round of 32
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic, who oversaw the 2024 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, will take charge of Mexico vs Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday — his third match of the tournament.
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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup penalty shootout exit
Ronald Koeman has stepped down as Netherlands head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco at the World Cup. The 63-year-old announced his resignation on Instagram, saying the manner of his exit 'hurts' despite feeling pride in his career.
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Tuchel forced into emergency right-back reshuffle as James and Quansah ruled out against DR Congo
Reece James and Jarell Quansah will both miss England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel to consider Djed Spence or a positional switch for Ezri Konsa at right-back.
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Ecuador file formal complaint after Mexico fans stage overnight hotel siege before World Cup clash
Dozens of Mexican supporters gathered outside Ecuador's hotel in Mexico City from midnight, using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to deprive the squad of sleep. The Ecuadorian federation has filed a formal complaint with tournament organisers, citing a breach of fair play principles.
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South Korea players booed home at Incheon Airport after World Cup group-stage exit
South Korea's World Cup squad was met with jeers and angry protests at Incheon Airport on Tuesday after crashing out of the tournament in the group stage, with fans demanding coach Hong Myung-bo resign.
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Haaland's 86th-minute winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast and into World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland netted his fifth goal of the tournament in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil in New York.
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Haaland's 86th-minute strike sends Norway to first-ever World Cup round of 16
Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 86th minute to seal a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, sending Norway to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in their history.
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Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador's hotel to disrupt World Cup sleep
Dozens of Mexican supporters gathered outside Ecuador's hotel in Mexico City from midnight, using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to deprive the visiting squad of sleep ahead of their round-of-32 clash. Ecuador's football federation has since filed a formal complaint with tournament organisers.
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Declan Rice backs England's penalty takers to outlast every rival at the World Cup
Declan Rice has declared England possess the finest collection of penalty takers at the World Cup, citing Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon — and insisting his own confidence from the Champions League final shoot-out means he will volunteer too.
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Pulisic targets Bosnia start after calf injury limited him to 77 World Cup minutes
Christian Pulisic says he is feeling good ahead of the United States' round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, raising hopes the AC Milan forward will return to the starting lineup after a calf injury restricted him to just 77 minutes across two appearances.
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