World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Livramento undergoes surgery after calf injury ends his World Cup 2026 campaign
Newcastle United have confirmed that Tino Livramento successfully underwent a minor surgical procedure on the calf injury that forced him out of England's World Cup squad. The 23-year-old is expected to return during pre-season ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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German chancellor draws Bild's fury after calling penalty exit 'thrilling' for the nation
Friedrich Merz praised Germany's 'team spirit' after their round-of-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, but Bild's editor-in-chief fired back: 'Chancellor, I am not proud. I'm angry. I'm furious.'
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Rice declares himself fit for England's knockout run despite hamstring and calf concerns
Declan Rice has insisted he is fit and available for England's World Cup knockout stages after sitting out the Panama group game. The Arsenal midfielder revealed he has been managing a hamstring issue since Christmas but says it is not a long-term problem.
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Rice channels Arsenal's 'it's not done' motto as England enter World Cup knockout stage
Declan Rice has invoked the defiant three-word phrase that helped Arsenal win their first title in 22 years as England prepare to face DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup in Atlanta, warning that the knockout rounds will bring 'really, really tough games' all the way to the final.
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Manuel Neuer retires from international football after Germany's World Cup exit on penalties
Manuel Neuer has confirmed his second and final retirement from international football after Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in the last 32, losing on penalties following a 120-minute draw with Paraguay. The 40-year-old ends a 16-year international career as Germany's fifth-highest appearance-maker.
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Tuchel faces right-back crisis as James and Quansah miss England's final World Cup training session
Reece James and Jarell Quansah were both absent from England's final training session ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel weighing up makeshift options at right-back.
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Contract clause gives Newcastle leverage as Arsenal pursue Bruno Guimaraes this summer
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but a club option to extend his contract until 2029 strengthens the Magpies' hand in any negotiations. Newcastle insist the Brazilian is not for sale.
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Iran accuse World Cup hosts of undermining fairness after visa denials and offside exit
Iran have strongly criticised their treatment at the 2026 World Cup, citing visa denials for 11 federation officials, a disputed offside call that ended their campaign, and a US official who publicly celebrated their elimination.
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United target Summerville more attainable after Netherlands' World Cup exit
Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50m, after the Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in the World Cup round of 32. The 24-year-old, who scored twice in the tournament, can now focus on his club future.
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Danny Makkelie to referee France vs Sweden at World Cup 2026 in New Jersey
Dutch official Danny Makkelie takes charge of the France vs Sweden round-of-32 tie at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 43-year-old, on his fourth major tournament, drew controversy at this World Cup after a disputed VAR call in the United States' opener.
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Manuel Neuer retires from international football again after Germany's World Cup penalty exit
Manuel Neuer, 40, has confirmed his second international retirement after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who had been persuaded out of retirement to play the tournament, ends his international career with 128 caps.
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Trossard delays transfer decision as Besiktas table €20m verbal bid for Arsenal winger
Leandro Trossard is putting his Arsenal future on hold until after the World Cup, with Besiktas having already made a verbal offer worth up to €20 million for the 31-year-old, who enters the final year of his contract this summer.
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Neville and Wright warn Saka still not right ahead of England's World Cup knockout clash
Gary Neville and Ian Wright have raised concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness and form at the 2026 World Cup, with the Arsenal winger yet to truly influence the tournament after starting just one of England's three group games.
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Mbappé fit and firing for France's World Cup round of 32 clash with Sweden
Kylian Mbappé is set to start for France against Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain has scored four goals in the group stage, making him France's all-time leading World Cup scorer.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon gamble as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Anthony Gordon's underwhelming World Cup displays have prompted Spanish outlets to question why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him rather than Marcus Rashford, who scored a match-clinching goal off the bench against Croatia.
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Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes investigated by New Zealand police over rape allegation
Ryan Mendes, Cape Verde's record goalscorer and 100-cap captain, is under police investigation in New Zealand after a Brazilian woman alleged he raped her during a FIFA Series event in Auckland earlier this year. He has not been charged.
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Spanish media question Barcelona's £69m Gordon signing as Rashford outshines him at World Cup
Spanish publications have criticised Anthony Gordon's performances at the World Cup and questioned why Barcelona paid £69.3m for him when Marcus Rashford — who helped the club win La Liga on loan — was available for less than half that fee.
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US Homeland Security chief boasts he 'danced' as Iran's controversial World Cup exit sealed
Markwayne Mullin, the US secretary of Homeland Security, said he 'maybe even danced a happy dance' after revoking Iran's visas and watching them exit the World Cup — a departure made more bitter by a VAR ruling that denied Iran a stoppage-time winner against Egypt.
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Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup round-of-32 clash
Jesus Valenzuela has been confirmed as the referee for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday. The Venezuelan has overseen 387 professional matches and brings experience from two previous World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
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Van Dijk insists Netherlands' game plan 'worked' despite penalty exit against Morocco
Virgil van Dijk drew sharp criticism from supporters after claiming the Netherlands' tactical approach worked in their 1-1 draw with Morocco, despite Ronald Koeman's side missing three penalties to exit the World Cup at the Round of 32.
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