World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Starmer relaxes licensing laws to keep pubs open until 5am for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has intervened to extend pub opening hours in England and Wales until 5am, allowing fans to watch England face Mexico at 1am on Monday in the World Cup round of 16, a match that could run past 3am if it goes to penalties.
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Shearer reverses hydration-break stance after England's comeback win over DR Congo
Alan Shearer, who previously dismissed FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks as 'nonsense', conceded they proved crucial for England after Thomas Tuchel used the first-half stoppage to reorganise his side in a 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo.
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Espen Eskas to referee Ronaldo vs Modric in World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, a World Cup Round of 32 tie that could mark the final appearance for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric at the tournament.
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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start
Spain take on Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles needing a win to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16, having recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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England fans face £27,000 resale prices for World Cup last-16 clash at Azteca
Tickets for England's World Cup last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca are fetching up to $36,000 (£27,300) on Fifa's resale platform, after Harry Kane's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.
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Messi dissolves into laughter as Romero's oversized lighter is confiscated at airport security
Lionel Messi was caught on camera in fits of laughter at a TSA checkpoint as Argentina team-mate Cristian Romero had a large spark lighter pulled from his luggage ahead of the team's World Cup round-of-32 flight to Miami.
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Phillipson pushes back on Tuchel's plea to excuse children from school for England's 1am World Cup clash
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said schoolchildren can still attend class after England's 1am BST last-16 World Cup tie against Mexico on Monday, contradicting Thomas Tuchel's call for parents to write school excuses.
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DR Congo coach Desabre learned of father's death hours before near-upset against England
Sebastien Desabre received news of his father's passing just hours before DR Congo's 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 defeat to England in Atlanta — a match in which his side led for over an hour and came agonisingly close to a historic upset.
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Mbappé blazes at 2026 World Cup: six goals and fury from Real Madrid supporters
Author of six goals and two assists in four matches with France, Kylian Mbappé is irritating sections of the Madrid press and supporters, who criticize him for delivering far superior performances for France than those shown in La Liga.
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Olise to Real Madrid: mysterious competitor enters race for €150M star
Brilliant at Bayern Munich and the 2026 World Cup with France, Michael Olise is attracting interest from multiple clubs. Real Madrid, which reportedly tabled a €150 million offer, now faces competition from at least one other suitor.
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Shamrock Rovers to stop at a pub to watch captain Pico Lopes face Messi's Argentina
Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes swapped a League of Ireland appearance for a World Cup knockout clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami. His Shamrock Rovers team-mates plan to pull their bus over at a pub on the way home from Sligo to watch him.
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Sweden's Glenn Nyberg to referee Spain vs Austria in World Cup Round of 32
Glenn Nyberg, the Swedish referee who sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying last November, will take charge of Spain's Round of 32 clash against Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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British couple warn England fans after crushing chaos at Mexico City FanFest
Jo Lewis and Gary Taylor, from Essex, described a 'terrifying' four-hour ordeal at an official FanFest in Mexico City, where they were swept off their feet in surging crowds. They are urging the estimated 5,000 England fans travelling for the World Cup round-of-16 tie to exercise extreme caution.
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Pushed out of Real Madrid, Camavinga in Manchester City's sights
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Eduardo Camavinga has been offered to Manchester City, which has already begun negotiations with the 23-year-old French midfielder. José Mourinho, back on the Real Madrid bench, has reportedly given the green light for his departure.
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Referee Claus faces sack calls after red card ruins Balogun's World Cup knockout display
Brazilian official Raphael Claus sent off United States striker Folarin Balogun in the second half of a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, sparking widespread outrage. Balogun, who scored the opener, will now miss the round of 16 clash against Belgium.
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Kane's brace rescues England as Tuchel's side edge DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta
England survived a first-half scare at the Atlanta Stadium on 2 July, coming from a goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Harry Kane headed and then struck a late winner to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the last 16.
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Walker stands firm on England retirement despite Rooney's World Cup recall plea
Kyle Walker has reaffirmed his international retirement after Wayne Rooney urged Thomas Tuchel to call the 96-cap right-back back into England's World Cup 2026 squad following injuries to Reece James and Tino Livramento.
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Cherki's frustration with Deschamps explained by personal ordeal
A video showing Rayan Cherki appearing to push away Didier Deschamps after France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup sparked speculation. The reason is not sporting.
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Carragher warns Kane's record 72-goal season may not be enough to win Ballon d'Or
Jamie Carragher argues Harry Kane is currently the most deserving Ballon d'Or candidate after 72 goals for Bayern Munich and England, but believes the award will ultimately go to the star player of whichever nation wins the 2026 World Cup.
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Mexico City's Losers Cafe offers free drinks and dry napkins to World Cup's heartbroken fans
A coffee shop in Mexico City's Condesa neighbourhood has reinvented itself as a refuge for fans of eliminated World Cup teams, offering complimentary drinks to anyone arriving in a losing side's jersey and flying the flags of knocked-out nations each morning.
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