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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Neville warns Saka 'doesn't look right at all' as England fitness concerns grow
Gary Neville and Ian Wright have raised doubts over Bukayo Saka's fitness after the Arsenal winger was substituted in the 63rd minute of England's 2-0 win over Panama, with Wright questioning whether Saka has been rushed back too soon.
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Clarke defends signing four-year deal weeks before stepping down as Scotland boss
Steve Clarke has explained why he signed a new four-year contract just a month before resigning as Scotland head coach following the national team's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. The 62-year-old said he always intended to leave if Scotland failed to advance from the group.
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Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea manager after World Cup group-stage exit sparks petition
Hong Myung-bo has stepped down as South Korea head coach after their World Cup 2026 group-stage elimination, with back-to-back defeats to Mexico and South Africa ending their campaign and prompting a public petition demanding his removal.
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Havertz fires back at Lineker after 'weakest Germany ever' World Cup verdict
Gary Lineker labelled this Germany side one of the weakest he has ever seen ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash with Paraguay. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz responded bluntly, saying he "couldn't care less" about outside criticism.
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Lineker condemns FIFA for blocking France's black armband tribute to Deschamps' mother
Gary Lineker has criticised FIFA for refusing to let France wear black armbands in honour of manager Didier Deschamps' mother, who died last week. Deschamps missed the side's 4-1 win over Norway to attend her funeral.
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Arsenal target Kenan Yildiz as Juventus face pressure to sell after Champions League miss
Arsenal are weighing a reported £86 million move for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, with Mikel Arteta identifying the 21-year-old Turkey international as a priority signing after Turkey's World Cup elimination freed him to focus on his club future.
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Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner sends Canada to last 16 as he honours late parents
Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time winner against South Africa on 28 June to send Canada into the World Cup last 16, then broke down in tears paying tribute to his mother and father, both of whom died within the past two years.
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Barcelona make contact with Kane's camp as Bayern move to secure new deal
Barcelona executives have reached out to Harry Kane's representatives to explore a move for the England captain, who is entering the final year of his Bayern Munich contract. Kane's camp are said to have cooled the approach, with their priority remaining a new deal in Bavaria.
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Rice's praise for Rashford fuels Arsenal's pursuit of £40m United forward
Declan Rice has highlighted Marcus Rashford's ability to unlock deep defences at the World Cup, adding weight to Arsenal's reported interest in the Manchester United forward, who has a £40m release clause.
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Liverpool make contact with £52m Camavinga as Diomande pursuit hits £100m Leipzig wall
Liverpool have opened talks with Real Madrid over Eduardo Camavinga, valued at £52m, while their bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has stalled after the German club rejected an £86m offer and demanded more than £100m.
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Mainoo watches from the bench as Tuchel picks Henderson over him against Panama
Kobbie Mainoo remained an unused substitute as England beat Panama in their final World Cup group game, with Thomas Tuchel opting to bring on 36-year-old Jordan Henderson in the 84th minute instead.
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Eustáquio's stoppage-time volley sends Canada into World Cup last 16 for first time
Stephen Eustáquio struck a stunning volley in the second minute of stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at SoFi Stadium on Sunday — the country's first knockout victory in World Cup history. Coach Jesse Marsch called his players "Canadian heroes" in an emotional post-match huddle.
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Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host 2030 World Cup across three continents in centenary tournament
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will run from June 8 to July 21 across six countries and three continents, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco as the primary hosts and special centenary matches held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner sends Canada into last 16 through tears for lost parents
Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of added time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, then broke down in a post-match interview remembering his mother and father, who both died within the past two years.
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Balogun leads USA charge to end 24-year World Cup knockout drought against Bosnia
The United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday, chasing their first knockout-stage victory since 2002. Striker Folarin Balogun, the team's top scorer with two goals, says the squad has shifted into another gear ahead of the high-stakes clash.
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Eustáquio's stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup round of 16 for first time
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, securing the host nation's first-ever knockout stage victory at a men's World Cup.
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Eustaquio's stoppage-time strike sends Canada into last-16 to shatter South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Canada edged South Africa 1-0 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with Alphonso Davies' second-half introduction proving the turning point for the World Cup co-hosts.
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Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea coach after World Cup group-stage exit draws presidential rebuke
South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo stepped down on Sunday after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to publicly call the coach 'incapable' and order a full review of the national programme.
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Cape Verde World Cup captain Ryan Mendes accused of raping team translator in New Zealand
Ryan Mendes, 36, the captain of Cape Verde's World Cup 2026 squad, has been accused of sexually assaulting a Brazilian translator during the team's March trip to Auckland. FIFA says it is in contact with New Zealand authorities but has declined to comment further.
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Scotland begin coaching search hours after Clarke resigns following World Cup exit
Steve Clarke stepped down as Scotland head coach after the nation's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, with SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell confirming he had already received messages from interested managers the following morning.
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