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Ugarte hits 'rock bottom' after knee ligament blow as United team-mates rally round
Manuel Ugarte has opened up on suffering what he called 'the most serious injury a footballer can face' after a knee ligament injury ended his World Cup campaign with Uruguay. Several Manchester United team-mates, including Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot, responded publicly with messages of support.
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Pickford backs England to thrive in knockouts as DR Congo tie looms in Atlanta
Jordan Pickford has dismissed concerns over England's defensive vulnerability and predicted the Three Lions will come into their own in the knockout rounds, beginning with Wednesday's last-16 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta.
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Henderson becomes first player to feature in four World Cups as England top Group L
Jordan Henderson made history as a late substitute in England's 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, becoming the first player to appear at four World Cups. The 36-year-old midfielder, whose tournament debut came in 2014, says England's focus now turns to the knockout stages.
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Joao Pinheiro to referee South Africa vs Canada in World Cup round of 32
Portugal's Joao Pinheiro has been appointed referee for South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The 38-year-old is making his first appearance at a major international tournament.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup to end any hope of Manchester United summer sale
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a torn cruciate ligament during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup group stage on Friday, with an MRI confirming the long-term injury and ruling out a likely summer transfer.
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Ugarte tears ACL at World Cup, throwing £50.5m Man United midfielder's future into doubt
Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury, with reports in Uruguay confirming an ACL tear, after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup group-stage defeat to Spain. The £50.5m Manchester United midfielder's expected summer transfer now looks in serious jeopardy.
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Mbemba warns England that DR Congo will be ready for Atlanta World Cup showdown
DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has put England on notice ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Congo, who recorded their first ever World Cup win by beating Uzbekistan, face England after Gareth Southgate's side topped their group with a 2-0 victory over Panama.
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Xhaka agrees personal terms with Chelsea weeks after insisting he was happy at Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea despite publicly stating last month that he was 'really happy' with no transfer speculation. Sunderland, where he was captain, consider the 33-year-old not for sale.
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Tuchel faces right-back crisis as Quansah and James race to be fit for England's DR Congo clash
Thomas Tuchel is running short of right-back options ahead of England's World Cup last-16 tie with DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday, with Jarrel Quansah limping off against Panama and Reece James already sidelined by a hamstring problem.
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Pogba and Mata reunite in New York as former United pair cross paths at World Cup
Paul Pogba and Juan Mata, who both left Manchester United in 2022, were reunited at an Adidas event in New York City during the World Cup. Mata, working as a pundit, shared a warm message for his former teammate on Instagram.
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England's World Cup 2026 knockout path revealed: DR Congo first, then Mexico, Brazil and Argentina
Thomas Tuchel's England topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama and will face DR Congo in Atlanta on 1 July. Victory there sets up a potential run through Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to reach the final.
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Lucia Loi opens up on endometriosis struggle while supporting Rashford at World Cup 2026
Marcus Rashford's partner Lucia Loi shared an emotional Instagram post detailing her battle with endometriosis, posting a photograph of herself in tears after the condition prevented her from attending a friend's birthday. Loi was in New Jersey to watch Rashford feature in England's 2-0 win over Panama.
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Kane breaks Lineker's 36-year England record with header as Lineker jokes: 'Shut the f*** up'
Harry Kane's 67th-minute header against Panama at the 2026 World Cup was his 11th goal at the tournament, surpassing Gary Lineker's record of 10 that had stood since 1990. Lineker responded with a joking on-air outburst before offering sincere congratulations.
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England face DR Congo as World Cup last-32 fixtures confirmed after group stage
The World Cup knockout stage is set after the group phase concluded, with England — who topped their group by beating Panama — facing DR Congo on Wednesday. France, Argentina and Mexico were the only sides to finish with perfect records.
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Lucia Loi opens up about endometriosis battle while supporting Rashford at World Cup
Marcus Rashford's partner Lucia Loi has shared an emotional post about her struggle with endometriosis, revealing she was left in tears and unable to attend a friend's birthday. The 28-year-old was in the stands in New Jersey as Rashford helped England beat Panama 2-0 at World Cup 2026.
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England top Group L at World Cup 2026 with 2-0 win over Panama — and face Senegal next
Thomas Tuchel's England sealed top spot in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama in East Rutherford, setting up a round-of-32 meeting with Senegal — though DR Congo could yet take that slot.
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Maguire backs Rashford return to United after Barcelona opt against permanent deal
Harry Maguire has publicly supported a Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, instead signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for £70m.
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FIFA to pay Manchester United nearly £6m after Ugarte suffers horror knee injury at World Cup
Manuel Ugarte sustained a serious knee injury during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, ruling him out for approximately nine months. FIFA's Club Protection Programme means Manchester United are entitled to close to £6 million in salary compensation.
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England face DR Congo in round of 32 after FIFA expands World Cup to 48 teams
England will contest a round of 32 fixture for the first time in their history after FIFA's expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams added an extra knockout round. Thomas Tuchel's side topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, though a defensive injury to Jarell Quansah has added concern.
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Rashford outshines £70m Gordon as Spanish media warn Barcelona signing faces World Cup exile
Marcus Rashford replaced Anthony Gordon in England's starting XI and delivered the standout performance of a 2-0 win over Panama at World Cup 2026, prompting Spanish outlets to warn the £70m Barcelona signing faces a permanent spell on the bench.
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