World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Voller's firm Nagelsmann backing complicates Klopp's path to Germany job
Germany sporting director Rudi Voller has reaffirmed his support for Julian Nagelsmann after the team's defeat to Ecuador, pledging the coach will remain in charge until at least Euro 2028 — a stance that dims Jurgen Klopp's prospects of returning to management with his home nation.
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Drew Fischer named referee for Croatia v Ghana's decisive World Cup 2026 Group L clash
Canadian official Drew Fischer has been appointed to take charge of Croatia v Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium, a Group L finale where both sides can secure automatic progression to the knockout rounds.
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Uzbekistan's Tantashev to referee Algeria vs Austria in pivotal World Cup group decider
Ilgiz Tantashev of Uzbekistan has been appointed referee for Algeria vs Austria at Kansas City Stadium, a match where both sides can still advance to the last 32. A draw sends both through; a defeat leaves the loser relying on the best third-place standings.
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England fans spend £15,000 each to follow Three Lions into World Cup knockout stage
England supporters have descended on New Jersey ahead of their Group L clash with Panama, with Thomas Tuchel's side already through to the knockout phase. Some fans have spent up to £15,000 each on packages covering all three group games.
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Cody Gakpo and partner announce loss of baby son Elijah during World Cup
Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij have announced the loss of their baby boy, Elijah Raphael Gakpo, after a miscarriage while Gakpo is on duty with the Netherlands at the World Cup.
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Deschamps returns to France's World Cup camp after attending his mother's funeral
Didier Deschamps has rejoined the French squad at the World Cup after flying home to attend his mother's funeral. Assistant coach Guy Stephan oversaw France's 4-1 win over Norway in his absence, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a hat-trick.
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Leipzig slap £100m tag on Diomande as four World Cup stars draw Premier League interest
RB Leipzig have valued 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande at £100m after his standout performances at the World Cup, with Liverpool among the clubs tracking him. Brighton's Yasin Ayari, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and one other emerging talent are also attracting serious Premier League attention.
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Newcastle target £73m Dortmund midfielder Nmecha as Guimaraes and Tonali exits loom
Newcastle have shortlisted Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a potential midfield replacement, with Arsenal pursuing Bruno Guimaraes and Tottenham closing in on Sandro Tonali. Manchester United are also tracking the 25-year-old Germany international.
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Ugarte World Cup injury threatens Manchester United's third midfield signing this summer
Manuel Ugarte was stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain at the World Cup, dealing Manchester United a significant blow as they pursue Mateus Fernandes and two other midfield additions this summer.
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Scaloni rests Messi for Argentina's final group game against Jordan at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi, who has scored all five of Argentina's goals at the tournament, will begin their final Group Stage match against Jordan on the bench, with manager Lionel Scaloni confirming the 39-year-old will enter as a second-half substitute.
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Lineker blasts FIFA's five-match ban for Madibo as 'nonsense' after Kone's broken leg
Gary Lineker has publicly criticised FIFA for handing Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban following a tackle that left Canada's Ismael Kone with a broken tibia and fibula. The former England striker called the punishment 'a complete nonsense' and 'absurd', arguing the challenge was accidental.
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Ronaldo at 45? Mills says Portugal star faces coaching role over starting spot at 2030 World Cup
Former England defender Danny Mills believes Cristiano Ronaldo, currently 41 and competing at the 2026 World Cup, is unlikely to feature as an outfield starter in 2030 — and may instead transition into a player-coach role for Portugal.
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Stones emerges as Tuchel's best right-back option after James suffers hamstring blow
Reece James has picked up a hamstring injury ahead of England's World Cup Group L clash with Panama in New Jersey on Saturday, leaving Thomas Tuchel to find a makeshift solution at right-back. Former England defender Danny Mills has backed John Stones as the strongest available option.
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Reece James injury forces Tuchel into defensive reshuffle for England's must-win Panama clash
England need a win against already-eliminated Panama in New Jersey to secure top spot in World Cup Group L, but Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive headache after Reece James was ruled out — and could miss the last-32 tie as well.
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Souness warns Gordon's £70m Barcelona move is under threat after timid World Cup displays
Graeme Souness has delivered a sharp verdict on Anthony Gordon's World Cup performances, warning that Barcelona will be 'wondering what they've bought' after the £70m signing played conservatively in England's opening group games.
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Scotland's World Cup knockout hopes fall to 0.07% after Senegal and Iran results
Opta has put Scotland's chances of advancing at the 2026 World Cup at just 0.07 per cent — roughly one in 2,000 — after Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq and Iran's draw with Egypt left Steve Clarke's side second-bottom of the third-place standings.
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Bielsa takes sole blame after Uruguay exit World Cup without a single win
Marcelo Bielsa delivered a sombre farewell after Uruguay were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 1-0 to Spain to finish Group H without a victory. The Argentine coach said his three-year tenure left nothing of value for Uruguayan football.
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Schmeichel sees his 2016 Leicester miracle reflected in Cape Verde's World Cup run
Kasper Schmeichel has drawn a direct parallel between Cape Verde's stunning 2026 World Cup campaign and Leicester City's 5,000-to-1 Premier League title win, pointing to team culture as the defining factor behind both underdog stories.
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Haaland cheers on Mbappe and lifts teammates despite Norway's 4-1 defeat to France
Erling Haaland was left on the bench as Norway lost 4-1 to France in their final World Cup group game in Boston, yet the Manchester City striker remained visibly upbeat — congratulating Mbappe after the final whistle and keeping spirits high in the Norway camp.
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Taremi calls 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' as Iran boss urges Infantino to act over US visa crisis
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has labelled the 2026 World Cup a 'disaster' after his squad were forced to fly in from Mexico on match days due to the US-Iran conflict, while manager Amir Ghalenoei called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'stand up' to the host nation.
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