World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Diomande tells Liverpool to wait as £100m target focuses on World Cup glory
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has told Liverpool his club future can wait until after the 2026 World Cup, with the Reds' pursuit of the 19-year-old believed to be the most advanced among Europe's top clubs in a deal that could exceed £100m.
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Lineker condemns US treatment of Iran as 'unfair' after World Cup team expelled between fixtures
Gary Lineker has criticised the United States for forcing Iran's national team to leave the country after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, calling the treatment 'very unfair' and suggesting a tentative US-Iran peace deal should prompt a change of approach.
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Brazil TV host nearly bares his chest live on air during sweat-soaked World Cup broadcast
TV Globo presenter Everaldo Marques became an unlikely viral moment at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, undoing one button too many on live television while complaining about the 43°C heat index during Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland.
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Fernandes tells United teammates he will stay despite £100m Saudi offer last year
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly informed Manchester United teammates he intends to remain at Old Trafford this summer, after turning down a £100m move to Al-Hilal last year following conversations with his family.
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YouTuber Angryginge flooded with abuse after reporting racism at England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angryginge and winner of I'm A Celebrity, confronted a man making racist comments towards the Ghana team during England's 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium — only to be met with online abuse after the accused supporter was allowed to remain in the ground.
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Man United target Manzambi scores three World Cup goals as Kompany hails £43m Freiburg star
Manchester United are weighing a £43m move for Freiburg playmaker Johan Manzambi, who has scored three times in the World Cup group stage for Switzerland and earned praise from Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany.
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Man City agree £116m fee for Elliot Anderson as medical waits on England's World Cup run
Manchester City have reached a £116m transfer agreement with Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson, but his medical will be delayed until after England complete the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Anderson 'fully focused' on World Cup glory despite £116m Man City move looming
England midfielder Elliot Anderson is set to complete a £116m move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, but team-mate Jarell Quansah insists the 23-year-old remains locked in on winning the World Cup with England.
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US could bid to host 2038 World Cup as task force chief touts nation's infrastructure
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, says the United States is better positioned than any other country to host again and could handle an expanded 64-team tournament.
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Scotland's World Cup progression chances fall to 5% after results conspire against Clarke's side
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 have collapsed to just 5.26% after surprise results elsewhere wiped out the buffer they held following their 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Steve Clarke admitted after the game: "For sure I think we're going home."
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Paraguay coach urges Fifa to move pitchside boards after Enciso crashes into hoarding at World Cup
Gustavo Alfaro called on Fifa to reassess advertising board placement after attacker Julio Enciso collided with a pitchside hoarding during Paraguay's 0-0 draw with Australia at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday.
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German media savage Wirtz, Neuer and 'joke' referee call after Ecuador defeat
Germany advanced from their World Cup group as winners but drew fierce criticism at home after a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, with Florian Wirtz, Manuel Neuer and a disputed opening goal all singled out by the German press.
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Brobbey's third goal seals Netherlands top spot in World Cup Group F as Tunisia exit without a point
The Netherlands cruised into the World Cup last 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, with Brian Brobbey scoring his third goal of the tournament. Japan and Sweden also advanced after drawing 1-1 in Dallas.
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Kompany hails £43m Man United target Manzambi as 'top talent' after World Cup heroics
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has praised Johan Manzambi as part of a 'new generation of top talent' in Germany, with Manchester United reportedly valuing the Freiburg playmaker at £43m amid his impressive World Cup campaign with Switzerland.
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Trusty's strike makes 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history with 44 games still to play
Auston Trusty's second-minute goal against Türkiye became the 173rd of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the 172-goal record set across all 64 matches in Qatar 2022 — with 44 games still remaining in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Ecuador declare national holiday after stunning Germany, as referee Tori Penso faces sexist abuse
Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 World Cup triggered a national holiday declaration from President Daniel Noboa, while Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri sparked widespread condemnation with a sexist post targeting American referee Tori Penso.
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Australia reach World Cup last 32 as 0-0 draw leaves Paraguay sweating on third-place fate
Australia secured second place in Group D with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday, advancing to the round of 32 for the third time in their history. Paraguay, on four points, must wait on other results to learn whether they progress as one of the best third-placed sides.
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Ecuador stun Germany with late winner to reach World Cup round of 32
Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Match Day 15, with Plata poking home a 77th-minute corner to send the South Americans into the knockout stage. Sweden also advanced after Anthony Elanga's curling effort earned a draw against Japan.
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Diomande's agency pushes RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's £87m bid as PSG rivalry intensifies
Yan Diomande's representatives at Roc Nation are pressuring RB Leipzig to accept Liverpool's €100m offer for the 19-year-old winger, but the Bundesliga club are holding out for closer to €120m with PSG also in contention.
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Liverpool hold firm interest in £69m Bouaddi as Arsenal, City and Real Madrid circle
Liverpool are among the leading clubs pursuing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at £69m, after the 18-year-old impressed for Morocco at the World Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also in contention for the teenage midfielder.
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