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Jude Bellingham becomes England's youngest to 50 caps at 2026 World Cup

Jude Bellingham has become the youngest player to reach 50 caps for England, hitting the milestone at the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder did so at 22 years and 359 days, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s previous mark of 23 years and 159 days, as he lined up against

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Chelsea demand £120m for Enzo Fernández as Mourinho pursues move

Chelsea have placed a £120 million ($158m) asking price on Enzo Fernández as Real Madrid steps up interest. The World Cup winner is under contract until 2032 and was a record-breaking signing for the Blues, who are intent on recouping a significant fee rather than sanctioning a cheap exit despite

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Deschamps defends Dembele after France winger's World Cup goal

France manager Didier Deschamps defended Ousmane Dembele after the winger produced a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over Iraq, answering critics who had questioned a subdued display against Senegal. Deschamps joked that journalists should “get off his case” after the earlier criticism, saying Dembele is adapting to

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Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026

Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in their World Cup 2026 match. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 7th minute and added a second on 39, Mendes scored in the 17th, Uzbekistan’s Ganiev pulled one back on 29, Khusanov turned a corner into his own net on 60 and Rafa Leão

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Algeria vs Austria World Cup 2026 preview

Algeria and Austria meet on 27 June 2026 at 22:00 EST in a straight shootout for a guaranteed round-of-32 berth in Group J, with Argentina already having sealed top spot. Algeria recovered to beat Jordan 2-1 thanks to second-half goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, keeping their knockout

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first man to score at six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the record books by scoring in Portugal's clash with Uzbekistan, becoming the first male player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. The 41-year-old's strike, a clinical finish in the sixth minute, marked a landmark of longevity and

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How to watch England vs Ghana — live stream the World Cup for free

England meet Ghana in their second group game of the 2026 World Cup, the first time the sides have met at a tournament. England go in as favourites while Ghana sit 74th in the rankings, but manager Carlos Queiroz and forward Antoine Semenyo give the Black Stars the experience and

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From Zlatan's praise to a $57m price tag, Balogun's World Cup surge brings opportunity

Folarin Balogun has become one of the tournament's early talking points, sharing a brief Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane and earning interviews with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thierry Henry. The striker has been candid about his aims, saying he wants "

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Roma fans petition to block Mason Greenwood transfer

AS Roma supporters have launched an online petition to block the club from signing Mason Greenwood, urging the side to align with its core values and avoid acquiring a player they view as a highly divisive figure in modern football. Roma have been strongly linked with a move for Greenwood

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Romero downplays knee injury after Argentina's win over Austria

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has played down fears of a serious knee injury after being forced off during Argentina's 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria. He was substituted early in the second half but said he remains optimistic about being fit for the final group match, offering reassurance

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Portugal 2026 World Cup kits: design, fabrics and prices

PUMA have delivered a modern interpretation of Portugal’s signature identity, drawing on the power of the Atlantic and the passion that fuels the nation’s football. The 2026 home shirt uses a rich red base overlaid with subtle wave-inspired graphics to create movement and depth, while green detailing at

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Real Madrid make enquiry for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie

Real Madrid have made a formal enquiry about Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie as Jose Mourinho targets a versatile, left-footed centre-half ahead of his first season back at the Bernabeu. Arsenal value Hincapie highly after he played an integral role in Mikel Arteta’s side clinching the title and reaching the

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Joe Hart questions Trionda ball after recurring World Cup goals

Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has raised concerns about the adidas Trionda ball being used at the 2026 World Cup, saying he has noticed a recurring pattern of long-range goals and several top keepers struggling to judge the flight. Speaking on BBC, Hart pointed to Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal

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Scaloni hails Messi's committed display in 2-0 win over Austria

Argentina secured an important Group J victory as Lionel Messi scored twice in a 2-0 win at Dallas Stadium. Lionel Scaloni singled out Messi's defensive work in the build-up to the opening goal, saying the captain's willingness to fight for the team continues to set the

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Arsenal beat host of clubs to sign Leicester wonderkid as transfer fee agreed

Arsenal have agreed a package in the region of £10 million with Leicester City to sign highly-rated starlet Jeremy Monga. The newly-crowned Premier League champions moved quickly to fend off interest from across Europe and secure the 16-year-old England Under-19 international's move to north London, with concrete interest

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Taylor Swift joins Travis Kelce at Tight End University welcome party

Taylor Swift attended Travis Kelce’s Tight End University welcome party Monday at The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville, which kicked off TEU’s annual three-day football summit for NFL tight ends. In photos shared on TEU’s Instagram, Swift posed in an all-green outfit beside Kelce. The couple smiled

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How to buy Argentina Round of 32 World Cup tickets

Argentina have advanced to the Round of 32, where they will play Match 86 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Friday, July 3, kicking off at 6:00 PM EDT against the runner-up from Group H. Fans are eager to see Lionel Messi and company in the single-elimination stage.

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Folarin Balogun seeks summer move amid Premier League interest

Folarin Balogun is expected to seek a move away from Monaco during the summer transfer window as internal contract negotiations stall and interest from England mounts. The Arsenal academy graduate joined Monaco in 2023 after a prolific loan at Reims and has since scored 31 goals in 91 appearances for

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Haaland: 'Let's be realistic' — Norway 'absolutely not' World Cup contenders

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland urged fans to stay grounded after his brace in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal sealed Norway's place in the round of 32. The win moved the Scandinavians to six points in Group I and guaranteed progression with a game to spare, the

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How to buy Round of 32 World Cup tickets

The expanded 48-team World Cup introduces a new Round of 32 knockout bracket, running from June 28 to July 3. With sides such as the United States, Mexico and Germany already through, demand for knockout tickets is ramping up. The six teams that have mathematically clinched their spots after winning

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Cabo Verde v Saudi Arabia — World Cup 2026 preview

Cabo Verde meet Saudi Arabia in their final Group H fixture on 26 Jun 2026, kick-off 20:00 EST in Houston. A point would be enough to seal qualification for Cabo Verde if Spain beat Uruguay in the other match, while a win would guarantee their progression regardless of other

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England vs Ghana: Worldwide broadcasters and how to watch with a VPN

England v Ghana will be shown across a wide range of international broadcasters, with Match TV in Russia, Bell Media (TSN) in Canada, Fox Sports in the United States, CCTV/CMG in China, TV Globo in Brazil, SBS in Australia, BBC Sport in the United Kingdom and GTV/StarTimes in

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Mbappe plays down Messi rivalry after World Cup brace

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Iraq 3-0, a result that secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with two wins from two. Play was delayed for more than two hours because of severe thunderstorms in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele added the other goal after the restart. Mbappe

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Senegal vs Iraq: World Cup 2026 preview

Senegal and Iraq meet on 26 June 2026 at 19:00 GMT (15:00 EST) at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), each needing a win after defeats on Matchday 2. Senegal fell 3–2 to Norway in a high-scoring contest, while Iraq were beaten 3–0 by France, leaving both sides

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All-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history

The FIFA World Cup is the apex of international football, a stage where legends are born and records are etched. Scoring on that stage is among the most celebrated feats, and a handful of players have stood out as the competition’s most prolific finishers across multiple tournaments. Lionel Messi