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FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket guide: sales phases, prices and key dates

Goal explains how to secure FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, covering where to buy, pricing and upcoming sales windows. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States and will feature 48 teams in 104 matches over 34

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Cross-country skiing options around Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Within an hour of Jackson, Wyo., nearly 200 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails offer an alternative to the valley’s well-known downhill and backcountry terrain, the outlet reported. Trail Creek Nordic Training Facility, about nine miles from Jackson, has 10 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing

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UK free bet offers explained with current bookmaker promotions

Independent.co's experts have compiled the best free bet offers available on UK betting sites for new and existing customers, using impartial testing of odds requirements, terms and availability and maintaining a daily offers section. Free bets let you place wagers without risking your own money but almost

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John Obi Mikel likens switch to Pixel 10 to choosing Chelsea over Man Utd

John Obi Mikel told Goal he is fronting a new campaign for the Google Pixel 10 and likened his decision to switch phones to his 2006 choice to sign for Chelsea despite an earlier agreement to join Manchester United. He recalled holding a five-hour meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and

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Spain tops World Cup 2026 power rankings after Washington draw

Goal says Spain reclaimed the top spot in its World Cup 2026 power rankings after the group-stage draw in Washington DC, with Switzerland and the United States rising in the standings while England and France fell. Fourteen more countries sealed qualification during the November international break, producing several notable stories:

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Guardiola backs City after 2-0 Carabao Cup semi win amid long VAR delay

Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City after their 2-0 win at Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, a victory tempered by a lengthy video assistant referee delay that disallowed what would have been Antoine Semenyo’s second goal of the game. Guardiola launched into a long critique

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Greenwood hat-trick steers Marseille into Coupe de France last 16 after 9-0 win

According to Goal, Mason Greenwood produced a clinical display as Marseille beat sixth-tier Bayeux 9-0 to reach the last 16 of the Coupe de France. The 24-year-old scored a hat-trick and registered an assist, taking his season tally to 19 goals and marking seven in his last five appearances. Greenwood

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Joao Cancelo joins Barcelona on loan from Al‑Hilal amid fitness concerns

Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal, according to Goal, with the move recorded on January 13 after the full-back fell out of favour in Riyadh. Al-Hilal paid Manchester City €25m for Cancelo just over 18 months ago and gave him a three-year contract reportedly worth €15m per

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Barcelona in talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford as they refuse £26m buy option

Barcelona have opened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford's future but are unwilling to pay the £26 million buy option in his loan agreement, Goal reports. The Catalan club have contacted United to try to negotiate a lower price or agree a second loan for 2026-27 that

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West Ham players face 50% pay cuts if relegated to Championship

Goal reports that West Ham United players would have their wages halved if the club are relegated to the Championship at the end of this season. The Athletic says many contracts include a 50 percent reduction in pay on relegation, and a source has claimed those clauses are making it

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Jack McGlynn leans on rehab and a World Cup lock screen in 2026 push

According to Goal, in Fort Lauderdale at MLS Media Tour, 22‑year‑old USMNT and Houston Dynamo midfielder Jack McGlynn says a 2026 FIFA World Cup lock screen on his phone and his recovery from a significant foot injury and surgery have sharpened his mindset as he fights for a

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Carrick praise for Kobbie Mainoo resurfaces as he becomes Manchester United interim

According to Goal, Michael Carrick's past comments praising Kobbie Mainoo have resurfaced as Carrick prepares to take charge of Manchester United on an interim basis at Old Trafford. Carrick will serve until the end of the season after Ruben Amorim was sacked following United's Premier League

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Guardiola criticises VAR after Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticised VAR inconsistencies after his side’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final win over Newcastle at St James’ Park, the Independent.co reported. The visitors had a goal controversially chalked off in the second half when Semenyo struck for a second time from a corner, but

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as player power at the Bernabeu prevails

Goal reported that Xabi Alonso has departed as Real Madrid manager after Sunday's Supercopa de Espana loss to Barcelona, a campaign-ending image in which Alonso gestured for a guard of honour but Kylian Mbappe insisted his team follow his lead instead. Alonso arrived promising team-based, watchable football and

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Wessam Abou Ali back from broken ankle and targets MLS top scorer

According to Goal, Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali has fully recovered from the broken ankle he suffered last October and says he is ready to stretch his hot start across a full MLS season. Abou Ali scored in the 16th minute against Toronto before feeling something wrong in his

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Semenyo and Cherki secure 2-0 win for Man City at Newcastle in Carabao Cup semi first leg

According to Goal, Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 at St James' Park in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final as new signing Antoine Semenyo scored and substitute Rayan Cherki added a late second. Semenyo, signed for £65m, scored for the second game running and became the first

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Napoli v Parma: Serie A kick-off time and viewing details for 14 Jan 2026

Goal: SSC Napoli face Parma Calcio 1913 on 14 Jan 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 EST (17:30 GMT). Defending Serie A champions Napoli sit four points off the title pace after 19 matches and have drawn their last two games 2-2, versus Hellas Verona and Inter. Manager Antonio

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Over 300 Olympic athletes gather at Coliseum to launch LA28 ticket registration

Over 300 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including Nadia Comaneci, Apolo Ohno, Bart Conner and Cullen Jones, gathered Tuesday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to promote Wednesday's ticket registration launch for the 2028 Summer Games, Independent.co reported. Athletes from 28 Olympics since 1960 joined Janet Evans in

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Senegal v Egypt AFCON semifinal: live streams and kick-off times

Goal reports that the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Senegal and Egypt takes place in Tangier, with English-language live streams listed for viewers. Broadcast options include Fubo in the USA and Canada, E4 in the UK, beIN Sports in Australia and Malaysia, FanCode in India, SuperSport in South/Sub‑

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Semenyo and Cherki give Manchester City edge over Newcastle in Carabao Cup semi

Manchester City took the advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle as Antoine Semenyo scored the opener and Rayan Cherki added a stoppage-time second. Eddie Howe had feared Semenyo might be cup-tied, but the winger was cleared to play and finished City’s first goal after a

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Chelsea v Arsenal Carabao Cup semi: kick-off time and TV listings

Goal outlines how to watch the EFL Cup semi-final first leg between Chelsea and Arsenal and provides kick-off times, broadcasters and team news for the two-legged Carabao Cup tie. The match kicks off on 14 Jan 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT. English-language coverage is listed as

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Nigeria face Morocco in AFCON semi-final; kick-off time and team news

According to Goal, Nigeria meet hosts Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on 14 January 2026, kicking off at 20:00 GMT (15:00 EST) for a place in the tournament final. Three-time champions Nigeria have won all five matches at the tournament,

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Bayern Munich visit FC Koln on 14 Jan as Harry Kane has 20 league goals

Goal reports Bayern Munich travel to FC Koln in the Bundesliga on 14 Jan 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 EST and 19:30 GMT. Bayern lead nearest rivals Dortmund by 11 points after 16 matches, having scored 63 times and 12 in their last two outings. England striker Harry

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Club América host Atlético San Luis in early Liga MX Clausura clash

Goal reports Club América welcomes Atlético San Luis in the early stages of the Liga MX Clausura. The match will kick off at 8:05 pm ET and 1:05 am GMT. English-language live streams are available, and viewers abroad may need a virtual private network such as NordVPN to

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Antoine Semenyo helps Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in Carabao Cup semi

Independent.co reports Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final as new signing Antoine Semenyo scored and Rayan Cherki added a 99th-minute second. The result was made possible in part by a rule change this season that allows players to represent two clubs