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Guardian — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 10:30World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – live
Latest news as World Cup countdown continues Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail John Away from the World Cup , the latest allegations against the now former West Ham chairman have alerted the new regulator, as PA Media reports: The football regulator is in contact with West Ham after allegations were mad…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 10:24Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 10:05Why France's Olise is moving into Ballon d'Or picture
After a first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland, former France striker Louis Saha believes Michael Olise can move into Ballon d'Or contention.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 09:21'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 08:42'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at the 2026 World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 08:20Scotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates
There's a mesmeric quality to this story of '78, a legend of how a man and a country lost the run of itself, writes Tom English.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 07:57Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 07:52Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 07:14'You're paid to make that decision' – Eriksson's midfield dilemma
Former players and coaching staff from England's 2006 'Golden Generation' reflect on how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded midfield.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 06:29Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 09 Jun · 00:38Wolves sign Trippier and in Jimenez talks
Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 23:59Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 23:36Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 23:00McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 22:49‘Diogo will be with you’: Andy Robertson shares emotional letter from Jota’s widow
Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool ‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’ Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow as he prepares to lead Scotland at their World Cup return. Robertson and Jota were teammates and close friends at Liverpool before the Portuguese was k…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 22:47Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 21:33Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani: ‘MLS can become the second-biggest league in the world. Maybe the biggest’
The Canadian has been tipped as Gianni Infantino’s successor. He defends World Cup ticket prices and explains why the Premier League may soon have a rival Victor Montagliani believes the World Cup will trigger a “cultural revolution” in North America that could result in Major League Soccer rivaling the Premier Leag…
BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 21:04Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 21:00‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am
BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory “Before every tournament there are always concerns,” Kelly Cates says as she approaches her fifth World Cup as a television and radio presenter. “There’s always someth…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 20:36Saint-Etienne appoint Scot Cathro as head coach
Scot Ian Cathro has been appointed head coach of Ligue 2 side Saint-Etienne after two successful years in Portugal with Estoril.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 08 Jun · 20:18Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup ‘He deserves the support of the football community’ A Somali referee, who was set to become the first person from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been denied access to the United States and will not work during this summer’s tournament. Fifa con…