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England’s heaviest defeat for decades does not signal the end for Sarina Wiegman’s European champions It was a tough night for Sarina Wiegman and her charges at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. England’s biggest loss since a 6-2 defeat by Germany in the Euro 2009 final and their first loss in a qualifier since 2002 sha…

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Iraq striker questioned for seven hours at O’Hare Team photographer denied entry after more 10 hours Iraq return to World Cup for first time since 1986 Iraq’s World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday,…

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Robert Smethurst, 48, has been "temporarily relieved of his duties", the National League North club said.

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Arsenal make an approach to sign teenage Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer.

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Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have the attacking power to shred opponents but will Didier Deschamps let them off the leash? This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. thegu…

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Co-host’s government adamant Zócalo event will go ahead 100,000 expected at official fan festival for kick-off Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence around Zócalo plaza in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest and public protests. Much of t…

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From Donnarumma to Kvaratskhelia, this all-star team, with a maximum of two players per country, all have the summer off The 27-year-old Italy captain is widely considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world. After moving to Manchester City, he has quickly adapted to the Premier League demands for ball-playing,…

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Paraguay forward Julio Enciso's World Cup is in doubt after he was injured during a 4-0 friendly win over Nicaragua.

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Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

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Joint-chair of relegated club to tackle ‘false allegations’ ‘I am not the person the media has decided to paint me as’ The former pornography baron David Sullivan has announced his resignation as a joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect. Sullivan and his legal representatives said in a statement…

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Presidential candidate Riquelme wants German as coach Former Liverpool manager now works for Red Bull Jürgen Klopp’s agent has dismissed talk of the former Liverpool manager filling the vacant post at Real Madrid should Enrique Riquelme become the club’s next president. Marc Kosicke rejected Riquelme’s statement tha…

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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.

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Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme weather.

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World Cup friendly football news from 8am UK time Your essential guide to every player at the World Cup You can email us here | Sign up for Football Daily As always, feel free to message in today with any thoughts, feelings and observations. You can also leave a comment below the line. Today’s question is: Who will…

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Backroom staff denied entry visas for US, claims post on X Team have moved training base from Arizona to Mexico Iran has slammed World Cup co-hosts the United States over what it called “discriminatory treatment” by not granting visas for some members of the Iranian national team’s delegation to attend the tournamen…

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2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest, longest and most expensive. It will also feature a hefty number of rule changes. New responsibilities for video assistant referees, new red card offences and a numbe…

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Updates from the Matildas clash at McDonald Jones Stadium Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 3 mins: Caitlin Foord sends a first warning across Mexico’s bow as the Matildas attacker drifts in off the left to collect the ball inside the box. A clever first touch opens up some space but the shot is blocked. 1 mi…

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Fans will be allowed one sealed bottle at matches World body again alters policy after condemnation Fifa has again amended its water bottle policy for the World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml bottle into stadiums. Ticket holders had previously been permitted an empty, tr…

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Speculation around ins and outs at Celtic, Rangers step up right-back chase and two clubs are linked with Hearts winger.

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Wales travel to Bucharest to face Romania on Saturday for the first time since their World Cup qualifying defeat in 1992.