6 h. ago Mauricio Pochettino handed huge boost ahead of USA's 2026 World Cup on home soil

The USA are set to host the 2026 World Cup and boss Mauricio Pochettino will be boosted by a state-of-the-art new training centre, which will open just before the tournament starts

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13 h. ago Jude Bellingham sends strong message to FIFA after concerning Club World Cup issues

Jude Bellingham has not been impressed with conditions at the Club World Cup and the Real Madrid star has called for improvements to be made before the 2026 World Cup

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36 h. ago John Stones hails Thomas Tuchel as Man City star opens up about England future

John Stones has thanked new England manager Thomas Tuchel and opened up about his future on the international stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America

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51 h. ago Harry Kane gives take on major England fear ahead of 2026 World Cup

Harry Kane is currently sampling summer football in the United States at the Club World Cup, a year away from captaining England at next year's international edition

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67 h. ago Inside Man United under Ralf Rangnick and the remarkable story of a coach you probably haven't heard of

Former Manchester United coach Ewan Sharp, who will be part of the Canada staff at the 2026 World Cup, speaks exclusively to the Manchester Evening News.

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3 d. ago Donald Trump health fears escalate over huge bruise on hand as warning issued

Donald Trump's health has been a talking point on social media in recent days after the former president was pictured with a huge bruise on his hand that sparked concern

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4 d. ago Gennaro Gattuso seeks ‘family’ ethos in bid to avoid World Cup unthinkable

Hero of 2006 World Cup was second choice behind Claudio Ranieri and has not had a successful career as managerGennaro Gattuso said all the things he was expected to say at his first appearance as Italy manager. He talked about the need to restore enthusiasm to an Azzurri side whose morale has been dented by recent setbacks, as well as that sense of shared purpose that bonded him to teammates in the World Cup-winning side of 2006.The word he kept coming back to was “family”, insisting: “That’s the most important thing, more than tactics or formations.” His is not a vision of paternalistic authority but of a group close enough to speak hard truths to each other’s faces. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How the US men’s national team values diversity, even in the Trump era

With World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the team has been reluctant to weigh in publicly as one of their pillars is politicizedLos Angeles will be in the spotlight during the 2026 World Cup. It’s where the US men’s national team will begin their World Cup campaign, and it’s where they’ll wrap up the group stage. It’s a city in the news lately due to the Trump administration’s deployment of Ice and the national guard, but it’s also a metro area synonymous with diversity. This US men’s national team, more than ever, reflects that diversity.“It’s not that there’s a record or anything of how many minorities have been on the national team before, but I feel like this has been the most diverse generation of national team,” said center back Chris Richards, who is poised to be a leader along the backline for the US next year. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The fixtures Premier League’s Afcon stars will miss – including one huge potential title clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations takes place across December and January this season

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5 d. ago Fifa again under scrutiny for World Cup’s increased carbon footprint

The 2026 tournament will feature more teams and more air miles travelled than ever, casting doubt upon ambitious climate goalsAs next summer’s World Cup approaches, excitement is building for the biggest global soccer tournament ever held, but so too are concerns over the viability and environmental sustainability of the vastly expanded competition.Held across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 World Cup will see the tournament expand from 32 nations to 48 competing for soccer’s most coveted prize. It will be a tournament of unprecedented scale both in terms of the number of teams, and the vast geographical expanse it will cover. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer shakes interpreter's hand instead of South Korean President in huge blunder

The G7 summit in Canada has been fairly uneventful, with no outcomes for Ukraine, but Starmer has suffered two awkward gaffes, this time not even recognising the new South Korean President

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7 d. ago A penalty shattered Palestinian World Cup dreams for 2026. The squad has inspired hope

The Palestinian bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup may have been snatched away with a contentious late penalty but the fact the team got so close is some comfort to the players and their supporters

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9 d. ago ITV The Chase's Paul Sinha 'hands in notice' after player wins huge jackpot

The Chase saw The Sinnerman take on four new hopefuls, with two contestants making it through to the final chase and walking away with a £50,000 jackpot each

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9 d. ago How to watch CONCACAF Gold Cup: TV channel and live stream as tournament begins

Defending champions Mexico kick off competition as problems mount for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA

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1 week ago Huge 8ft shark leaves girl, 9, covered in blood with hand hanging off in horror attack

Nine year old Leah Lendel had to have emergency surgery to reattach her severed hand after the 8ft bull shark attacked her while on holiday with her family in Florida

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1 week ago 'Nintendo Switch 2 launch inspired me to dust off my old console

Changing the handheld controller has made a huge difference to my Switch playing experience

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel issues warning to England players in World Cup 2026 countdown

England were stunned by Senegal, leaving Tuchel with a number of issues to solve to establish the Three Lions as contenders for the 2026 World Cup

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1 week ago England: Thomas Tuchel to assess Jobe Bellingham ahead of World Cup 2026

The new Borussia Dortmund signing will be given a chance to prove his worth with the senior team

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1 week ago Curbing free speech at WC a ‘betrayal of the spirit of football’ – fans’ chief

The United States is co-hosting the 2026 tournament alongside Canada and Mexico, with FIFA’s Club World Cup starting in the US on Saturday.

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel opens up on whether he’ll stay as England manager beyond the 2026 World Cup

Tuchel has signed a contract for only 18 months with the FA

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