World Cup Coverage
Ranking World Cup favorites: Why these eight teams can win it all (and why they won’t)
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history
Rams players prepare for World Cup
A New York hotel offers a $1 million World Cup final experience
Defender Aubrey Modiba back in training for South Africa ahead of FIFA World Cup opener
How much would Argentina have to pay if Messi misses friendly at Auburn stadium?
From Barcelona to Inter Miami: Mapping Lionel Messi's career evolutions
Philadelphia Union II, Ivory Coast play in friendly match ahead of FIFA World Cup

Live updates, news

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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as World Cup draws near - June 9
The World Cup is now just two days away and we will bring you all of the latest news throughout the day. The biggest ever tournament, featuring 48 teams and over 104 matches finally gets under way on Thursday,

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The New York Times · 21h
World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
2026 World Cup Group G preview and predictions

Iran claims ticket allocation withdrawn

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Iran Says World Cup Tickets Withdrawn Days Before Tournament
Iran's football federation said the issue raises "serious questions about the interference of non-sporting and political considerations" in the tournament.

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Reuters · 1h
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
Daily Express on MSN · 21m
Iran release furious statement as World Cup ticket allocation withdrawn

Somali referee denied US entry

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Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan? Somali referee denied entry to US
Artan was set to become the first Somalian to referee at a World Cup, but he was turned away in Miami on Saturday.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 12h
Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after being denied entry to USA
U.S. News & World Report · 13h
Somali Referee for World Cup Is Denied Entry Into the United States

Diogo Jota, Andy Robertson

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'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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Empire of the Kop on MSN · 8m
‘Diogo will be with you’ – Rute Cardoso pens poignant letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup
GOAL on MSN · 31m
'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow Rute writes emotional letter to Andy Robertson ahead of World Cup appearance with Scotland

Jurrien Timber injury blow ends World Cup

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Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.

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The Washington Post · 15h
Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
Reuters · 15h
Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury

Messi won't be the World Cup's top scorer

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Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play in friendly
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.

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Forbes · 1d
Argentina Chases World Cup Repeat As Messi Nears Final Act
ESPN on MSN · 2h
Wembanyama, Spurs stun Knicks at MSG to revive Finals hopes

Bellingham has fight to start for England

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Jude Bellingham handed '14 or 15 starters' warning by England boss Thomas Tuchel as Real Madrid superstar battles with Morgan Rogers for World Cup No.10 role
Thomas Tuchel has sent a clear message to Jude Bellingham, warning the Real Madrid superstar that his place in England's starting XI is far from guaranteed. Despite his status as one of the world's elite talents,

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ESPN on MSN · 21h
Thomas Tuchel issues Jude Bellingham warning: He will have to fight for starting spot at 2026 World Cup
BBC · 1d
Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

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