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Saturday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

England’s men’s football team are back in World Cup action, while the cricket team will look to fight back against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

I watched World Cup football in the Samsung Galaxy XR and it blew my mind – I'm now sold as it comes to the UK

I spent two hours with the Samsung Galaxy XR ahead of its UK launch date – here are my initial thoughts

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's progress paying off, says Troussier

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation. Japan have not missed a World Cup since, and they have openly talked about winning this year's competition…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Zico warns Brazil that Japan are ready for "whatever comes their way"

This will be only the second time that Brazil is facing Japan in a FIFA WC, with the first meeting coming in the 2006 edition of the tournament, with Brazil emerging as winners by 4-1, and Zico was Japan's manager.

The Economic Times

Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup?

Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common.

Euronews

Iran and Egypt Urge FIFA to Distance World Cup Match from Seattle Pride

Iran and Egypt have asked FIFA to ensure no Pride-related activities occur during a World Cup match in Seattle, coinciding with the city's Pride weekend.

International Business Times UK

Paramedic and football coach among 13 men charged with abusing woman ‘drugged by husband’

Co-defendants in case against Stockport man in his 60s can be revealed after reporting restrictions were lifted

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Former England footballer Gary Lineker reveals exciting family news

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The Independent UK

Why is there so much outrage over FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ at this year's World Cup?

Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?

Euronews

Gary Lineker announces he is to become a grandfather for the first time

Former England footballer revealed the news on his Netflix show ‘The Rest is Football’

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker reveals he is to become a grandfather for the first time

The 65-year-old revealed the news while speaking to TV chef Gordon Ramsay on the World Cup TV show version of The Rest Is Football podcast on Netflix.

Evening Standard

From cheap transport to football geekery: how Zohran Mamdani won the World Cup

The New York City mayor has made his mark on the tournament to cap an extraordinary run of sporting success over the last few months

The Guardian - US

FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Independent UK

Fresno State Football Wins vs. Top Programs in West

Fresno State football has recorded the most wins (46), played the most games (88), and lost the most games (39) vs. San Jose State.

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‘I’ve had Harry Redknapp, Big Sam and Alan Shearer reaching out to me’ Jermain Defoe on the A-list support he’s had since taking charge at Woking

Former Tottenham, West Ham and England striker Jermain Defoe is taking first steps in football management at the non-league club

International Business Times UK

Giant Lionel Messi Statue In Argentina Earns An Array of Wild Reactions From World Cup Fans

The new statue of Lionel Messi in Argentina was unveiled to honour the footballer but has become a viral sensation instead due to its design.

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast manager slams ‘racist’ comments by Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger

Schweinsteiger said that Ivory Coast’s ‘wild’ playing style is ‘a bit African football’ before their clash with Germany last weekend

International Business Times UK

'Pay Your Workers Better!': Backlash Erupts As Foreign World Cup Fans Reject Mandatory Tips At US Bars And Restaurants

International football fans visiting the US for the FIFA World Cup are clashing with American tipping culture, leading to debates and some restaurants adding automatic gratuities to bills.

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The Independent UK

Alexi Lalas is football’s worst pundit — that’s exactly why Fox Sports loves him

COMMENT: The former central defender, who made his name at the 1994 World Cup, has been widely disparaged for his performance as an analyst at this year’s tournament. Kevin E G Perry argues the All-American blowhard is giving Fox Sports exactly what they want

France 24

World Cup 2026: Seattle set for Iran-Egypt match amid ‘Pride Match’ controversy

Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G match as the city marks its annual Pride parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of…

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo is far from the GOAT, but his story is more fascinating than that of Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo's story will end with a man left wanting, but his tale is more fascinating than that of Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

In designing the uniforms for this year's World Cup, Nike and other apparel makers sought to channel national pride and maximize comfort

The Guardian - UK

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks)

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

The Independent UK

Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones

The home of the Dallas Cowboys has a new look for Thursday’s World Cup match between Japan and Sweden

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High-Class Intimate Companions For Wealthy Star World Cup Players Reveal Their Clients’ Disturbing Requests

"I think it's a type of relaxation for them—something they don't normally get in their home life."

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