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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Declan Rice is running out of steam, leaving Tuchel a midfield conundrum

England mainstay is flagging after six years of nonstop action, but finding a solution to his absence is no easy task

The Guardian - UK

Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch

The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, US Open, Wimbledon and Royal Ascot

Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, golf, tennis, athletics, rugby union, horse racing and MMA?

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Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Euronews

Why Socceroos’ World Cup breakthrough has come at the right time for fractious Australia

A Socceroos squad from diverse backgrounds has broken through just as Australia’s far-right, anti-immigration party surges in the polls – the timing might be perfect

The Independent UK

USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action

LOS ANGELES - The United States and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti.

Bangkok Post

Canada ‘shaken’ by horror Ismael Kone injury as manager Jesse Marsch fights back tears

Ismael Kone was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a nasty challenge against Qatar

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World Cup debut ends in broken leg for Canada’s Ismael Kone

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The Independent UK

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions

The Iranian World Cup team will lodge a complaint with world football association FIFA over the unfair travel restrictions imposed on them during the North American tournament, Iran's football federation said Thursday.

France 24

How ‘Super John McGinn’ became a distinctly Scottish superman at World Cup

After leading Aston Villa to historic silverware this season, McGinn is looking to create more history and guide Scotland to the knockouts with a win against Morocco on Friday night

The Independent UK

The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth

The Independent UK

Mexico become first country in World Cup knockout rounds with narrow win over South Korea

Mexico 1-0 South Korea: Luis Romo’s goal ensured the co-hosts will top their group

The Independent UK

Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

Euronews

Socceroos have rare chance to prove credentials – and secure early passage to knockout phase

Australia can claim a slice of their own history with a World Cup victory against the United States under the glare of a global audience

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Canada’s Historic World Cup Breakthrough Marred by Injury to Star Midfielder

Canada secured a first-ever victory at the men’s World Cup.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 highlights and moments missed overnight as Canada squad shaken by horror injury

Fans Stateside were treated to more standout matches, but what did UK watchers miss out on?

The Economic Times

Fans are fuming after FIFA World Cup tickets they bought through resale sites fall through

World Cup fans face major ticket troubles. Many are missing games after buying from resale sites like StubHub. Tickets are not transferring to FIFA's app. Some sellers may not have had tickets. FIFA blames resale platforms, while StubHub points to FIFA's technology. Fans are left disappointed and out of pocket.

The Economic Times

Two red cards, broken leg and tears as Canada thrashes Qatar 6-0 in FIFA World Cup

Qatar faced its worst World Cup night with a 6-0 loss to Canada. The team played with nine men after two red cards. A serious injury to Canadian player Ismael Kone cast a shadow over the game. Despite the heavy defeat, Qatar can still advance. They play Bosnia-Herzegovina next.

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 results: Mexico advances to knockouts after win over South Korea

South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in Group A, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late penalty to secure the equaliser. Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B, with substitute Johan Manzambi scoring twice and captain Granit Xhaka converting a penalty. Canada achieved their first-ever World Cup…

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"It has never ceased to amaze me how much use that one tune gets." The story of Sirius, the dramatic prog anthem played at every World Cup game

The Alan Parsons Project's instrumental Sirius is one of the most famous pieces of music in sport – but its writers don't get the recognition they deserve

The Guardian - AU

Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World Cup

Iran will ‘formally express its dissatisfaction’ after being told they will only be permitted to arrive in Los Angeles 24 hours before the crucial Belgium game

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Funboys is back in town, with Steve Coogan in tow

The Northern Irish sitcom returns for a second season, and the lads go into a tailspin after learning about the famine. Plus: more World Cup action, with Scotland v Morocco

The Independent UK

Awer Mabil moved to Australia aged 10 as a refugee. He is now set to face USMNT at the World Cup

The winger was born in Kenya to South Sudanese parents who had escaped civil war. He moved to Australia aged 10

Radio France Internationale

Mexico advances to World Cup last 32 to set up final scramble for glory

Co-hosts Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 on Thursday night to claim Group A at the 2026 World Cup – and set up a final round of games that could see South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic join them in the knockout stages.

Bangkok Post

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Mexico booked ⁠their place in the ⁠World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo's second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.

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