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Thomas Tuchel reveals England national anthem decision ahead of World Cup 2026 opener

Former Chelsea boss will lead Three Lions in World Cup opener today

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Harry Kane reveals message to England team-mates ahead of Croatia opener

Three Lions face familiar foes in Texas this evening

Evening Standard

The one World Cup fashion rule that Victoria Beckham never broke

IN FOCUS: As England gears up for its first match of the 2026 World Cup, outfit inspiration is once again being sourced from the blueprint for 2006 football fashion: VB. Lydia Spencer-Elliott breaks down the longevity of her looks

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Is England v Croatia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match

Thomas Tuchel’s side begin their quest for glory on the world stage against Croatia in Dallas

The Independent UK

OPINION - The pesky XI World Cup fans you’re guaranteed to encounter in the pub

Certain starters in the boozy line-up when you head out to watch the big matches, according to Michael Hogan

Evening Standard

Iran-US war latest: Trump and Iranian leader sign peace deal as Tehran vows to charge Strait of Hormuz fees

The US president told the G7 that he would ‘go back to bombing’ if a full agreement was not struck within 60 days

The Independent UK

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Austria vs Jordan?

Jordan kick off their maiden World Cup journey in California while Austria make their first Finals appearance in 28 years

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Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup

Around 150 pilots from 33 countries have gathered in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region for Central Asia's first-ever Paragliding World Cup.

Euronews

Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

Euronews

Lionel Messi Net Worth: How the Argentina legend amassed his fortune as he reaches 200 international appearances

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Bader Al-Mutawa as one of football's most-capped players. His legendary career, marked by numerous accolades and a FIFA World Cup triumph, has also propelled him to billionaire status with significant earnings from contracts, endorsements, and diverse business…

The Economic Times

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Ghana look to diaspora for backing as Partey case and years of flux cloud planning

Carlos Queiroz has plenty to deal with as the Black Stars enter the fray against Panama looking to banish a long record of underachievement

The Guardian - UK

‘I loved him ever since he came onto the scene’ Ex-England defender backs Manchester City and Three Lions star to announce himself on World Cup stage

Wayne Bridge lauded the qualities of Nico O’Reilly and is backing the Manchester City defender to shine for England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

FourFourTwo

SPO:Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

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Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

International Business Times UK

How Old Is Lionel Messi? Inside His Legendary Career as He Chases One Final World Cup Chapter

Lionel Messi leads Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, potentially marking his final international chapter. His enduring influence and Argentina's dominance define modern football history.

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in sensational one-man display

Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria by three goals to nil in Kansas City on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK

Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversy

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Argentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to support their team. Many are spending significant amounts of money to witness the matches. Lionel Messi, a legendary player, is a major draw for global fans.

International Business Times UK

Meet Luca Zidane: His Height, Age, Father and the Emotional Reason He Represents Algeria

Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, becomes Algeria's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his unique international choice and family heritage.

Bangkok Post

Lionel Messi produces hat trick, ties all-time World Cup goals mark

Lionel Messi's left-footed ⁠strike ⁠in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat ‌trick and boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals at the World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark.

The Guardian - US

Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

The Economic Times

Most goals in World Cup: Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup?

Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The Argentina captain also became the first male footballer to appear in six World Cups. Messi's achievement marks a significant…

France 24

Argentina’s Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick in defeat of Algeria

Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six World Cups and matching former Germany striker Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals on football's biggest stage.

Sports Illustrated

Austria vs. Jordan—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 20th game of the 2026 World Cup pits a reemerging European force against an Asian debutant.

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