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Jordan Henderson says criticism of England teammate Jude Bellingham ‘hard to read’

The Brentford midfielder said Bellingham brings the “X factor” to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad

The Independent UK

Former England boss Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down World Cup job

Southgate says he took “a conscious decision not to do the TV” as he thought his presence could be disruptive to England

The Independent UK

Graham Potter speculates over his bizarre World Cup ear injury

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Pink and green, the harmony in World Cup 2026

Starting with the Mexico-South Africa opening game at the 2026 World Cup, all the players have worn entirely flashy pink boots - just as the famous sport brands ever so coincidently launched a range of boots in the same colour.

Bangkok Post

Liverpool told to sign £86.4m target who had Arsenal defender 'on strings' as Andoni Iraola's first transfer

Liverpool fans are keen to land the talented winger after standout performance up against Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie

Evening Standard

Wear OS smartwatches just gained a must-have face for World Cup fans

It's the perfect way to keep up with the action.

How Iran’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by Trump’s war

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I tried the BBC's new 3D World Cup app, and football suddenly felt like a video game

The most ambitious piece of interactive design yet.

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'Incredible': Skerryvore on playing for Tartan Army at Boston fanzone

Scottish band Skerryvore have spoken about their “incredible experience” playing for the Tartan Army at a World Cup fanzone in Boston

The National (Scotland)

Baby boom after the summer fairytale: does football joy raise birth rates?

If an entire country is celebrating, does that mean more babies are born nine months later? Following the 2006 and 2014 World Cups, this theory persisted. A look at the statistics, maternity wards and research reveals what truth there really is to it.

Euronews

'Tone deaf' Rod Stewart flies to World Cup game hours after concert cancellation

Rod Stewart had been due to perform at Chula Vista, California's North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday (12.06.26) but released a statement saying that he couldn’t take to the stage as scheduled because he’s battling laryngitis, a condition where the voice box or vocal cords become irritated or swollen.

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Is it wrong to root against the US?

What do you do when you don’t see your country as the “good guys”?

Salon

Who is the referee for Spain vs Cape Verde?

Referee confirmed for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde

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Spanish bars gear up for World Cup with extra beer and staff

The hospitality sector hopes the national team’s progress will pack out its venues, but admits the pandemic changed habits and time zones hurt early kick-offs.

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The Independent UK

Why Japanese fans clean the stadium after every World Cup match

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Croatia fear England’s ‘master of the game’ Harry Kane – here’s why

Croatian defender Duje Caleta-Car has stated that his team is ready to face England 's Harry Kane , whom he described as a 'master of the game', in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. The Group L match, a highly anticipated fixture, is scheduled to take place at the Dallas…

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World Cup 2026: these are the 5 best headphones – wired and wireless – for keeping up with the football

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Fifa issue verdict on World Cup referee’s white supremacy accusations as VAR official explains viral moment

Shaun Evans maintains it was an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’ that led to an ‘OK’ symbol during the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao on Sunday

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Mexico fan loses job after making racist gesture at Korean influencer during World Cup match

Man was later identified as president of Mexico’s engineering guild, and has been removed from his role

Evening Standard

Airport strike action in summer holidays averted as pay deals struck

Unite the union had warned there could be strike action during the World Cup and Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Hisense RGB MiniLED Supports FIFA World Cup 2026™ VAR Operations at the International Broadcast Centre

QINGDAO, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is strengthening its role at FIFA World Cup 2026TM as the tournament's Official Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Review TV Provider. With FIFA's VAR operations now fully operational at the International Broadcast Centre…

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Spain vs Cape Verde World Cup Preview: Yamal and Nico Williams Fitness Doubts Add Betting Value

Spain face Cape Verde in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, with a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Spain enter as tournament co-favorites and reigning European champions, priced at -1000 at BetOnline, while Cape Verde make their first ever World Cup appearance…

Evening Standard

Ayyoub Bouaddi responds to Arsenal transfer links as asking price for summer deal is revealed

The teenager is the talk of the town after impressing on World Cup debut

The Economic Times

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast

A FIFA discrimination monitor has demanded the removal of a video review official. The official reportedly made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's World Cup match. The gesture, known as the 'OK' sign, has been designated a hate symbol. The monitor stated the official should have…

France 24

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness

On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana…

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