From around the league
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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![Anthony Gordon backed to start for England against Croatia]()
Anthony Gordon backed to start for England against Croatia
Roy Keane says Anthony Gordon should start for England against Croatia after a strong warm-up showing, while Thomas Tuchel admits a penalty mix-up against
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![Declan Rice sunburn and England’s World Cup heat problem]()
Declan Rice sunburn and England’s World Cup heat problem
Declan Rice joked his mum was 'killing' him over World Cup sunburn, while saying England's 30C training heat hits you in the face.
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![World Cup weather will test teams before the football settles]()
World Cup weather will test teams before the football settles
World Cup weather will shape the opening week, from Mexico City's 2,200m altitude to Miami's 30C WBGT and hot conditions in Dallas.
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![South Korea vs Czech Republic points to a tight World Cup opener]()
South Korea vs Czech Republic points to a tight World Cup opener
South Korea’s unbeaten qualifying run and Son Heung-min’s record chase meet Patrik Schick’s scoring form and Czech Republic’s playoff resilience in a
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![Declan Rice under heat and leadership pressure]()
Declan Rice under heat and leadership pressure
Declan Rice jokes about being sunburnt in Florida, while Thomas Tuchel, Stuart Pearce and Roy Keane discuss his England vice-captain role.
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![Thomas Tuchel says England set the tone for World Cup bid in Costa Rica win]()
Thomas Tuchel says England set the tone for World Cup bid in Costa Rica win
Thomas Tuchel said England set the tone after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica and an hour-long thunderstorm delay in Orlando.
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![Canada World Cup preparations are about depth, not certainty]()
Canada World Cup preparations are about depth, not certainty
Canada’s final World Cup tune-ups have put Moïse Bombito’s fitness, Maxime Crépeau’s No. 1 role and Luc De Fougerolles’ rise under scrutiny.
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![Scotland vs Haiti preview: Nazon and Isidor give Scotland an early test]()
Scotland vs Haiti preview: Nazon and Isidor give Scotland an early test
Scotland begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti, with Duckens Nazon’s scoring record and Wilson Isidor’s form posing a real opener test.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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![Gavi Rodri training tackle shakes Spain's World Cup camp]()
Gavi Rodri training tackle shakes Spain's World Cup camp
Gavi’s tackle on Rodri shook Spain’s camp, but Luis de la Fuente backed him. Spain are also easing Lamine Yamal back from a hamstring injury.
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![World Cup 2026 prediction: Salomé tips Spain, France and England]()
World Cup 2026 prediction: Salomé tips Spain, France and England
Athos Salomé tips Spain, France and England in his World Cup 2026 prediction, while framing the tournament around red and fire.
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![Mexico vs South Africa: why Chris Sutton is backing the hosts in the opener]()
Mexico vs South Africa: why Chris Sutton is backing the hosts in the opener
Mexico vs South Africa starts World Cup 2026 on 11 June, with Chris Sutton backing the hosts on home advantage and squad depth.
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![Jude Bellingham and Rogers could define England's World Cup opener]()
Jude Bellingham and Rogers could define England's World Cup opener
Carragher expects Morgan Rogers to start ahead of Jude Bellingham for England's opener, while Tuchel calls Bellingham one of his starters.
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![England's World Cup squad debate keeps circling back to trust]()
England's World Cup squad debate keeps circling back to trust
England's World Cup squad row centres on trust, with John Terry saying only 13, 14 or 15 players can win it. Tuchel says 26 are committed.
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![Scotland vs Haiti is the game Kris Boyd wants Scotland to fear first]()
Scotland vs Haiti is the game Kris Boyd wants Scotland to fear first
Kris Boyd says Scotland must treat Haiti as the key Group C game, warning that a bad opener would leave Steve Clarke's side under pressure.
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![Argentina World Cup favourites in Reading simulation]()
Argentina World Cup favourites in Reading simulation
Argentina top a University of Reading 2026 World Cup simulation. Lionel Scaloni says Messi will play against Iceland, with minutes managed.
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![Scotland fans face ESTA cancellations before World Cup travel]()
Scotland fans face ESTA cancellations before World Cup travel
Hundreds of Scotland fans face World Cup travel chaos after ESTA cancellations, with visa interviews and ACRO checks now threatening their plans.
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
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![Craig Gordon says World Cup chance he feared had passed him by feels real at last]()
Craig Gordon says World Cup chance he feared had passed him by feels real at last
Craig Gordon, 43, says the World Cup chance he feared had passed him by has finally arrived. Scotland's oldest player now waits on his future.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo 2026 World Cup preview: Portugal still trust their veteran No 9]()
Cristiano Ronaldo 2026 World Cup preview: Portugal still trust their veteran No 9
Ronaldo will be 41 at the 2026 World Cup as Portugal back him to start. Brazil also face Neymar fitness doubts and an Ancelotti gamble.
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![England vs Costa Rica preview: Tuchel's last test before the World Cup]()
England vs Costa Rica preview: Tuchel's last test before the World Cup
England have not scored more than once in a game in 2026. Costa Rica await in the final warm-up as Thomas Tuchel tests attacking rhythm.
