From around the league
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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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
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 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
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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Mexico vs South Africa opens with football and tension in Mexico City
Mexico v South Africa opens the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, with home momentum, a strong opener record, South Africa’s return after 2010 and protest fears.
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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
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 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
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, 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
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 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.
Monday, 8 June 2026
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Jurrien Timber World Cup injury forces Netherlands reshuffle
Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury, forcing the Netherlands to call up Lutsharel Geertruida before Japan.
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Andy Robertson carries Diogo Jota tribute into Scotland's World Cup
Rute Cardoso writes to Andy Robertson before Scotland's World Cup opener, and Robertson says he will carry Diogo Jota with him throughout the tournament.
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Ederson’s Brazil call-up could delay Manchester United move
Ederson’s Brazil call-up has delayed the final steps of his agreed Manchester United move, with medical and paperwork now likely after the World Cup.
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Dan Burn says Disney World trip helped him handle England’s heat
Dan Burn says an early Disney World family trip helped him acclimatise to Florida heat before England’s World Cup camp.
Sunday, 7 June 2026
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Morocco left sweating on Mazraoui after Norway draw
Morocco's 1-1 friendly draw with Norway ended with injury worries over Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli ahead of the World Cup.
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Rio Ngumoha earns Jordan Pickford's praise after England debut
Jordan Pickford hailed Rio Ngumoha after the 17-year-old Liverpool talent made his England debut in Tampa, praising his composure and quality.
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England vs Costa Rica: Tuchel gets Arsenal quartet back in camp
Tuchel says the return of Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke gives England energy and quality before Costa Rica.