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INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: The major fitness concern for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup - and who could benefit

Craig Hope is inside the England camp every day as the Three Lions look to end 60 years of hurt at the World Cup this summer. Watch the video to find out more.

Sweden's new sheriff! Head coach Graham Potter shows off cowboy look ahead of World Cup in attempt to blend in with the Texas locals

Graham Potter appeared to be keen to culturally assimilate ahead of Sweden's group stage matches in Texas by donning a new look on Tuesday evening.

World Cup 2026 news: England gear up for friendly, Infantino warns LA of ‘happy barbarians’, Messi scores on return – live

<ul><li><p>News and buildup as World Cup countdown continues</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-complete-player-guide">Player guide</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.c

Will the BBC score an own goal by broadcasting the World Cup from Salford?

<p>Football’s staying home for the belt-tightening Beeb, while ITV and Gary Lineker’s popular podcast present from glitzy studios in New York</p><p>It is the biggest <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fifa+world-cup-football">Wor

DR Congo World Cup 2026 team guide

<p>Sébastian Desabre’s group has a clear collective identity but star forward Yoane Wissa will shoulder huge expectations</p><p><em>This article is part of the Guardian’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/series/world-cup-2026-g

Mexico and a history of playing in repeat World Cup opening fixtures | The Knowledge

<p>Plus: a national first for Madrid and have Everton supplied the most former managers to World Cup 2026? </p><ul><li><p><a href="mailto:knowledge@theguardian.com"><strong>Mail us</strong></a><strong> with your all of your questions and an

Revealed: The Premier League record-breaking £110m fee Nottingham Forest are demanding for Elliot Anderson amid Manchester City and Man United's interest in star midfielder

Elliot Anderson is in line to command a record fee for an English player if he is sold by Nottingham Forest this summer.

'Different' Clarke bids to smash Scotland's glass ceiling

The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism.

Chaos reigns with 8 red cards, but USWNT proves it...

The United States' 1-0 win over Brazil was an ugly affair, but Emma Hayes will be proud of how her young team stood up in the face of adversity.

USWNT gets scrappy win as Brazil sees 8 reds

Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.

Messi scores in cameo in front of 88K in Alabama

Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right after in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.

Official: Somalian ref had suspected terror ties

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."

Real Madrid anger Atleti with $173M Álvarez bid

Real Madrid have entered into a transfer battle with Barcelona after announcing they have had a €150 million ($173m) bid turned down for Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez.

Texas AG probes FIFA over WC ticket practices

The Texas Attorney General's Office said it has opened an investigation into FIFA's World Cup ticket sale practices following complaints alleging fans were misled about seat locations for matches to be played in Dallas and Houston.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss

Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss.

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

Top African referee kicked out of US before World Cup was flagged over TERRORISM fears, Trump officials confirm

Omar Abdulkadir Artan was dropped from FIFA's list for the tournament after the American authorities refused him permission to enter the country at Miami International Airport.

England miss out on automatic World Cup spot - so what happens now?

England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

David Sullivan has been banned from women and academy matches at West Ham United since 2023, it emerges, amid historic allegations and FA investigation

MIKE KEEGAN: The 77-year-old Hammers owner was investigated by the FA after officials were made aware of historical allegations against him. Sullivan has stood down from his role as co-chair.

England 3-0 Ukraine: Disappointment for Lionesses as they cruise to victory but fall short of automatic qualification - with play-offs now the European champions' only route to Brazil 2027

TARA ANSON-WALSH: Last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca had already taken qualification out of England's hands, leaving their fate hinging on Iceland taking points off the world champions.

Caution over Saka as Tuchel says England must dare to dream

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.

Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup

<ul><li><p>England 3-0 Ukraine</p></li><li><p>Carter 14, Stanway 37, Mead 67</p></li></ul><p>Sarina Wiegman calmly asserted that she was confident England will still qualify for next summer’s World Cup, despite having to settle for a place

Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’

<p>Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare dispute</p><p>Follow the verdant path towards the Château de Clairefontaine and you are met by a

Man Utd latest: Keane reveals Fernandes chat after recent dispute

Man City latest: 'Eight players could leave in summer'

Littler and Humphries top US Darts Masters bill at Madison Square Garden

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline a stacked Madison Square Garden bill at the 2026 US Darts Masters.

Wembanyama stars as Spurs fight back to beat Knicks

Highlights of the NBA Finals Game 3 match between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Mourinho to fly to Madrid to complete Real return

Jose Mourinho will fly from Lisbon to Madrid this afternoon to complete his return to Spanish giants Real.

Quadrillion and Shushu clash at Yarmouth

We have a busy day's racing on Wednesday with action from Fontwell and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing...