England's 2026 World Cup Path Simulated: DR Congo to Spain
Opta supercomputer simulations show England's most likely knockout path: DR Congo in round of 32, Mexico in last 16, Brazil in quarters, Argentina in semis
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Opta supercomputer simulations show England's most likely knockout path: DR Congo in round of 32, Mexico in last 16, Brazil in quarters, Argentina in semis
Manchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland release clause claim. City, Haaland's father and agent deny any clause exists.
Romelu Lukaku enters the 2026 World Cup with just 64 minutes of club football this season and emotional strain, as Belgium's golden generation seeks a final
Brazil captain Marquinhos, fresh off Champions League win with PSG, treats every match as his last ahead of World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco on June 13.
Marcus Rashford heads to the World Cup with his club future unresolved. Barcelona may offer another loan, United want £26m, and Gordon's signing adds doubt.
Lewis Koumas' first Wales goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana has Craig Bellamy convinced the Liverpool forward is the Dragons' future No.9 option.
Romelu Lukaku's 90th-minute strike against Croatia was his 90th Belgium goal, passing Robert Lewandowski to become the 5th-highest men's international scorer.
Jordan Henderson urges England squad to embrace Florida heat for World Cup 2026 acclimation as temperatures hit 32C in first training session.
Jordan Henderson urges England to embrace Florida heat for World Cup prep, with temps at 32C. Kobbie Mainoo says squad is acclimatising ahead of Croatia opener.
Ronaldo seeks 1000th career goal at World Cup 2026, with Portugal's opener imminent. Belgium tops Croatia 2-0, Morocco routs Madagascar 4-0 in friendlies.
Bellingham's No.10 shirt signals World Cup boost as England train in Florida; Mainoo declares '100%' belief, Henderson urges best versions.
Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, with Tielemans and Lukaku scoring and Courtois making crucial saves, offering Garcia tactical clarity.
Scotland debate Croatia friendlies and summer moves as goalkeeping options for the 2026 World Cup remain open. Andy Burke, Cammy Bell and Gordon Waddell
Antoine Semenyo returns to Newport where his career launched, a £62.5m Manchester City matchwinner now vital to Ghana's World Cup quest in Group L.
Alphonso Davies has joined Canada's World Cup camp, but he is not yet ready to play, raising questions about his fitness for the tournament.
Vinicius Jr scored and assisted as Brazil thrashed Panama 6-2 in a World Cup warm-up. Neymar, injured, was cheered by 72,000 fans. Next: Egypt on June 6.
USA plays Paraguay in opener on June 12 at SoFi Stadium as World Cup schedule drops. England v Croatia, Brazil v Morocco also set. Full dates and venues here.
Brighton's Dario Vidosic aims to honor his late father Rado in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final vs Manchester City at Wembley, following Rado's death from cancer
Arsenal's Champions League final heartbreak: Declan Rice says penalty shootout loss to PSG 'won't define us' as Gunners look ahead after cruel Budapest defeat.
Arsenal lost the Champions League final 4-3 on penalties to PSG after a 1-1 draw. Havertz scored early, Dembele equalized, and Eze missed in the shootout.