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England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home

England’s squad arrived at Swope Soccer Village, their World Cup base, to find locals (and the local police) out in force

David Hytner in Kansas City4 minutes ago

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DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome

Brutally tough return to tournament awaits, but the stature of opposition feels less important than the fact of being here at all

Nick Ames in Houston8 minutes ago

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Haiti 0-1 Scotland: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Scotland claim victory in their opening match of the tournament thanks to John McGinn’s first-half strike

Tom Bassam22 minutes ago

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Scotland victorious on World Cup return after McGinn strike helps clinch win over Haiti

John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal proves just enough to earn Scotland a first World Cup win since 1990

Ewan Murray at Boston Stadium44 minutes ago

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Brazil 1-1 Morocco: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Vinícius Júnior’s goal gave Brazil a jolt of energy against a Morocco team who earned a deserved draw

Jeff Rueter4 hours ago

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Vinícius Júnior rescues lacklustre Brazil as Morocco earn deserved World Cup draw

Morocco impressed in a 1-1 draw in Group C, with Ismael Saibari opening the scoring before Vinícius Júnior’s fine equaliser for Brazil

Ed Aarons at New York New Jersey Stadium4 hours ago

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‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans

Houston is a host city but those gathered there for a GOP convention are more concerned with contentious politics – and an elephant

Nick Ames in Houston5 hours ago

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Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Boualem Khoukhi scored a late goal to snatch his nation’s first ever World Cup point

John Brewin6 hours ago

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How and where to watch the World Cup in Australia: your guide to Socceroos vs Turkey, game kickoff time, TV channel and live stream

What time does the Socceroos game against Turkey kick off on Sunday? Who’s in Group D with Australia? How can you watch live? All the answers are in our handy guide to the tournament

Jo Khan7 hours ago

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Being the best in Asia is no longer enough for Japan seeking World Cup breakthrough | Jonathan Wilson

Despite missing key players, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have built strength in depth to challenge the traditional order

Jonathan Wilson9 hours ago

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World Cup 2026: Brazil ready to party; Scotland’s big return; England recover stolen boots – as it happened

England managed to get their boots back after having them stolen

Will Unwin, Will Magee and Rob Smyth (earlier)11 hours ago

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Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid

Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose – the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year’s World Cup – starred in a drugs bust

Tom Lutz12 hours ago

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In their own words, Turkey are ‘more talented’ than Australia. Can the Socceroos spoil the party?

Tony Popovic knows most people expect Turkey to beat Australia in their World Cup opener, but says his side ‘deserve to be respected’

Jack Snape in Vancouver13 hours ago

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Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US

The US version of the tournament’s opening ceremony helpfully focused on one of its main themes: aspirational consumerism

Aaron Timms13 hours ago

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Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations

Daniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family

Jacob Steinberg13 hours ago

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Football Daily | A cult classic kit, 4-4-2 and refcam: 10 things we’ve noticed in World Cup so far

In today’s Football Daily: count on us to keep you informed

Rob Smyth14 hours ago

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‘Everyone is welcome with us’: Curaçao want you along for their first World Cup ride

The smallest nation ever to compete in the tournament celebrate the long adventure that got them there, and remember those who cannot be there to enjoy it with them

Arthur Renard17 hours ago

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In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it

The United States are no longer a workmanlike outfit built on grit and grind – and Mauricio Pochettino says they are ‘winning a lot of fans’

Alexander Abnos at Los Angeles Stadium17 hours ago

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Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years

The country is ready to blow away decades of dashed hopes and celebrate, with marching bands and all-night parties

Severin Carrell Scotland editor18 hours ago

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World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Saturday 13 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

Graham Ruthven18 hours ago

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David Beckham joins Hollywood Walk of Fame as World Cup comes to LA

David Beckham said he enjoyed a ‘surreal’ occasion with Tom Cruise before joining other celebrities to cheer on the USA at their opening World Cup match

Agencies and Guardian sport19 hours ago

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‘We can do much’: how feeling for family helped end Haiti’s long World Cup absence

Haiti are on football’s grandest stage for the first time since 1974 and the squad drawn from far and wide are ‘hungry’ for success

Bryan Armen Graham21 hours ago

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Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act | Barney Ronay

Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast

Barney Ronay at Los Angeles Stadium22 hours ago

Australia v Turkey: World Cup 2026 – live

England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home

DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome

Haiti 0-1 Scotland: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Scotland victorious on World Cup return after McGinn strike helps clinch win over Haiti

Brazil 1-1 Morocco: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Vinícius Júnior rescues lacklustre Brazil as Morocco earn deserved World Cup draw

‘No soccer fans here’: World Cup fever fails to grip Texas Republicans

Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

How and where to watch the World Cup in Australia: your guide to Socceroos vs Turkey, game kickoff time, TV channel and live stream

Being the best in Asia is no longer enough for Japan seeking World Cup breakthrough | Jonathan Wilson

World Cup 2026: Brazil ready to party; Scotland’s big return; England recover stolen boots – as it happened

Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid

In their own words, Turkey are ‘more talented’ than Australia. Can the Socceroos spoil the party?

Big Lalas Energy to ulcerative colitis meds: Fox is this World Cup’s very soul in the US

Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations

Football Daily | A cult classic kit, 4-4-2 and refcam: 10 things we’ve noticed in World Cup so far

‘Everyone is welcome with us’: Curaçao want you along for their first World Cup ride

In a USA win for the history books, what stood out most was the ‘fun’ and free nature of it

Pipers and dreams: World Cup fever grips Scotland again after 28 years

World Cup schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

David Beckham joins Hollywood Walk of Fame as World Cup comes to LA

‘We can do much’: how feeling for family helped end Haiti’s long World Cup absence

Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act | Barney Ronay