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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guide

A pre-tournament change of manager has complicated planning but, with the pressure off to an extent, Saudi talent has a chance to prove itself

John Duerden·5 Jun 2026

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$6,000 on tickets, a dodgy hostel and a seaplane: my Socceroos World Cup odyssey is about to begin

I’ve followed the Socceroos at three World Cups but this one is different and the usual anticipation is tempered by feelings of dread and uncertainty

Les Street·5 Jun 2026

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Football Daily | Real Madrid want the world to know there’s another show in town

In today’s Football Daily: Madrid turn up the volume in an attempt to get our attention

John Brewin·5 Jun 2026

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Tottenham sign Andy Robertson on a free as De Zerbi looks to fill leadership vacuum

Roberto De Zerbi called Andy Robertson ‘a proven winner at the highest level’ after Tottenham signed the Liverpool left-back for free

David Hytner and Matt Hughes·5 Jun 2026

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Real Madrid to launch €150m bid for Michael Olise if Florentino Pérez re-elected

Real Madrid will launch a €150m bid for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise if Florentino Pérez wins re-election as the club’s president

Jacob Steinberg·5 Jun 2026

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No wonder Steve Clarke is smiling: Scotland manager has new deal and future built on youth

The decision to extend Clarke’s contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless risk

Ewan Murray·5 Jun 2026

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England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test

The FA’s data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel’s side take on New Zealand

David Hytner in Tampa·5 Jun 2026

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Graham Potter: ‘I feel very Swedish when I’m working – I look a bit Swedish’

The head coach is looking forward to leading Sweden into the World Cup after reflecting on his failures at Chelsea and West Ham

Jacob Steinberg·5 Jun 2026

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Breaking lines and breaking through: Sergiño Dest is showing his full range for the USMNT

The wing-back’s advanced positioning paid off against Senegal. More impressive play at the World Cup could go far for the US’s hopes and his transfer prospects

Jeff Rueter·5 Jun 2026

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Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs

The Independent Football Regulator is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Matt Hughes·5 Jun 2026

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Iraola’s dynamic football will energise Liverpool despite worry over workload | Jonathan Wilson

Liverpool’s new manager achieved much at Bournemouth with a style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s counterpress

Jonathan Wilson·5 Jun 2026

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Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide

Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric rise

Alasdair Howorth·5 Jun 2026

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Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up

Merchas Doski’s 27th-minute goal gave Iraq a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Spain, who took the lead through Ferran Torres

Sid Lowe at Estadio Riazor·4 Jun 2026

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Iraola must move fast but the new manager has the tools to fix Liverpool | Andy Hunter

Two wingers and a right-back are priorities but the Basque’s flair for getting the best out of squad players will be crucial

Andy Hunter·4 Jun 2026

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Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as new head coach

Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool’s new head coach, signing a two-year contract to replace Arne Slot at Anfield

Andy Hunter·4 Jun 2026

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‘We’d like him to stay’: Manchester United’s Berrada hints at Bruno Fernandes doubts

Omar Berrada has not ruled out Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United in the summer, though the chief executive wants the captain to stay

Jamie Jackson·4 Jun 2026

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Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world

England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts’ threat will be amplified by the returning Bonmatí

Tom Garry in Palma, Mallorca·4 Jun 2026

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Alessandro Circati on the art of defending: ‘Stopping a goal is equivalent to scoring’

The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father’s influence and a World Cup dream

Joey Lynch·4 Jun 2026

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Football Daily | World Cup Omitted XI: the star players watching from the sofa this summer

In today’s Football Daily: a potential Omitted XI for the GWC, and Ibrahima Konaté opens up

Michael Butler·4 Jun 2026

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‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Fifa has been accused of putting revenue before fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums

Nick Ames·4 Jun 2026

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Pep Guardiola ‘threatened to quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager

Khaldoon al-Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola ‘quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager

Jamie Jackson·4 Jun 2026

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Griping about Tuchel’s handbrake or Arteta’s bus makes the bantersphere tick | Max Rushden

Opinions, the game loves them, and after Arsenal’s hugely divisive final, here’s my truth – feel free to yell back

Max Rushden·4 Jun 2026

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Bracketology: predict a path to World Cup victory

Click your way through the group stage and the knockouts to crown champion

4 Jun 2026

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This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?

We look at Mikel Arteta’s next steps, Liverpool potentially missing out on an old flame and Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona

Graham Ruthven·4 Jun 2026

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