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Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup

With the World Cup nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions – enthusiasm, hope, unease, anger, optimism – around this summer’s tournament

Guardian readers·7 Jun 2026

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US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup

The defeat hurt, but the Americans’ response to an early German goal provided perhaps the clearest evidence yet that their manager’s message is taking root

Jeff Rueter at Soldier Field·7 Jun 2026

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‘Football saved me’: Street Soccer coordinator Sarah Rhind on life after heroin addiction

Sarah Rhind tells Suzanne Wrack how football was her focus as she recovered and how it helped her create ‘beautiful friendships’

Suzanne Wrack·7 Jun 2026

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Luis de la Fuente: ‘The appreciation for Spanish coaches should have happened ages ago’

Spain manager on the values behind the nation’s coaching culture, the joy of teaching and Lamine Yamal’s otherworldly talents

Sid Lowe in Madrid·7 Jun 2026

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North America’s wide and wild World Cup will be an experience like no other | Emma Hayes

Teams must be prepared for challenging travel and a cauldron of heat but will also encounter fantastic fans and a beautiful football culture

Emma Hayes·7 Jun 2026

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‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland

Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly as Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of 14 June World Cup opener

Jack Snape·7 Jun 2026

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Thomas Tuchel criticises England’s ‘freestyle’ approach in win over New Zealand

England’s first-half positioning in the 1-0 victory displeased Thomas Tuchel but he was pleased with Jude Bellingham’s impact as a substitute

Jacob Steinberg at the Raymond James Stadium·6 Jun 2026

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Iraq World Cup 2026 team guide

Graham Arnold’s team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group

Hassanin Mubarak·6 Jun 2026

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Adams at the double as Scotland thrash Bolivia in perfect World Cup warm-up

Scotland beat Bolivia 4-0 thanks to goals from Lawrence Shankland, Scott McTominay and Ché Adams

Ewan Murray at the Sports Illustrated Stadium·6 Jun 2026

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England 1-0 New Zealand: five talking points from the World Cup warm-up | Jacob Steinberg

Jude Bellingham will have been happy to take the armband, Nico O’Reilly is a midfield option but John Stones looks a weak link

Jacob Steinberg at the Raymond James Stadium·6 Jun 2026

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Iran World Cup team travels to Mexico with US visas reportedly denied for several staff

The US State Department says ‘necessary’ visas have been issued to the Iranian team, with players and coaching staff reportedly among them

Alexander Abnos and agencies·6 Jun 2026

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England 1-0 New Zealand: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Harry Kane scored the only goal as England unspectacularly dispatched the All Whites in Tampa. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·6 Jun 2026

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Bolivia 0-4 Scotland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened

Steve Clarke’s men ran in four first-half goals in their final match before they play Haiti in their opener

John Brewin·6 Jun 2026

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Kane heads England to narrow World Cup warm-up win against New Zealand

Harry Kane scored in the second minute of first-half injury time to give England, who made 11 substitutions at the break, a 1-0 victory over New Zealand

David Hytner at the Raymond James Stadium·6 Jun 2026

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Australia 1-1 Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a draw against world No 19 Switzerland in San Diego

Samantha Lewis·6 Jun 2026

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Tete Yengi scores on debut as Socceroos sign off before World Cup with Switzerland draw

Australia held world No 19 Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their final hit-out before the World Cup kicks off

Jack Snape·6 Jun 2026

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USA 1-2 Germany: World Cup 2026 warm-up – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The United States fell to Germany at Soldier Field in their final match before the World Cup. Bryan Graham was watching

Bryan Armen Graham·6 Jun 2026

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US show fight and hunger, but lose final World Cup prep match 2-1 to Germany

Antonee Robinson scored the Americans’ only goal off a thunderbolt volley, but the teams’ fight and physicality left reason for optimism

Jeff Rueter at Soldier Field·6 Jun 2026

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‘Let’s go with the heart’: Zohran Mamdani thinks this African team will win the World Cup

The New York City mayor sat down with the Guardian and, using the World Cup Bracketology game, made a historic prediction for this summer

Alexander Abnos·6 Jun 2026

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If this is Messi’s last World Cup, could he eclipse Maradona and win it twice?

After living in the Argentina idol’s shadow, the 39-year-old star of Qatar is still capable of a final glorious chapter

Jonathan Wilson·6 Jun 2026

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World Cup 2026 news as England, Scotland and USA gear up for friendlies: matchday live – as it happened

News and buildup from a busy day of pre-World Cup friendlies brought to you by our team of writers

Tom Bassam (now), Alex Reid and Emillia Hawkins (earlier)·6 Jun 2026

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Lionesses have no reason to panic despite the humiliation in Spain | Suzanne Wrack

England’s heaviest defeat for decades does not signal the end for Sarina Wiegman’s European champions

Suzanne Wrack in Mallorca·6 Jun 2026

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David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life

David Sullivan has announced his resignation as joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect, saying he will sue the BBC for libel

Geraldine McKelvie, Emine Sinmaz and Jacob Steinberg·6 Jun 2026

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France World Cup 2026 team guide

Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have the attacking power to shred opponents but will Didier Deschamps let them off the leash?

Luke Entwistle·6 Jun 2026

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