World Cup Coverage
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as World Cup draws near - June 9
From Barcelona to Inter Miami: Mapping Lionel Messi's career evolutions
Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland
Jude Bellingham handed '14 or 15 starters' warning by England boss Thomas Tuchel as Real Madrid superstar battles with Morgan Rogers for World Cup No.10 role

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2026 World Cup Group G preview and predictions
Tim Payne, the internet's biggest sensation heading into the 2026 World Cup, and New Zealand will play in Group G with Belgium, Iran and Egypt.

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The New York Times · 18h
World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game
U.S. News & World Report · 18h
World Cup 2026 Starts This Week. Here's What You Need to Know

Somali referee denied US entry

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Who Is Omar Abdulkadir Artan? Somali Referee Denied Entry To US
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was set to become the first Somalian to referee at a World Cup, but he was turned away at Miami International Airport on Saturday.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 10h
Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after being denied entry to USA
U.S. News & World Report · 10h
Somali Referee for World Cup Is Denied Entry Into the United States

Leeds players at the World Cup

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The Hull City players at the World Cup
The countdown to the World Cup is well and truly on, so here's a reminder of the Tigers selected to represent their countries from 11 June to 19 July. The expanded 48-team competition is set to be the biggest in history,

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BBC · 1h
The Tottenham players at the World Cup
AOL · 10h
48 Teams, 1 Trophy: Europe Leads Odds As Historic 2026 World Cup Prepares For Kickoff

Jurrien Timber injury blow ends World Cup

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Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.

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The Washington Post · 13h
Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
Reuters · 12h
Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury

Argentina Gets Major News on Lionel Messi

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Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play in friendly
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.

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USA Today · 8h
Will Lionel Messi play at Auburn? It could cost Argentina if he doesn't
Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d
Argentina plays without Lionel Messi and others in World Cup friendly but remains true to its style

U.S. defender Richards full participant

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USA's Chris Richards fully participates in practice before World Cup opener
Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California

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CBSSports.com · 10h
USMNT's Chris Richards returns to full training days before World Cup opener; Tyler Adams doesn't practice
Field Level Media on MSN · 10h
Defender Chris Richards returns to USMNT practice

Olise scores hat-trick

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Olise stakes World Cup claim with hat-trick in France win
Michael Olise offered another glimpse of the influence he could have at the World Cup, netting a hat-trick as France ​edged Northern Ireland 3-1 in a warm-up game in Lille ‌eight days before launching their campaign in the United States.

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BBC · 10h
'World class' Olise completes his hat-trick as France beat NI
FOX Sports on MSN · 9h
Michael Olise completes hat trick as France cruises past Northern Ireland

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