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World Cup 2026: Egypt manager denies Salah rift; Spain screening scrapped due to Madrid heat – as it happened
Sunday’s World Cup news included denials of a rift in the Egypt dressing room and a match viewing cancelled in Spain

Some US players believe they can win the World Cup. Are they deluded?
Mauricio Pochettino’s players have got off to a scorching start to the tournament. Going all the way will require the team reaching a whole new level

Thomas Partey in spotlight as he faces England and former Arsenal teammates after rape charges
Thomas Partey will begin his World Cup campaign against England in Boston on Tuesday after being denied a visa for first game in Canada

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Spain v Saudi Arabia, TV channels & live stream Sunday 21 June
What’s happening at the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday 21 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle
Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner

Tunisia 0-4 Japan: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Hervé Renard’s Eagles of Carthage have been sent packing from the World Cup thanks to a masterclass from the Samurai Blue

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
Two goals from Ayase Ueda helped to sealed the fate of Tunisia and their new coach, Hervé Renard, in Japan’s 4-0 World Cup Group F victory

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card
Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón will miss the crucial last Group D match against the Socceroos after being sent off against Turkey for covering mouth

‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option
European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia