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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium 15 Jun 2026 - 04:54 pm
Japan fans clear trash in the stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Francois Nel / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea 15 Jun 2026 - 12:56 pm
(Files) Chelsea's Spanish defender #03 Marc Cucurella shoots during the English FA Cup semi final football match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Wembley stadium in London, on April 26, 2026. Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP
Egypt seek historic first World Cup victory against Belgium in opener 15 Jun 2026 - 09:38 am
Mohamed Salah
Abdelkarim set to make debut at World Cup after shining at Qatar 2025 15 Jun 2026 - 09:36 am
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It’s coming home... again? England’s latest quest to end 60-year WC wait 15 Jun 2026 - 09:32 am
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Spain begin World Cup quest against debutants Cabo Verde 15 Jun 2026 - 09:23 am
Spain's players in action during a training session. (AFP)
Coach Lopetegui hails Qatar’s resolve after Switzerland draw, shifts focus to Canada test 15 Jun 2026 - 09:19 am
Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group 15 Jun 2026 - 08:18 am
Sweden's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Aguilar / AFP)
Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener 15 Jun 2026 - 05:20 am
Ivory Coast's forward #11 Yan Diomande runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel / AFP)
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup 15 Jun 2026 - 01:10 am
Japan's players reat with supporters after a draw in the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)
Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in World Cup group match 14 Jun 2026 - 10:18 pm
Germany's defender #18 Nathaniel Brown (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Curacao at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 14, 2026.
(Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
Where the biggest strengths lie at World Cup 2026 14 Jun 2026 - 09:07 pm
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Qatari referees appointed for Portugal versus DR Congo World Cup match 14 Jun 2026 - 07:14 pm
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FIFA confirms technical glitch during Qatar-Switzerland match 14 Jun 2026 - 02:10 pm
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Australia stun Turkiye at World Cup after selection gamble pays off 14 Jun 2026 - 09:49 am
Connor Metcalfe #8 of Australia celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Australia and Türkiye at BC Place Vancouver on June 13, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos /AFP)
Germany eye winning start as Curacao gear up for historic World Cup debut 14 Jun 2026 - 09:42 am
Oliver Baumann of Germany in action during a training session.
Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener 14 Jun 2026 - 09:37 am
Netherlands’ Virgil van Dijk with teammates during a training session ahead of the match against Japan.
McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return 14 Jun 2026 - 06:16 am
Scotland's midfielder #07 John McGinn celebrates after scoring his team's first goal . (Photo by Franck Fife / AFP)