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• Netherlands vs Japan - World Cup LIVE: Holland in front after stunner from former Premier League man as Group F clash bursts into life after cagey first half in Dallas14 June 2026, 9:59 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as the Netherlands get their World Cup campaign underway with a clash against Japan.
  
• Eberechi Eze reveals he WILL take a World Cup penalty if called upon as 'grateful' Arsenal star vows to keep controversial run-up after Champions League nightmare14 June 2026, 9:35 pm
  Eze insisted that he will be ready to step up for England in a World Cup knockout shootout if called upon and believes the pain of Budapest will improve him as a player.
  
• Winning World Cup opener is a massive step towards making history, says Scotland skipper Andy Robertson14 June 2026, 9:30 pm
  Andy Robertson claimed that Scotland's win over Haiti felt like a big step towards the creation of history.
  
• 'I was quite emotional seeing my family,' admits Scotland defender Grant Hanley after fulfilling lifelong dream14 June 2026, 9:30 pm
  It was seeing familiar faces in a foreign land after one of the greatest nights of his life which did it for Grant Hanley.
  
• Why World Cup stars are 'BANNED' from speaking Spanish in the United States - as storm erupts over FIFA's press conference rules14 June 2026, 9:28 pm
  FIFA has been accused of banning Spanish at the World Cup - after a number of stars were told not to speak the language during press conferences.
  
• Germany 7-1 Curacao: World Cup minnows are thrashed by Kai Havertz and Co as Julian Nagelsmann's ruthless side make huge statement in brutal lesson to tiny Caribbean island14 June 2026, 8:38 pm
  Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
  
• Germany vs Curacao RECAP: Ruthless four-time champions hand minnows brutal World Cup lesson in Dallas as Julian Nagelsmann's men look to send message to rivals14 June 2026, 8:36 pm
  RECAP Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Germany get their World Cup campaign underway against tournament debutants Curacao.
  
• FIFA's World Cup 'hydration breaks' are more than a money-grabbing disgrace - they're a momentum killer with Haiti and Curacao stunted, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI14 June 2026, 8:21 pm
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: You cannot miss the big screen at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough - it's 360 feet wide and 60 high.
  
• Gareth Southgate reveals he rejected World Cup punditry roles to avoid England stars being quizzed on his views: 'It's best to stay out of the way'14 June 2026, 7:14 pm
  The former Three Lions boss was in charge at Euro 2024 when the likes of Harry Kane were asked about the remarks of ex players, such as Gary Lineker , who called one of their performances 's***'.
  
• Can Germany break free of their ongoing identity crisis? Four-time World Cup winners must rediscover aura of old under Julian Nagelsmann, ahead of big kick-off against Curacao14 June 2026, 6:29 pm
  MATT BARLOW: The only European nation to ever capture the World Cup in the Americas has travelled west with little fanfare. Germany is chastened and few are betting on them.
  
• Curacao prepare to take on Germany! The World Cup's smallest nation EVER are 2500/1 outsiders to win the tournament, but make up with passion what they lack in size, writes MARK PALMER as he visits the island nation14 June 2026, 6:29 pm
  MARK PALMER IN WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO: They ran out of official Curacao football shirts nearly seven months ago. The island is about the size of Middlesbrough, but with better weather.
  
• Revealed: Why England have no concerns over Ivan Toney's Canadian visa - after Thomas Partey was banned from entering the country - INSIDE SPORT14 June 2026, 6:27 pm
  INSIDE SPORT: England have no concerns over Ivan Toney's ability to enter Canada should the Three Lions have to play in the country.
  
• Anthony Gordon in line to get the nod for starting role against Croatia while Ezri Konsa appears set to partner John Stones in Dallas - but Thomas Tuchel faces Bukayo Saka fitness concern14 June 2026, 6:24 pm
  Tuchel sees the value of both of his left wingers over 90 minutes, with Gordon offering positional discipline and intensity from the off.
  
• England World Cup heist: Two men charged with theft and facing seven years in prison after K raid on Three Lions' Kansas City base camp14 June 2026, 6:02 pm
  CRAIG HOPE AND JACK GAUGHAN: Two men have been charged with the theft of ,000 worth of England boots and equipment and face up to seven years in prison.
  
• Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid: Chelsea reach verbal agreement over £50m sale of full-back - as Blues team-mate Enzo Fernandez BACKS exit with social media 'like'14 June 2026, 5:36 pm
  Cucurella is set to cost €55m (£47.4m) up front, with a further €5m (£4.3m) in achievable add-ons. It remains only an agreement at this stage, with the paperwork still to be finalised.