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• US government warns Iran World Cup team against 'sneaking terrorists' into the country during the tournament8 June 2026, 1:16 am
  The United States is refusing to shift from its hardline stance on the strict visa conditions imposed on Iran's soccer team ahead of the start of the World Cup.
  
• TOBY ALDERWEIRELD INTERVIEW: Tottenham need to sign players who will fight - that's what we used to have. If Cristian Romero has any doubts about staying at Spurs then he needs to go8 June 2026, 1:00 am
  With slicked-back hair and teeth as bright as floodlights, Toby Alderweireld has a sophisticated ease which feels a world away from Tottenham's scrappy, ham-handed struggles.
  
• Iran told to leave US within 24 hours of World Cup matches as coaching staff visas are denied8 June 2026, 12:21 am
  Iran's ambassador to Mexico, where the squad is staying thanks to the ongoing conflict with the US, said on Saturday that their players would have to be in and out of the US within 24 hours.
  
• Iraq World Cup star is interrogated for seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare Airport while team's photographer is denied entry to America8 June 2026, 12:20 am
  Aymen Hussein arrived at Chicago's O'Hare airport with the rest of the Iraq squad on Saturday ahead of the tournament, which begins on Thursday, but was taken away for questioning.
  
• Christian Eriksen collapses on the pitch for Denmark again as well-wishes pour in for playmaker as Ukraine friendly is abandoned - almost exactly five years since his cardiac arrest at Euro 20207 June 2026, 11:58 pm
  Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, almost five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
  
• The smallest country to EVER compete at a World Cup makes dramatic arrival in a school bus with no windows: 'Cool Runnings vibes'7 June 2026, 11:39 pm
  The smallest nation to ever compete at a FIFA World Cup has broken the internet with their understated arrival to a match ahead of the 2026 football showpiece
  
• Mohamed Salah's old Liverpool team-mate blasts Jamie Carragher and English media over 'disgusting' treatment of departing legend - and claims Arne Slot was the 'one person' pushing him to leave7 June 2026, 11:07 pm
  Salah endured a difficult final campaign with the Reds, scoring just seven times in the league after winning the Premier League's Player of the Season award in 2024-25.
  
• Robin van Persie is SACKED as Feyenoord head coach after just 18 months at the helm - as Dutch giants point to their 'downward trend' under ex-Arsenal and Man United striker7 June 2026, 10:50 pm
  Former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has been sacked as manager of Feyenoord after 18 months in charge. 
  
• Manchester United's £39m-bound Ederson is called up to Brazil's World Cup squad - with midfielder replacing injured defender Wesley7 June 2026, 10:46 pm
  Manchester United fans will get to witness what incoming signing Ederson is all about earlier than planned after he was called up to Brazil's World Cup squad.
  
• This is unbearable. I'm dizzy, disorientated, a kilogram lighter and my legs are like lead. How hard will it be playing in 'dangerous' 40°C heat at the World Cup? I found out the hard way - now I know why experts think players won't even last a half7 June 2026, 10:36 pm
  I'm reaching the end of a gruelling 50-minute exercise stint during which the average temperature has been 39.8°C and the humidity 46 per cent - just the sort of conditions England will face.
  
• Thomas Tuchel's demeanour and the way he is handling the lead-in to this World Cup is inspiring only confidence - England's task ahead doesn't faze him but excites, writes OLIVER HOLT7 June 2026, 9:27 pm
  OLIVER HOLT IN TAMPA: It is half an hour after England have beaten New Zealand in a low-key friendly at the Raymond James Stadium.
  
• Roy Keane insists Harry Kane 'must be sensible' with his positioning in sweltering heat if England are to stand any chance of World Cup glory7 June 2026, 8:55 pm
  Roy Keane has insisted England boss Thomas Tuchel will not want Harry Kane to drift from his position during the World Cup, as he declared his tendency to drop too deep as 'madness.'
  
• Nine people injured in mass shooting near England's World Cup base in Kansas City7 June 2026, 8:26 pm
  Police were called to reports of an incident on Troost Avenue in Kansas City at around 4 a.m on Saturday, launching a major emergency response to the area.
  
• Thomas Tuchel sends World Cup message to Jude Bellingham after Real Madrid star impressed in New Zealand warm-up win - as England boss names vice-captain for Harry Kane7 June 2026, 7:36 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN TAMPA: That position is one of several Tuchel admits is not nailed down in his thinking ahead of next Wednesday's group-stage opener against Croatia.
  
• 'We're all here for each other,' says Celtic defender Tony Ralston as back-up men give Scotland a World Cup boost7 June 2026, 7:14 pm
  Tony Ralston believes the positive attitude of Steve Clarke's fringe players will go a long way to determining the success of the World Cup campaign.