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• Arsenal close in on Northern Ireland teen, Derby eye return for former Liverpool star and Bernardo Silva seals Real switch after trophy-laden Man City career: WINDOW WATCH17 June 2026, 3:46 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup Group K LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for sixth tilt at glory as part of star-studded side17 June 2026, 3:45 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Portugal begin their World Cup campaign in Group K against DR Congo in Houston.
  
• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Live score, team news and updates as Thomas Tuchel's starting XI is 'leaked' - and fans and WAGs hit Dallas17 June 2026, 3:45 pm
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
• Crying Lionel Messi reveals he's suffering mystery personal heartbreak after equalling World Cup's goal record - with his wife watching in the stands17 June 2026, 3:41 pm
  The Argentinian broke down in tears after curling home a stunning strike to open the scoring just 17 minutes into the match. Messi, who turns 39 in a week, dazzled.
  
• Argentina fans claim their Uber driver was SHOT in terrifying drive to World Cup game in Kansas City17 June 2026, 3:39 pm
  Argentinian soccer fans in Kansas City say their Uber driver was struck by a bullet when occupants of another vehicle fired at their car. The scene played out on their way to their game against Algeria.
  
• Have YOU been paying attention to the World Cup? Take on CRAIG HOPE'S ultimate quiz with World Cup Unfiltered17 June 2026, 3:38 pm
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• Have YOU been paying attention during the World Cup? Take on CRAIG HOPE's ultimate quiz by signing up for our daily newsletter - World Cup Unfiltered17 June 2026, 3:38 pm
  Red cards, empty seats and on-air profanities, the World Cup hasn't failed to provide talking points - and we're only one week into the competition.
  
• If Messi's magic can't fill a stadium, what can? FIFA must do the right thing and lower prices... before this World Cup is remembered for all the wrong reasons17 June 2026, 3:27 pm
  Even the biggest superstar of the last two decades, a player regarded by many as the best in this sport's rich history, wasn't enough to avoid empty seats at the 70,000-capacity home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
  
• Ryan Giggs, 52, soaks in the Caribbean sunshine with lingerie model girlfriend - 14 years his junior - while his Class of 92 teammates live it up in New York for the World Cup17 June 2026, 2:57 pm
  The couple, who share a child together, appeared smitten as they enjoyed a dip in the ocean on a beach near Bridgetown, Barbados, on Wednesday.
  
• Reason for Lionel Messi's tears revealed: Insider opens up on 'serious health problem' that has left Argentina superstar devastated17 June 2026, 2:52 pm
  The story came to light on Tuesday night after Messi cried on the pitch in Kansas City, immediately after scoring his first ever World Cup hat-trick to ensure a 3-0 win over Algeria.
  
• With Harry Kane's provider in chief at Bayern Munich and national idol James Rodriguez, Colombia return to the World Cup on a wave of optimism17 June 2026, 2:47 pm
  After a lengthy World Cup slump, Colombia come to Mexico City's Estadio Azteca chanting 'we're back.'
  
• Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina great equals goal record with dazzling hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria17 June 2026, 2:19 pm
  OLIVER SALT IN KANSAS CITY: The boyish looks may no longer be there, but exactly 20 years on from his World Cup debut Messi proved his magic is very much still alive and kicking.
  
• Revealed: Kylian Mbappe's World Cup goal celebration is a tribute to JAMES CORDEN - days after his Fox TV colleague labelled the Brit host a 'w****r' on air17 June 2026, 2:19 pm
  The Real Madrid superstar, 27, surpassed Olivier Giroud to become Les Bleus's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night.
  
• Socceroos World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda's brother is charged over alleged 'offensive or disorderly' incident with police17 June 2026, 2:11 pm
  Socceroos World Cup hero Nestory Irankunda's older brother has been charged with a raft of offences after allegedly clashing with police in South Australia .
  
• Hull City fighting to avoid Premier League points deduction - before first season after promotion starts - as owner admits they must sell players17 June 2026, 1:55 pm
  The Tigers must sell players before the end of the month to avoid punishment after overspending by about £6million in their profit and sustainability (PSR) calculation.