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• England knocked out by Mexico? The Daily Mail's Whistleblowers podcast predicts the winners and losers from this summer's World Cup8 June 2026, 3:57 pm
  Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg and Gordon Smart share their boldest World Cup predictions on a special episode of the Whistleblowers podcast.
  
• Revealed: Thomas Tuchel's adrenaline-pumping 'Mount Everest' speech and presentation to England players is released for the first time - with a huge indicator over why he snubbed Palmer, Foden and Co8 June 2026, 3:50 pm
  The FA have released footage of Thomas Tuchel's maiden speech to his players as England manager as the World Cup edges closer - with a clear display of his plan.
  
• World Cup referee - Africa's best official but from Trump's 'worst country in the world' - is denied entry to the US and sent back after landing, despite having a diplomatic passport8 June 2026, 3:44 pm
  A Somali referee acclaimed as the best in Africa has reportedly been denied entry to the United States and sent on a flight back to Istanbul upon arrival at Miami Airport.
  
• England face prospect of thunderstorms disrupting their final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica - days after taking on New Zealand on a 'patchwork quilt' surface8 June 2026, 3:38 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN AND CRAIG HOPE: England should face no pitch problems when they play their second friendly in the US - although the weather may present its own challenge.
  
• England squad welcome five-time Major winner into their World Cup camp - as relaxed preparations continue in baking Florida heat8 June 2026, 3:35 pm
  Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and Declan Rice are all keen players, with Kane playing off zero. Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson is understood to be among those who joined in.
  
• Meet the World Cup's smallest country EVER: They train barefoot on a beach, travel on school bus with no windows, took their players from abroad, have the oldest manager in history - and beat an ex-England boss to get here!8 June 2026, 3:13 pm
  The Caribbean island nation, with a population of barely 158,000 but a nightlife to rival London or New York, are just six days away from making their mark as the tiniest team to grace the competition.
  
• Tottenham advancing in move for £60m-rated Man City winger Savinho - who has wanted to join them for a YEAR8 June 2026, 2:55 pm
  Daily Mail Sport exclusively revealed last month that Spurs had resurrected their interest in the Brazilian winger.
  
• Irish pub turns their flags upside down to become the UK's first IVORY COAST boozer for the World Cup - stocking African Guinness and Ivorian food after 'a joke went too far'8 June 2026, 2:53 pm
  The Republic of Ireland failed to qualify for this summer's showpiece in the USA, Canada, and Mexico after losing to the Czech Republic in the play-offs on penalties in March.
  
• Iranian World Cup team risks more Trump fury with defiant act after landing in Mexico amid bitter visa feud8 June 2026, 2:39 pm
  Amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries, America has refused to issue visas to some members of Iran's staff for the 2026 World Cup, which gets underway later this week.
  
• 39 days, 15,000 miles, 27 cities ... and one (smelly) bus: Welcome to the Woody and Kleiny 'football's coming home' World Cup US tour8 June 2026, 2:21 pm
  Paul Wood and Paul Klein will criss-cross the States to give their own unique insight into the greatest show on earth - and their take on stars and stripes American culture.
  
• Real Madrid make first move in pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez - who is valued at £120m8 June 2026, 2:14 pm
  Real have long been linked on the assumption that they would be one of the few clubs in world football who could afford the 25-year-old Argentinian World Cup winner.
  
• 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 20208 June 2026, 2:07 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.
  
• Everton star commits future to club by signing three-year deal - and names team-mate who he hopes to emulate8 June 2026, 2:03 pm
  Vitalii Mykolenko has signed a new three-year Everton contract to commit his future to the club until the end of June 2029.
  
• Jamie Carragher claims England will STRUGGLE at the World Cup, as he names his big fear for the Three Lions - and says Jude Bellingham won't start8 June 2026, 12:39 pm
  With anticipation growing ahead of this summer's showpiece in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Carragher has shared his thoughts on England's chances.
  
• Jose Mourinho takes over as Real Madrid boss after Florentino Perez's re-election is confirmed - as work begins to sign FOUR new 'Galacticos' including departing Liverpool star8 June 2026, 12:39 pm
  Jose Mourinho has been welcomed back at Real Madrid following Florentino Perez's presidential re-election in the Spanish capital. He signed a three-year deal last month to rejoin his former side.