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• Elliot Anderson set for Man City medical, Torino eye Leicester defender... and the latest on West Ham's search for a sporting director: WINDOW WATCH26 June 2026, 12:06 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 the latest developments...
  
• Elliot Anderson is set to become Premier League's second most expensive transfer at £116m... but which 1990s icon is top of the charts when adjusted for inflation with a deal worth £236m?26 June 2026, 11:49 am
  Anderson is poised to complete a stunning move to Man City from Nottingham Forest , with the England international set to become the  first signing of the post-Pep Guardiola era.
  
• USA's last-gasp heartbreak against Turkey will sting but there is no need to panic... the real World Cup starts now for Mauricio Pochettino and Co26 June 2026, 11:28 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: As stoppage time arrived, Auston Trusty appeared to roll his ankle. Then, with the final kick of the game, Kaan Ayhan stole victory for Turkey.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Bad news for Scotland in third-place race, a blockbuster finish in Hollywood, match highlights - plus what to look out for today with Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland26 June 2026, 11:24 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 16 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Why Mikel Arteta believes £100m Morgan Rogers can fix Arsenal's lop-sided attack: 'Chance-creating carries', a 'Jonah Lomu' factor, unlocking low blocks... and the flaw the boss will have to learn to live with26 June 2026, 11:03 am
  Arsenal have a problem with their balance. Not enough to cost them the Premier League title, of course, but enough to have held them back for too long and possibly even in Europe.
  
• I'm A Celeb winner AngryGinge confronts 'racist' fan during England's World Cup match - and complains 'brand owner' wasn't kicked out even after he reported his abuse26 June 2026, 9:51 am
  AngryGinge has hit out at the standard of stewarding at the World Cup after reporting a fan for alleged racism during England's match with Ghana on Tuesday in Foxborough, USA.
  
• Sweden star devastated after World Cup draw with Japan - before being told they've gone through to the knockouts!26 June 2026, 9:26 am
  The result was enough to see Graham Potter's side finish as one of the top eight third-place sides to reach the last-32 stage of the tournament.
  
• Germany's goalkeeper row! Manuel Neuer's team-mates and World Cup winner 'call' for him to be dropped vs Ecuador for player who deserves it as a 'reward' - but Julian Nagelsmann disagrees26 June 2026, 9:02 am
  Germany have seamlessly qualified for the World Cup knockout stages, but despite that there is seemingly a strong debate over one key position involving a national legend.
  
• Ivory Coast manager brands Bastian Schweinsteiger 'racist' after former Man United and Germany star claimed his side played 'wild African football'26 June 2026, 8:08 am
  Bastian Schweinsteiger has been called 'racist' by Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae after describing the country's style of football as 'African' and 'wild'.
  
• From the defender out of his depth to the key to unlocking another low block: Our experts reveal their England starting XIs to beat Panama - do you agree with Michael Owen's bold move?26 June 2026, 7:47 am
  Here our England experts give their verdict on the starting XI Tuchel ought to pick against Panama. Do you agree? Make your case in the comments!
  
• England 0-0 Ghana - PLAYER RATINGS: Whose place is under threat after scoring just 4/10? Who was 'way below his best'? And who got a 'reality check' in sluggish draw?26 June 2026, 7:26 am
  CRAIG HOPE AT BOSTON STADIUM: Daily Mail Sport's Chief Football Reporter gave his verdict on the England players who will be fearing for their places after that drab draw - now give your verdicts.
  
• Chaos erupts at Federation Square with a fan dragged out by police as the Socceroos go to half-time 0-0 against Paraguay after dominating possession in nail-biting World Cup clash26 June 2026, 6:13 am
  More chaos has greeted the Federation Square live site - with the Socceroos taking to the pitch at the FIFA World Cup again.
  
• IAN LADYMAN: The biggest lesson English football can learn from this World Cup? How to use VAR properly! Referees have allowed the big stars to take the spotlight - Howard Webb and his officials should watch and learn26 June 2026, 6:00 am
  IAN LADYMAN IN NEW JERSEY: Who would have thought that this tournament - with all its unforgivable excess, expense and exploitation - would have anything to teach us?
  
• Australia vs Paraguay 0-0 RECAP: Australia goes through to World Cup knockout stages after a nailbiting draw against Paraguay - as ugly scenes erupt at Federation Square with a fan dragged out by police26 June 2026, 5:59 am
  The Aussies needed a win or draw against the South Americans to guarantee they stayed alive in the World Cup.
  
• Tony Popovic makes SIX changes to side that lost to the USA as Australia seek to earn place in World Cup knockout phases for second-consecutive tournament26 June 2026, 5:45 am
   Tony Popovic has rung the changes as he seeks to revitalise a side that lost to the USA in their second World Cup match.