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South Korea come from behind to steal brilliant win over Czechia as super sub Oh Hyeon-gyu nets late World Cup winner in Guadalajara12 June 2026, 4:33 am
Feyenoord's Hwang In-beom and Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu completed the comeback in Guadalajara, after Wolves' Ladislav Krejci had opened the scoring early in the second half. -
A ceasefire in the Vietnam War, land mines on the pitch and a must-win clash in hostile territory: The incredible road to the Socceroos' first World Cup12 June 2026, 4:30 am
More than 50 years before private jets and luxury hotels became the norm, the Socceroos' first World Cup journey was forged in circumstances almost impossible to imagine today. -
Canada coach Jesse Marsch sparks World Cup war of words with USA and claims he had to 'beg' non-patriotic Americans to sing the national anthem12 June 2026, 4:22 am
Marsch, who is the first American in history to manage Canada's men's soccer team, previously held the role of assistant coach for the USA during the 2010 World Cup. -
World Cup embarrassment as hundreds of seats are left empty for South Korea-Czechia... despite FIFA boasting of 'unprecedented' demand12 June 2026, 4:16 am
FIFA was desperate to avoid that visual heading into this summer's soccer festival, having drastically cut ticket prices for all 104 matches in a bid to entice more supporters to the US, Canada and Mexico. -
World Cup fever erupts in Mexico: Co-hosts win chaotic opening game against South Africa with THREE red cards - while Raul Jimenez etches his name in Azteca's rich history with emotional goal12 June 2026, 3:48 am
For all the strife, greed, grift and grandstanding that has pockmarked the build-up to this tournament, the 2026 World Cup began with a blessing in the Azteca Stadium. -
World's oldest LGBTQIA+ football club criticised for fielding transgender athletes reveals homophobic and transphobic abuse that has followed World Cup boom12 June 2026, 3:27 am
An inclusive Australian football club that has come under fire for fielding transgender players in women's competitions has revealed the abuse players have copped since the last Women's World Cup -
Aussie football fans share mixed reactions to FIFA World Cup opener as Shakira takes centre stage12 June 2026, 3:09 am
Shakira's return to the FIFA World Cup stage has sparked a fierce debate among football fans after the Colombian superstar headlined the opening ceremony in Mexico City -
World Cup fans fume as Fox commits cardinal sin - and breaks FIFA's rules - in first game of tournament: 'Embarrassing'12 June 2026, 3:00 am
The US broadcasters sparked fury by showing commercials during both of the mid-half hydration breaks, with commentator Ian Darke introducing them as being 'powered by Powerade.' -
World Cup WAGs RANKING: DailyMail+ Power List guaranteed to infuriate Ronaldo... the highest placed American... and truth about very big-name breakup12 June 2026, 2:45 am
Here come the girls. The wives and girlfriends, otherwise known as WAGs, of some of the biggest sporting stars around the globe are arriving to the World Cup. -
Fireworks, Shakira... and riot police: World Cup kicks off in spectacular - and chaotic - style12 June 2026, 1:08 am
With fire and song, the greatest show on earth kicked off in spectacular style last night. -
Man City target Elliot Anderson has raced ahead of Morgan Gibbs-White, come back to haunt Eddie Howe, and earned a surprise message from Thomas Tuchel... and here's how he is set to bring in a £100million profit for Nottingham Forest12 June 2026, 1:00 am
Football managers are rarely candid when speaking publicly about the transfer market but at Nottingham Forest in May, Eddie Howe let the mask slip. -
World Cup reporter goes viral for walking out in the middle of live TV broadcast to ask Shakira for a photo12 June 2026, 12:36 am
An Argentine journalist abandoned his post in front of a microphone in order to seize his chance to get a picture with Colombian pop icon Shakira at the opening match of the World Cup. -
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino urges fans to recreate Knicks-mania across America in passionate call to arms on eve of World Cup opener12 June 2026, 12:11 am
DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: On the eve of the USMNT's opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles , the head coach was asked how his players can inspire the same hype. -
Why did violent protests erupt outside World Cup stadium? Staggering crisis explained in Mexico City11 June 2026, 11:38 pm
The opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was marred by violent protests on Thursday afternoon as riot police clashed with demonstrators outside the Mexico City Stadium. -
Angry Kieran Trippier considers CANCELLING his Wolves contract with defender feeling 'betrayed' by Rob Edwards' sacking - while dismayed stars have contacted axed boss following his shocking exit11 June 2026, 11:11 pm
The 35-year-old is angry and feels betrayed by Wolves. Edwards being in charge was key to his decision to join the club last week. Trippier cut short a holiday in Turkey to have a medical and sign.