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• The German full back wanted by Premier League clubs, an Iranian trailblazer - and a 38-year-old magician... this is our team of the World Cup so far18 June 2026, 12:41 pm
  NATHAN SALT: And just like that , after waiting four years for this North America spectacular to roll around, we're already through one round of matches in what has flown by.
  
• Is this why Roberto Martinez won't bench Cristiano Ronaldo? New report claims Portugal boss is in talks over joining 41-year-old's Saudi club Al Nassr amid his 'embarrassing' refusal to sub him against DR Congo18 June 2026, 12:17 pm
  Al Nassr are on the hunt for a new manager after parting ways with Jorge Jesus, who led the club to its 11th Saudi Pro League title this season.
  
• Furious South Korea vow to stop all media duties over 'hot-mic' jibes about Son Heung-min's exemption from military service... and they're ready to take out their anger in showdown with Mexico18 June 2026, 11:41 am
  'Beware Son Heung-min' were the first serious words Mexico's manager spoke to his team in the Azteca Stadium dressing room, once the celebrations abated after victory over South Africa.
  
• How German fury inspired England to World Cup turnaround: Fired-up Thomas Tuchel was angry from the start, gave Jordan Pickford and Noni Madueke a rollicking - and his Scouse sidekick had to calm him down!18 June 2026, 11:40 am
  The German manager's mixture of fiery rage and cold calculation amped up the Three Lions and saw them win their first World Cup match 4-2 - after being level at 2-2 at half-time.
  
• 'Cristiano Ronaldo isn't the same... he's older now': DR Congo star brutally lays bare Portugal's glaring issue - Now Roberto Martinez must fix it or risk a nightmare World Cup18 June 2026, 11:26 am
  IAN HERBERT: It was a statement of fact from one of the young Congolese midfielders and while not intended to insult, still a brutal assessment.
  
• Former Man United star Edinson Cavani joins Ander Herrera in tearing up his contract in Argentina - but refuses to retire aged 39 despite running a wine brand!18 June 2026, 11:21 am
  The striker follows fellow former Manchester United star Ander Herrera out the door after he left earlier this month. Cavani was at Old Trafford between 2020 and 2022.
  
• Leipzig eye Everton's Thierno Barry, Real Madrid prepare their move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez... and Liverpool agree deal for Victor Munoz: WINDOW WATCH18 June 2026, 11:08 am
  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...
  
• Inside England's set-piece playbook that has opponents terrified: The 'four and two' trick that gives Harry Kane free headers, how they get around the crackdown on grappling and a genius who wrote an essay on 16,000 throw-ins18 June 2026, 11:00 am
  There is this sense of NFL expectation within these American stadiums when Declan Rice stands over a corner ready to produce devilish deliveries with a routine plucked from a playbook.
  
• Liverpool agree to pay £34.5m clause for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz - with versatile Spain winger set to sign six-year deal after club hijacked Newcastle's move18 June 2026, 10:51 am
  The fee will be paid in two instalments and follows extensive and discreet work on the Spain winger, which culminated in Munoz committing despite interest of Newcastle and Manchester United.
  
• How Thomas Tuchel got England off to a winning start: The Jude Bellingham treatment, the Arsenal set-piece trick, the half-time rant and the clever use of the bench...but why the defence is a cause for concern18 June 2026, 10:23 am
  This was one of the most entertaining games of the tournament but it took a huge improvement after the break for England to win. Here Daily Mail Sport examines the big topics from a huge night in Texas.
  
• 'Dazzling, emphatic... and contenders to win the whole thing!': World's media are wowed by England with even rivals Germany and Argentina backing their chances to win the World Cup after Jude Bellingham starred in Croatia win18 June 2026, 10:08 am
  It's safe to say England's statement performance and win over Croatia did not go unnoticed by their rivals. Has Thomas Tuchel awoken a sleeping giant?
  
• Two goals, man of the match... but the jury's STILL out on Harry Kane, claims former Germany star - who accuses England captain of going missing in the big games18 June 2026, 8:43 am
  Kane, 32, spearheaded the Three Lions to a 4-2 victory against Croatia on Wednesday in Dallas with a brace scored before half-time.
  
• Join Lewis Steele to debate: Thomas Tuchel must change his defence - but who should be dropped?18 June 2026, 8:31 am
  Tell us what YOU think: Join Daily Mail's Lewis Steele to discuss the fallout as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener last night.
  
• England's brutally frank boss Thomas Tuchel is the 'German with the wrong passport' who refuses to accept big egos and sends endless late-night WhatsApps - now he's fired up his team to win the World Cup18 June 2026, 8:18 am
  In one of his first meetings with his England players in 2025, Thomas Tuchel stood in a dark room in front of a screen that showed Mount Everest. This was to be the target. The top of the world.
  
• Ranked: All 10 of Harry Kane's World Cup goals for England after striker equals Gary Lineker's record18 June 2026, 8:14 am
  10 goals in three tournaments - one more in North America, and he will stand alone as England's greatest World Cup bagsman.