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• Harry Kane puts England ahead from the penalty spot in World Cup opener after seeing initial spot kick saved - before he was reprieved by VAR17 June 2026, 9:04 pm
  Harry Kane was given a reprieve by VAR before he put England ahead from the penalty spot against Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup.
  
• England vs Croatia - World Cup LIVE: Three Lions concede again just before half-time as scores are level at half-time after FOUR first-half goals - including a Harry Kane double17 June 2026, 9:03 pm
  England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.
  
• Derek McInnes vows to be a success at Ibrox as he completes switch from Hearts to take charge at Rangers17 June 2026, 8:35 pm
  Derek McInnes is confident he can meet the demands of Rangers supporters after being confirmed as the club's new manager.
  
• Ivory Coast striker 'was arrested for alleged spot-fixing - just two weeks before the World Cup started'17 June 2026, 8:28 pm
  An Ivory Coast footballer was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences in the build-up to the World Cup.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo fails to silence critics in anonymous World Cup display: Portugal star, 41, should have been substituted just hours after Lionel Messi's masterclass, writes IAN HERBERT17 June 2026, 8:16 pm
  IAN HERBERT: He blew out his cheeks when first approaching the dressing room and it was the same gesture as he reached the top of the tunnel and stepped out into the World Cup.
  
• Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Co fail to shine as underdogs claim deserved point17 June 2026, 7:59 pm
  Recap 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.
  
• SCOTLAND BEWARE: The Atlas Lions are ready to roar... and they've got designs on WINNING the World Cup17 June 2026, 7:55 pm
  A pen picture of one of Scotland's Group C opponents might well go as follows.
  
• Diogo Jota's parents spotted crying in the stands during tribute to former Liverpool star ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener17 June 2026, 7:46 pm
  The pair were invited to Portugal's opener as guests of the Portuguese federation after Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically lost their lives in a car crash last year.
  
• US government intervenes to help proud mom of World Cup star watch his next game... after she couldn't afford visa to watch his incredible debut17 June 2026, 6:13 pm
  Vozinha became an early sensation of the World Cup after making key saves in his nation's remarkable 0-0 draw with Spain, one of the tournament favorites that was expected to obliterate tiny Cape Verde.
  
• World Cup fans are convinced Fox analysts hate each other as USA legends clash with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic live on air17 June 2026, 6:00 pm
  Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan are continuing to wreak havoc on the Fox Sports World Cup set, leading to an increasing number of fans believing that all is not well behind the scenes.
  
• Petty FIFA goes to extraordinary lengths to hide non-World Cup sponsors on EVERY seat at 64,146-capacity 'Boston Stadium'17 June 2026, 5:54 pm
  FIFA's rules regarding stadium sponsorship have extended to extreme levels as one fan discovered while attending a match in Massachusetts on Tuesday.
  
• Jack Grealish returns to training at Everton after five months on the sidelines - as former England team-mates prepare for World Cup opener17 June 2026, 5:52 pm
  Jack Grealish has returned to training after suffering an agonising foot injury that poured cold water on his hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup. 
  
• Man United take action to protect stars from brickwork surrounding pitch - and decide to re-lay Old Trafford surface for first time in 14 years17 June 2026, 5:45 pm
  The work is being carried out while the surface at United's famous old stadium is being re-laid for the first time in 14 years this summer ahead of the new season.
  
• Reason for Lionel Messi's tears revealed: Insider opens up on 'serious health problem' that has left Argentina superstar devastated17 June 2026, 5:36 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.
  
• Jose Mourinho's Premier League raid: Real Madrid confirm signing of Man City veteran Bernardo Silva... days after Marc Cucurella agrees £51.8m move from Chelsea17 June 2026, 5:27 pm
  Real Madrid have announced the signing of Bernardo Silva - picking up the 31-year-old free agent to bolster Jose Mourinho's squad.