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• Roy Keane lays into World Cup WAGs - as Man United legend insists 'most of them are separated a year later' following show of support for stars20 June 2026, 8:22 am
  The partners and wives of England's football team have been out in the US in support of their other halves as they look to win a major international tournament for the first time since 1966.
  
• Inside Thomas Tuchel's John Stones conundrum: Why England manager loves 'proven winner' despite lack of game time, the problems when he plays on the left, the Elliot Anderson factor and the easy fix20 June 2026, 8:00 am
  It's nearly 365 days since John Stones stood with us and admitted that the prospect of retirement had been on his mind. The relentless injuries took their toll. One after the other. Mentally draining.
  
• THE BRAZIL PLOT: How Samba stars considered letting Scotland win 1990 World Cup clash in bid to avoid meeting Argentina in the knockouts20 June 2026, 7:59 am
  There was one moment when Scotland were poised to beat Brazil.
  
• How Andy Burnham's by-election win could derail Man United's £2bn stadium plans: Why new mayor could cut funding, the knock-on effect for disputed land next to Old Trafford and why 'regeneration' could become a sticking point20 June 2026, 7:57 am
  Andy Burnham's by-election win may have given him a chance to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, but it also means that he has to step down as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
  
• 'When I got the call, I thought it was a joke!': GIANFRANCO ZOLA on his 'unbelievable' Ryder Cup assignment, the 'very wild' celebrations after Team Europe's victory - and his favourite Chelsea memory20 June 2026, 7:03 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX JENNINGS: Beside a beautiful golf course in Mallorca, an Italian is explaining to an Englishman how he came to help Team Europe in America.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Miguel Almiron becomes first player ever sent off for speaking behind his hand, Emma Hayes' ITV blackboard is 'upgraded', match highlights - and what to look out for today20 June 2026, 6:44 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day nine at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• MICHAEL OWEN: England's mentality against Croatia looked completely changed - Thomas Tuchel has already made a huge difference to our World Cup hopes20 June 2026, 6:08 am
  MICHAEL OWEN: What led to us not winning the European Championship final in 2021? Mentality. We dropped off. We became negative. We became fearful.
  
• Fresh calls to ban Socceroos screenings at Federation Square after flare chaos, crowd crush and alleged sexual assault20 June 2026, 5:39 am
  Police have been forced to intervene as things turned ugly at the Federation Square screening of Australia's clash with the USA.
  
• World Cup Unfiltered Poll: Whose side are YOU on - Cristiano Ronaldo's or his Portugal team-mates'?20 June 2026, 5:27 am
  Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad is facing talk of a possible 'civil war' after claims the 41-year-old was sabotaged by his team-mates during their 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
  
• Now Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates are hit by barrage of social media abuse for not passing to him - as Portugal's World Cup civil war explodes after his sister sparked blame game20 June 2026, 5:26 am
  Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal squad is facing talk of a possible 'civil war' after claims the 41-year-old was sabotaged by his team-mates during their 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
  
• World Cup player sent off for covering his mouth in exchange with rival for the first time EVER20 June 2026, 5:13 am
  The extraordinary moment saw the referee show the player a straight red card after going over to his monitor and spotting that he had covered his mouth in a dispute.
  
• Australia coach Tony Popovic makes another huge team selection choice as goalscoring pair against Turkiye are left on the bench for USA clash20 June 2026, 5:11 am
  Australia coach Tony Popovic has made a huge change to his team to take on USA, in the Socceroos second game at the 2026 World Cup.
  
• The WAGs of the World Cup: Meet the Supreme Court lawyer, cancer-beating inspiration and reality TV star who are backing our boys as they chase glory20 June 2026, 5:10 am
  Meet the women behind Australia's World Cup stars, from lawyers and singers to artists, models and devoted supporters
  
• No Pulisic, no problem! Dominant USA breeze past Australia to seal World Cup knockout spot... as Seattle goes wild and fans start to dream big20 June 2026, 5:06 am
  USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA - DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: One huge step into the knockout rounds and one giant question answered: How would the USA cope without the injured Christian Pulisic?
  
• USMNT stars serenaded with 'perfect' rendition of cult classic by fans in Seattle after historic World Cup win20 June 2026, 4:02 am
  Footage showed the USMNT players taking it all in and applauding the crowd as they made their way off the field, having put themselves top of Group D after beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.