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World Cup star breaks his silence after becoming first player to be sent off for covering his mouth while talking to a rival20 June 2026, 3:10 pm
Paraguay attacker Miguel Almiron has broken his silence after he became the first player at the World Cup to be shown a red card for covering his mouth. -
The World Cup's most controversial WAG? Germany manager's girlfriend left her job as a reporter to be with him - and is causing a stir around the camp20 June 2026, 2:56 pm
The partners of players are always a hot topic when the World Cup rolls around - but this time it's the German manager's partner who is believed to be causing a stir. -
ITV's sexism row World Cup studio is hit with yet ANOTHER problem... wild noisy late night parties are being held on the hotel balcony opposite20 June 2026, 2:54 pm
ITV's World Cup studio is facing an even bigger problem than its sexism row - raucous parties at the hotel next door. -
Clarke insists Scotland won't batten down the hatches in Group C decider against Brazil20 June 2026, 2:39 pm
Steve Clarke insists Scotland will have no intention of trying to sneak into the last 32 by limiting the damage against Brazil. -
World Cup commentator denies making racist comment about Ciara live on air during USA's win over Australia20 June 2026, 2:02 pm
The 1, 2 Step songstress performed the ceremonial coin toss at Lumen Field ahead of her nation's win against the Socceroos, which sealed their spot in the knockout round of the World Cup. -
Houston, we have a problem! Inside the World Cup host city where Mauricio Pochettino's USA are an afterthought - and why droves of Mexico fans are stealing the show after adopting it as their second home20 June 2026, 1:44 pm
The Houston Astros baseball team were well on the way to beating the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night when the soccer culture came barrelling in on the occasion. -
USA's path to World Cup glory is set after they secured knockout place and top spot in Group D with Australia win20 June 2026, 1:37 pm
Mauricio Pochettino's team claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Australia on Friday afternoon thanks to an own goal by Cameron Burgess and Alex Freeman's header. -
Shocking moment World Cup squad's plane is hit by LIGHTNING on their way to a match20 June 2026, 12:32 pm
A World Cup squad's plane was grounded after the aircraft was terrifyingly struck by lightning on their way to a match. -
Michail Antonio to face fresh trial after having Lamborghini driving conviction quashed, as ex-West Ham striker tells court he 'almost died' in Ferrari crash20 June 2026, 12:29 pm
Michail Antonio has had a motoring conviction quashed after his Lamborghini Urus was caught speeding last year. -
Ally McCoist is criticised by World Cup viewers for asking why fans were booing Morocco's rape suspect captain Achraf Hakimi20 June 2026, 12:26 pm
The former Scottish footballer and TV pundit made the remark while commentating for ITV on Scotland's game against Morocco who beat the Tartan Army 1-0. -
Scary moment volunteer is swallowed up by giant World Cup flag after tripping in pre-game ceremony20 June 2026, 12:16 pm
A World Cup volunteer found himself trapped in a giant banner ahead of the pre-game ceremony for Czechia's game against South Korea earlier in the tournament. -
The day Graham Potter was bowled over by a 16-year-old Alexander Isak... and why Sweden's hopes rest on his pairing with Viktor Gyokeres20 June 2026, 12:00 pm
MATT BARLOW: Graham Potter will never forget the first time he saw Alexander Isak's name. -
How Andy Burnham's by-election win could impact Man United's £2bn stadium plans: Why new mayor could cut funding, the knock-on effect for disputed land next to Old Trafford but why Red Devils are relaxed about it all20 June 2026, 11:24 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. -
Scotland stand on a knife-edge between real achievement and numbing World Cup disappointment - but there are reasons for hope against Brazil, writes IAN LADYMAN20 June 2026, 11:06 am
IAN LADYMAN IN BOSTON: There is always a point when simply being at a World Cup is no longer enough, whoever you are and whoever you play for. -
Brighton launch improved bid for highly-rated Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic after selling Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs in £52m move: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH20 June 2026, 10:35 am
Brighton need to add centre backs to their squad and have also opened talks for 27-year-old Austrian Michael Svoboda of Venezia as they look to bolster defensive options.