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• Mark Hughes left 'totally heartbroken' by sudden and unexpected death of his son Alex aged 38 - as Man United legend pens heartbreaking statement21 June 2026, 7:42 am
  Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town at the time of his death, having previously worked for Manchester City as a scout.
  
• Superfan Harry Kane forced to leave Ella Langley gig early - to avoid breaking Thomas Tuchel curfew in Kansas City21 June 2026, 7:40 am
  Harry Kane attended a country and western concert in preparation for England's second World Cup match - but he missed the final three songs because of Thomas Tuchel's curfew.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Curacao goalkeeper makes history and finds new Instagram fame, Gary Lineker returns to TV screens, match highlights - and what to look out for today21 June 2026, 7:15 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 11 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.
  
• Jurgen Klopp ignites row with Rafael van der Vaart after former Spurs midfielder compared Virgil van Dijk to a Boeing 74721 June 2026, 6:58 am
  It comes after van der Vaart slammed Liverpool and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk after the Dutch drew their World Cup opener with Japan last week.
  
• Married Brazil soccer president embroiled in affair scandal amid claims he used federation funds to fly mistress to NYC before World Cup21 June 2026, 6:52 am
  Samir Xaud, 42, is alleged to have flown a woman to New York before traveling to Mexico City where he met his wife for the World Cup opening ceremony last week.
  
• Socceroos legends Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater explain why Aussies lost match to USA before it had even started as they lash out at coach21 June 2026, 6:51 am
  The two former Premier League stars were seeing red before a ball had been kicked in the defeat on Saturday morning.
  
• Iran hit with fresh World Cup plane chaos as FIFA leave them high and dry over travel to Los Angeles21 June 2026, 6:49 am
  Iran's chaotic World Cup campaign took another twist when their players were left waiting - with their bags packed - after FIFA's attempt to fix their travel woes failed.
  
• We'll never forgive ourselves if Scotland go out of the World Cup playing Steve Clarke's brand of cautious football. It's not too late for us to get on the front foot and have a go21 June 2026, 6:44 am
  Unsatisfactory as the performances have been at the World Cup, everything still points to Scotland creating history and making it to the knockout stage of a major finals for the first time ever.
  
• Revealed: The four USA stars Mauricio Pochettino could drop for their next World Cup game21 June 2026, 3:23 am
  Mauricio Pochettino is considering freshening up the starting lineup for the next United States World Cup game, with top spot in Group D already secure.
  
• Gary Lineker pokes fun at BBC exit in hilarious shock ITV appearance - and makes dig at Beeb's 'work from home' World Cup21 June 2026, 1:43 am
  From the off, Lineker introduced the show before host Laura Woods interjected, telling him it was her job.
  
• World Cup player sent off for covering his mouth in exchange with rival for the first time EVER21 June 2026, 1:20 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.
  
• World Cup star breaks his silence after becoming first player to be sent off for covering his mouth while talking to a rival21 June 2026, 1:19 am
  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.
  
• Genius way American stadium sponsors flout FIFA's advertising rules at the World Cup21 June 2026, 1:09 am
  FIFA have temporarily 'debranded' the iconic stadiums across the United States for the World Cup - but some have found some smart ways to get around the restrictions.
  
• Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has a Hermes bag collection worth more than £650,00021 June 2026, 12:51 am
  They are usually the preserve of the Wags but Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has built up his very own collection of luxury handbags.
  
• Revealed: What the Socceroos MUST do to reach the next stage of the World Cup after loss to the USA21 June 2026, 12:46 am
  Tony Popovic has a lot of thinking to do after his team was outplayed by the US on Saturday morning.