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• Why Jordan Pickford has struggled, Thomas Tuchel's view on the Rashford vs Gordon debate, and who plays at right back: CRAIG HOPE and IAN LADYMAN take England fans inside the World Cup camp at live Q&A in NYC27 June 2026, 4:15 pm
  Daily Mail football reporters Craig Hope and Ian Ladyman took fans inside the England World Cup camp at an exclusive live Q&A in the heart of New York City on Friday night. 
  
• Inside the World Cup Pride match - between two countries where being gay is illegal: IAN HERBERT27 June 2026, 4:07 pm
  IAN HERBERT IN SEATTLE: It was the World Cup's designated Pride game but with a far different kind of demonstration than the one anticipated, pitching Iranian against Iranian.
  
• Did Carlo Ancelotti's son shake his head at Neymar coming off the bench? Footage shows Brazil's assistant boss appearing to be unhappy at star's cameo in World Cup win vs Scotland27 June 2026, 3:04 pm
  Brazil fans have been speculating about Davide Ancelotti appearing to shake his head in disapproval at Neymar being brought on by his dad, Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti.
  
• Man United may be forced to abandon pursuit of signing THREE midfielders this summer - with unknown severity of Manuel Ugarte's World Cup injury impacting their budget27 June 2026, 3:03 pm
  Manchester United are anxiously waiting for news on Manuel Ugarte's knee injury after the Uruguay midfielder was carried off on a stretcher in their defeat by Spain in Guadalajara.
  
• World Cup shooting horror as fans are rushed to hospital after violence at Cape Verde watch party in Massachusetts27 June 2026, 2:44 pm
  The town of Brockton is home to around 20,000 Cape Verdeans and has even been nicknamed 'the 11th island' of the World Cup minnows, but jubilation on Friday was marred by violent scenes.
  
• ESPN analyst reveals next steps after losing his arm in near-fatal car crash27 June 2026, 1:57 pm
  Miller, who works as an NFL Draft analyst for the network, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital with 'significant injuries' following the crash in Missouri last week.
  
• From his double in the 2022 final to stoppage-time winners: All 18 of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals RANKED after legend broke Miroslav Klose's record27 June 2026, 1:50 pm
  This week, Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose to become the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace against Austria.
  
• World Cup organizers want Iran knocked out, captain Mehdi Taremi claims in stunning attack on Gianni Infantino: 'FIFA did nothing'27 June 2026, 1:44 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: The team's campaign has been dogged by travel and visa restrictions as well as weeks of mudslinging between Iranian officials and the US authorities.
  
• It's coming superhome: England star Bukayo Saka and his WAG win right to bulldoze their bungalow - and build a brand new £4million mansion instead27 June 2026, 1:24 pm
  Bukayo Saka is preparing to lay a few cornerstones of his own after winning permission to build a spectacular £4million mansion - despite a furious backlash from his new neighbours.
  
• LOCK THEM OUT: Senior police chief calls for games to be played behind closed doors in bid to crack down on thuggish fans and disorder27 June 2026, 12:59 pm
  Football clubs should be forced to play games behind closed doors to punish fans for thuggery, a senior police officer has said.
  
• Revealed: How Scotland have a 0.1% chance of reaching the knockout stages, who England are set to face in the last 32 and who is most likely to win the World Cup27 June 2026, 10:14 am
  Scotland need a miracle to remain one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams and stay in the competition. Steve Clarke's side are being hauled towards the abyss.
  
• Iran face anxious World Cup wait after stunning late drama against Egypt in controversial 'Pride Match' in Seattle27 June 2026, 7:57 am
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: Iran, who have never reached the knockout stages of a World Cup, thought they had secured a spot in the round of 32, when Shojae Khalilzadeh fired home.
  
• Socceroos set for Egypt and Mo Salah showdown as World Cup knockout path is finally confirmed27 June 2026, 7:49 am
  The Socceroos will face one of world football's biggest stars after Mohamed Salah's Egypt was confirmed as Australia's next World Cup opponent following extraordinary late drama
  
• Egypt suffer World Cup injury blow as star man Mo Salah is seen with ice strapped to hamstring after being forced off against Iran27 June 2026, 7:47 am
  Egypt are sweating on the fitness of star man Mo Salah after he came off injured in their 1-1 draw with Iran. Salah, 34, was replaced in the 57th minute.
  
• World Cup Breakfast: Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa's furious outburst on live TV, minnows set to meet Messi, Scotland need a miracle after Iran draw, match highlights - plus what to look out for today27 June 2026, 7:40 am
  Hello and welcome to Daily Mail Sport's World Cup Breakfast from day 17 at the tournament - your one-stop shop for everything you've missed overnight in North America.