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• England vs Croatia World Cup press conference LIVE: Thomas Tuchel previews Three Lions opener as he addresses Trevoh Chalobah's inclusion after Tino Livramento injury16 June 2026, 10:49 pm
  Follow Daily Mail's live blog for Thomas Tuchel's press conference ahead of England's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia.
  
• Iraq vs Norway - World Cup Group I LIVE: Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard to star as European side compete in competition for the first time in 28 years16 June 2026, 10:48 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Norway get their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they take on Iraq at Boston Stadium.
  
• Lyndon Dykes reveals how his Scotland pals prefer his shaved head... but admits he'll never convince Scott McTominay to go near a razor!16 June 2026, 10:47 pm
  The majestic training facilities in North Carolina have certainly been a factor in Scotland making a winning start to this World Cup.
  
• Magic Kylian Mbappe moves closer to World Cup record, how Didier Deschamps changed the game and the cause for concern for Les Bleus despite win over Senegal, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI16 June 2026, 10:42 pm
  FRANCE 3-1 SENEGAL - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN NEW JERSEY:Even on his bad days, no one changes the course of a World Cup match quite like Kylian Mbappe.
  
• TWO MORE WINS! Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes is in bullish mood over what Steve Clarke's men are aiming for in games against Morocco and Brazil16 June 2026, 10:27 pm
  Lyndon Dykes last night backed Scotland's underdog spirit to get the better of Morocco and Brazil.
  
• Arsenal set sights on £80m Cherries ace, Leeds weigh up bid for Saints star, Man City in talks over signing 18-year-old PSG defender... and Man United eye double swoop at West Ham: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH16 June 2026, 10:26 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Stunning Brazilian Sports Illustrated model sends message to the team after watching their disastrous first World Cup game16 June 2026, 10:16 pm
  On Saturday afternoon, fans were left stunned after giants Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw with Morocco at MetLife Stadium in their opening game at this year's World Cup.
  
• Ghana LOSE appeal for Thomas Partey to play in World Cup opener vs Panama - with midfielder having not declared rape charges against him when he first applied for a visa to enter Canada16 June 2026, 10:01 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Partey has lost his appeal against being denied entry to Canada - after it emerged at a hearing that he had not declared his rape charges on his original submission.
  
• France vs Senegal - World Cup Group I RECAP: Kylian Mbappe shows his true class by scoring two goals after being denied a penalty as Les Bleus prove why they are tournament favourites16 June 2026, 9:59 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as France get their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they take on Senegal at the MetLife Stadium.
  
• England fans could be THROWN OUT of the World Cup if they sing any anti-Sir Keir Starmer chants or bring flags honouring the war dead - with FA at risk of hefty FIFA fines16 June 2026, 9:57 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: England fans have been warned they can't bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.
  
• Chaos as Iranian World Cup star is told his visa has EXPIRED after just one game... before he's quickly granted a replacement16 June 2026, 9:56 pm
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN CALIFORNIA: Uncertainty has surrounded Iran's participation in the tournament ever since the United States and Israel attacked Iran back in February.
  
• Fears rise over World Cup violence as Iran fans brawl in the stands and exec claims FIFA has 'lost control' of tickets16 June 2026, 9:45 pm
  Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, has claimed FIFA has put fans at 'risk' by overseeing a lack of segregation between rival fans at matches.
  
• Tottenham agree £52million deal with Brighton for Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke - as Roberto De Zerbi continues summer rebuild16 June 2026, 9:41 pm
  SIMON JONES: Spurs had previously had two offers rejected for the Netherlands international but the 26-year-old was set on teaming up with Roberto de Zerbi.
  
• World Cup TV host in 'deep shock' as colleague dies suddenly: 'We will never forget her'16 June 2026, 9:18 pm
  Lowe, who is on World Cup duty for NBC Sports this summer, shared a touching to her colleague, along with a slideshow of pictures on Monday evening.
  
• World Cup fans stunned as Uruguay players are searched by sniffer dogs on arrival in the US16 June 2026, 8:59 pm
  Football fans are outraged after video showed the Uruguay national team being stopped on the side of the road to have security check their luggage with sniffer dogs.