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World Cup 2026 Preparations and Warm-up Matches Underway

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing, with several national teams playing warm-up matches and facing player injuries. Off-field issues also emerge, including a potential strike by stadium workers in Los Angeles.

6 Jun, 11:04 — 6 Jun, 19:23
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BBCHigh1h ago

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.

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The GuardianMostly Factual34m ago

Australia v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

Updates from the Socceroos’ final pre-tournament friendly Kick-off time in San Diego is midday local/5am AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Hello friends and welcome to live coverage of this final World Cup warm-up friendly between Australia and Switzerland. Kick-off at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego is noon Saturday local time (5am Sunday AEST). Today’s match is the final opportunity for both nations to nail down their starting sides and tweak any last-minute tactics ahead of...

By Samantha Lewis

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abc-australiaHigh23m ago

Live: Volpato set for Socceroos debut in World Cup warm-up against Switzerland

Australia's Socceroos take on Switzerland in San Diego in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup gets underway. Follow live.

By Chris De Silva

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Business InsiderMostly Factual44m ago

I'm an American mom. I love the World Cup more than any other sporting event — even the Super Bowl.

The author says the World Cup became more meaningful after she became a parent. Courtesy of the author Motherhood changed my perspective on the World Cup. The six-week tournament on the global stage creates a tangible connection to heritage. It makes memories and deepens relationships between families and across oceans. It all started with a onesie, as so many parenthood journeys do. The Ipswich Town Tractor Boys gear traveled across the Atlantic before I snuck it onto my then-infant son, j...

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

England vs New Zealand LIVE: Thomas Tuchel facing tricky selection calls in World Cup warm-up

England’s preparations for the tournament intensify against New Zealand in Tampa – on a pitch that has provoked concern

By Alan Smith

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YahooMostly Factual45m ago

Ghana: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule

Carlos Queiroz takes Ghana to a fifth FIFA World Cup this summer in his fifth straight finals as a manager.The 73-year-old Portuguese coach replaced Otto Addo following a poor run of form earlier this...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

Shreyas Iyer was 'close' to India's T20 World Cup squad, Agarkar drops bombshell

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India's upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India's T20 squad.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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indian-expressMostly Factual2h ago

Mission T20 World Cup 2028: India selectors shift from reputations to promise

By Shankar Narayan

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n1-bih2h ago

Panama vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dragons’ final test ahead of the World Cup

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team will take on Panama in St. Louis, United States, on Saturday in their final warm-up match ahead of t

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury

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Daily Star BDMixed2h ago

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury - The Daily Star

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury  The Daily Star

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punch-ngMostly Factualjust now

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup

SoFi Stadium food and beverage workers threaten a strike over pay and immigration concerns, just days before the World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-stadium-workers-threaten-strike-ahead-of-world-cup/

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Mexico NewsMixed3h ago

The 10 greatest moments in World Cup history for Mexico

Mexico has hosted a record three World Cups and played in 18 total. Bob Pateman scoured the archives to find the 10 greatest moments ever for El Tri. The post The 10 greatest moments in World Cup history for Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Bob Pateman

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vanguard-ngMixed38m ago

Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup

Argentina and Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, the world champions announced on Saturday. The post Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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tunisia-liveMixed2h ago

Tunisia Thrashed 5-0 by Belgium in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match - DailySports.net

Tunisia Thrashed 5-0 by Belgium in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match  DailySports.net

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actualite-cdMixed5h ago

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Portugal vs Chile in pre-World Cup friendly? - bolavip.com

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Portugal vs Chile in pre-World Cup friendly?  bolavip.com

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First report: Times of India · 6 Jun, 11:04Full coverage: 19 · 8hWindow: 8h
Times of India6 Jun, 11:04First to report

Shreyas Iyer was 'close' to India's T20 World Cup squad, Agarkar drops bombshell

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actualite-cd6 Jun, 13:22

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Portugal vs Chile in pre-World Cup friendly? - bolavip.com

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Mexico News6 Jun, 15:09

The 10 greatest moments in World Cup history for Mexico

channel-news-asia6 Jun, 15:12

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury

Daily Star BD6 Jun, 15:53

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury - The Daily Star

n1-bih6 Jun, 16:05

Panama vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dragons’ final test ahead of the World Cup

indian-express6 Jun, 16:07

Mission T20 World Cup 2028: India selectors shift from reputations to promise

abidjan-net6 Jun, 16:39

Which sub-Saharan Africa sides have best World Cup chance? Senegal, Ghana? - Al Jazeera

tunisia-live6 Jun, 16:43

Tunisia Thrashed 5-0 by Belgium in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match - DailySports.net

The Independent6 Jun, 17:06

England vs New Zealand LIVE: Thomas Tuchel facing tricky selection calls in World Cup warm-up

jutarnji-list6 Jun, 17:06

‘Moj put u Afriku: Dame noći na ulici i ljudi koji mi se sklanjaju s puta jer misle da sam ludi bijelac‘

die-presse6 Jun, 17:18

Fleisch essen, Fliegen, Fußball schauen [premium]

BBC6 Jun, 17:33

How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

Yahoo6 Jun, 18:05

Ghana: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule

Business Insider6 Jun, 18:06

I'm an American mom. I love the World Cup more than any other sporting event — even the Super Bowl.

vanguard-ng6 Jun, 18:11

Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup

The Guardian6 Jun, 18:16

Australia v Switzerland: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live

abc-australia6 Jun, 18:27

Live: Volpato set for Socceroos debut in World Cup warm-up against Switzerland

punch-ng6 Jun, 19:23Latest update

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of World Cup