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Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka are competing for the same spot for club and country (Picture: Getty Images) Two Arsenal stars are competing for the same position in the England team this summer and Darren Bent reckons Thomas Tuchel could …

Elliot Anderson is set to be key for England this summer (Picture: Getty Images) Thomas Tuchel has urged Elliot Anderson not to be distracted by transfer speculation and ‘stay the same person’ if he does complete a huge move. The …

The champions will walk away with more than just the trophy (Picture: Getty) The World Cup is taking place across the US, Canada and Mexico this summer in what is the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. For the first …

Premier League referee Michael Oliver is at this summer’s World Cup (Getty) World Cup referees could earn up to $100,000 (£75,000) this summer and will receive bonuses if they are kept on for the latter stages of the tournament. Premier League …

Michael Oliver is one of two English referees at the World Cup (Picture: Getty) The World Cup 2026 is the biggest tournament in the competition’s illustrious history with 48 teams contesting a total of 104 games this summer. As such, …

Trump expected to miss the ceremony and the game against Paraguay (Picture: Getty) President Donald Trump is not expected to attend the US opening ceremony for the World Cup or the United States’ opening match of the tournament on Friday. …

Roy Keane is confident over France’s chances after their runners-up finish last time out (Picture: Getty) Manchester United great Roy Keane has ruled out Portugal’s chances of lifting the World Cup and named France as his favourites to come out …

Wayne Rooney is working as a pundit for the World Cup (Picture: Getty) The World Cup will take centre stage over the next five weeks with millions of viewers set to tune into the action across the UK. The BBC …

Javier Aguirre is battling history in Mexico’s World Cup opener (Picture: Getty Images) Mexico play on the opening day of a World Cup for the eighth time on Thursday night and they are still looking to raise the curtain for …

Shakira loves a World Cup (Picture: Getty Images) The biggest World Cup ever does not just have one opening ceremony, but it has three! Seen as there are three host nations for this summer’s tournament, each one will produce an …

Haiti’s players will have to wear modified shirts after Fifa raised concerns about ‘political’ elements of the original design (Pictures: Getty Images) Haiti have been forced to change their 2026 World Cup shirts just days before facing Scotland in their …

Steven Hallworth is balancing playing and commentary duties (Picture: Getty Images) Steven Hallworth is back on the baize as his season starts this week after an incredible end to the last campaign in the commentary box. The 30-year-old is balancing …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) Michael Owen believes that Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford would be a ‘great option’ for Arsenal after his move to Barcelona faltered. Rashford was hoping to sign a permanent deal with Barcelona after spending last season …

Former Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia (Picture: Getty) Antonio Valencia has urged his former Manchester United teammate Michael Carrick to target a PSG defender this summer and make an audacious move for Chelsea midfielder’s Moises Caicedo. Carrick is hoping to …

Roy Keane is on punditry duty with ITV this summer (Picture: ITV Sport) Roy Keane was in typically combative mood on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday night, saying Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has ‘the personality of a …

Arsenal have reportedly been beaten to the signing of Nathaniel Brown (Picture: Getty) Bayern Munich have seen off competition from Arsenal to win the race for Eintracht Frankfurt star Nathaniel Brown, according to reports in Germany. Brown enjoyed his breakthrough …

Ellie the Elephant of the New York Liberty during the game against Dallas Wings (Picture: NBAE via Getty Images) One of the key players at Brooklyn-based WNBA team NY Liberty never speaks publicly and has little in the way of …

Former England striker Michael Owen (Picture: Getty) Former England striker Michael Owen has named his favourite and dark horse to win the World Cup as the action gets underway in North America. After a long and at times controversial build-up, …

There is plenty that must go right for England off the pitch (Picture: The FA via Getty Images) After months and months of preparation, England are ready to begin their World Cup campaign. Mexico and South Africa will lift the …

Marcus Rashford wanted to stay at Barcelona (Picture: Getty) Chelsea have been linked with a move for Marcus Rashford after Barcelona reportedly decided to send him back to Manchester United. Rashford was hoping to sign a permanent deal with Barcelona …