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Ronaldo misfires but Portugal prevail in final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria

Francisco Conceicao netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, giving themselves the perfect preparation ahead of the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Infantino says people should 'chill' about Somali referee being denied US entry for World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.

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Referee Artan gets hero's welcome in Somalia after being denied US entry & World Cup dream

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the US for the World Cup, ⁠describing the decision as a matter of "fate" and urging his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it.

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Football's Next Gen: Young players to watch during the 2026 World Cup

With every World Cup comes new, exciting talents that want to show the world what they're made of. This year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States is no different. With 1,047 players active at the tournament, it's hard to spot them, though.

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Formula 1 announce that electric power will be reduced next season following backlash

Formula 1's governing body announced agreement on a package ⁠of rule changes to reduce the electric power element in the cars' engines in ‌2027 and 2028.

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'We need him': Verbruggen & Memphis in race to be fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener

The Netherlands have doubts over the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper ⁠Bart Verbruggen, injured in their Monday friendly in New York and doubtful for the World Cup opener ‌against Japan on Sunday.

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300kg of Norwegian fish is to make all the difference for Haaland in the "Group of Death"

A sizeable shipment of traditional food is supposed to make all the difference for the Norwegian squad in their final preparations for the World Cup.

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Eagle of Norrkoping: Swedish second-tier player taking on his country of birth

When the Sweden squad line up for the national anthems in Monterrey for their opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Tunisia, facing them will be a player who not only plays in Sweden's league system, but represents the club of his hometown.

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Flashscore sources: Man Utd rate Tonali at £70m as AC Milan also weigh up move

Serie A is expected to be Sandro Tonali's next destination, but delays could yet open the door to Premier League offers.

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Kieran McKenna leaving newly promoted Ipswich to take 'a break from management'

Kieran McKenna has made the shock decision to step down at newly promoted Ipswich and will take a break from football.

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Football Spirit: The Netherlands' national trauma & the French pursuit of immortality

While one football powerhouse is chasing absolute historical immortality, the other is desperately trying to shake off the trauma of unfinished business. The final episode of our unique Football Spirit series charts the journey of the last two of the eight main giants ahead of the upcoming World Cup: France and the Netherlands. While the French, led by pragmatic strategist Didier Deschamps, are eager to rewrite the history books, the Dutch want to finally turn their famed attacking beauty into real gold. What exactly will be the main storyline for both nations on the biggest stage?

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Tottenham complete deal for Marcos Senesi on free transfer from Bournemouth

Tottenham have announced the signing of Argentine defender Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth on a free transfer.

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Serena Williams' doubles match in doubt after partner Victoria Mboko suffers injury

World number nine Victoria Mboko ⁠slipped and appeared to injure her knee during her last-16 ‌clash against Karolina Pliskova at the ‌Queen's Club WTA tournament on ‌Wednesday and could be in ‌doubt for her doubles quarter-final with ‌Serena Williams.

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Netherlands vs Morocco headlines best potential last-32 clashes at 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup set to get underway in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa, all the focus is on the group stages for now. However, before you know it, the groups will be over and the knockouts will take centre stage. So what are the potential last-32 clashes that stand out?

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England captain Ben Stokes to miss second New Zealand Test after nightclub incident

England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week's second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Wednesday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Hackett on World Cup pressure and referees being 'event managers'

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to talk pressure, preparation, and the officials to watch this summer.

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England's Saka still recovering from Achilles injury ahead of World Cup opener

Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and ⁠needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel ‌said.

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Five things that could be crucial as Mexico take on South Africa in World Cup opener

Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 World Cup in front of what is expected to be a record television audience at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.

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Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy confident ahead of 'huge' World Cup opener vs Belgium

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has predicted the North Africans will face a tough test when they come up against Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15th.

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Roy Keane reveals 'lovely chat' with Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes after criticism

Roy Keane has revealed he held a friendly talk with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after controversies earlier this season.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bob Bradley on Pulisic, Pochettino & why the USA can go deep at the World Cup

Bob Bradley has seen football in the USA from almost every angle. As the man who led the national team to the top of their 2010 World Cup group, he remains one of the most authoritative voices on what the game means in the United States and where it is heading. Flashscore sat down with him to talk about the 2026 World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino's task, and the rise of a generation that could finally make America believe.

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Sonderjyske coach Thomas Norgaard to replace Steve Cooper in the hot seat at Brondby

Sonderjyske's Thomas Sondergaard will take over the hot seat as head coach of Brondby after Steve Cooper was sacked at the end of a disappointing last season.

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Henry urges Arsenal to strengthen in the summer with rivals out to 'destroy' them

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has told the club what they need to do this summer to build upon their Premier League win.

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Somali referee Artan says it was 'fate' being denied entry into United States

Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday said the decision to bar him ‌entry to the United States for the World Cup was "fate" and ‌urged his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over ‌it.