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Sick striker isolated from the rest of Norwegian squad before clash against Iraq

Crystal Palace striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has been isolated from the rest of the Norwegian squad as he has been affected by illness leading up to Norway's first match in the World Cup on 17 June against Iraq.

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Liverpool remain determined to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, Flashscore reveals

Yan Diomande made his World Cup bow on Sunday and Liverpool remain determined to land him, sources say.

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Iran's Ghalenoei says team 'oppressed' by travel disruption after opening draw

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday his team were ⁠being “oppressed” due to last-minute travel changes stemming from tensions between Iran and the US, adding the disruption had affected their performance after a ‌2‑2 draw with New Zealand.

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New Zealand boss Bazeley praises 'really strong performance' against Iran

New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley praised his players for a ⁠battling performance in a 2-2 draw with Iran on Monday despite coming tantalisingly close to a first-ever ‌World Cup win, saying they showed the kind of quality needed to ‌clear that hurdle.

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World Cup highlights: Saudi Arabia miss out on shock as Iran produce crucial fightback

Not since 1958 have we seen four draws on the same day (from eight matches) at a World Cup, but that is what we saw on day five of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Despite the results, all of the games provided excitement and tension to keep all of us on the edge of our seats.

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Socceroos assistant says coaches won't dictate players' social media use

Australia's players are mature enough to handle the ⁠hype ahead of their high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts the United States and do not need staff ‌to tell them to get off social media, assistant coach Hayden Foxe ‌has said.

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Australian FIFA referee Evans avoids sanction for World Cup hand gesture

FIFA on Monday cleared World Cup referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after the Australian official was accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture during a television broadcast.

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Medina following in Maradona’s footsteps to represent Villa Fiorito on world stage

Raised just a few meters from where the symbol of his country’s football lived until his teenage years, Argentina's Facundo Medina arrives in Mexico with the badge on his chest, 40 years after the World Cup in which the Golden Boy triumphed

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Iran battle back twice to earn point against New Zealand in thriller

Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a thrilling encounter in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group G opener, leaving the All Whites still searching for their first-ever win at a World Cup.

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Donis blames amount of time in charge of Saudi Arabia for draw with Uruguay

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he had not been in charge long enough to ⁠ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an experienced Uruguay side after their 1-1 draw with the South ‌Americans at the World Cup on Monday.

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Hassan stresses Egypt not at World Cup 'to make up the numbers' after Belgium draw

Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their potential ⁠and quality players in Monday's 1-1 draw with Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan said, after they came agonisingly close to their dream of a first ‌win in the showpiece event.

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Araujo saves Uruguay's blushes to salvage point against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay shared the spoils in an absorbing 1-1 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC), leaving La Celeste with only one win in their last nine opening games at the tournament (D5, L3).

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Scaloni expects to start 'fundamental' Messi as Argentina begin World Cup defence

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.

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Van Dijk sympathises with supporter frustrations over hydration breaks

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has called for the FIFA World Cup's controversial and divisive hydration breaks to only be taken when required by prevailing conditions.

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Garcia labels Iran clash 'must-win' for Belgium after opening draw with Egypt

Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with ⁠Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging ‌his side to put it right in their next match.

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'We set up well': Belgium's Mechele upbeat after 'shutting down' Salah and Marmoush

Belgium defender Brandon Mechele saw positives during his side's 1-1 draw with Egypt in their Group G opener.

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Five things we learned from the Netherlands' draw against Japan

With over 24 hours having passed following the Netherlands' World Cup-opening match against Japan, it's time to look back and take our lessons from the 2-2 draw.

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Crystal Palace owners reportedly exploring potential of club sale

The US billionaire owners of Crystal Palace are exploring ⁠a sale of the English Premier League club, the Financial Times reported on Monday, ‌citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Stanley Cup winner Aho: 'It doesn't matter who scores the winning goals'

After 10 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), Finland's Sebastian Aho has won the biggest prize, lifting the Stanley Cup alongside his Carolina Hurricanes teammates following a 3-0 win in game six of the Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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'Impactful' Lukaku won't be rushed back into starting XI: Garcia

Romelu Lukaku had only been on the pitch a little over 20 ⁠seconds when his power and persistence forced Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to turn the ball into his own net, underlining ‌the striker’s value to Belgium at this World Cup.

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Wait for World Cup win goes on for Egypt as Salah contributes in new role

After 92 years of waiting, what are a few more days for Egypt's long-suffering fans?

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De la Fuente urges calm after Spain drop points against 'very organised' Cape Verde

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente urged patience after his side were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their Group H opener at the World Cup.

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'Organisation, bravery, determination': Cape Verde manager hails players after Spain draw

Cape Verde were unsurprisingly under the cosh for most of their debut World Cup clash ⁠with Spain on Monday, but after holding out for a 0-0 draw, manager Bubista said that there were other ways of controlling a game ‌apart from dominating possession.

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Belgium battle back for draw as Egypt's wait for World Cup win goes on

Despite a battling performance, Egypt weren’t able to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup match at Seattle Stadium, drawing 1-1 with Belgium in an intense Group G encounter.