The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign
WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains, the contest could even be halted
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Pickford 'really pleased' for Everton team-mate Patterson
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says he is "really pleased" for his club-mate Nathan Paterson after the defender featured for Scotland in their World Cup win over Haiti. Patterson has had a torrid time struggling for form and fitness at Everton over the past few years, only starting three Premier League games in each of the past two seasons.
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Jordan Henderson says criticism of England teammate Jude Bellingham ‘hard to read’
Arsenal striker bags goal & assist on World Cup debut
Viktor Gyokeres impressed for Sweden alongside Alexander Isak on Sunday night, with both players scoring in an emphatic win over Tunisia.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesAfter a disappointing World Cu...
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'We believe in Pedro' - Porro signs new deal
Pedro Porro has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, having made 152 appearances since arriving in January 2023 from Sporting CP. "During the past three-and-half years, he has made huge progress to become one of the best full-backs in the game, and the fact he is about to play in the World Cup for Spain is testament to that."
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