2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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England labour past New Zealand as Kane strike seals narrow World Cup warm-up win in Florida

England's World Cup preparations began with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, Florida, but the performance offered more questions than answers as Harry Kane's late first-half header proved the only difference in testing conditions.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi

FIFA: How one centre will run the biggest World Cup ever

FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi has revealed how football's governing body plans to manage the biggest tournament in the sport's history from a single centralised operations hub in Miami.

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Co-hosts Canada held by Ireland ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

The Republic of Ireland came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches inside 90 minutes and ending the hosts' 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations on a frustrating note.

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Germany midfielder Lennart Karl's World Cup dream 'shattered' by injury

Germany midfielder Lennart Karl has confirmed he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a thigh injury during training, bringing a painful end to what had been a remarkable breakthrough season.

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Mexico hit five against Serbia as World Cup opener against Bafana looms

Mexico have delivered a warning to their opening World Cup opponents Bafana Bafana with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match in Toluca on Thursday night.

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World Cup, a tournament like no other – Itu Khune’s advice to the current generation

The football World Cup is an event like no other, and requires the players to be mentally, physically, and emotionally ready at all times. This is how Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune sees the big spectacle, after having been part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on home soil.

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