By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:22 BST, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 09:31 BST, 26 June 2026 England football fans descended on Madison Square Garden to watch Luke Littler and Luke Humphries in action at the US Darts Masters, days before the Three Lions play their final World Cup…
Ivory Coast manager brands Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘racist’ after former Man United and Germany star claimed his side played ‘wild African football’
Bastian Schweinsteiger has been called ‘racist’ by Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae after describing the country’s style of football as ‘African’ and ‘wild’. Before Germany’s late 2-1 win over Ivory Coast at the World Cup last week, former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder, 41, claimed Fae’s team were ‘not…
USA’s last-gasp heartbreak against Turkey will sting but there is no need to panic… the real World Cup starts now for Mauricio Pochettino and Co
For 97 minutes, Mauricio Pochettino could hardly have asked for much more. Yes, the USMNT had shipped two goals against Turkey. Yes, history looked set to elude his players – never before has the USMNT won all three group games at a World Cup. Yes, there were holes to pick in…
Australia’s 2026 World Cup knockout opponent undecided but dangerous opponents lurk after second-placed finish in Group D
By SONNY COHEN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 06:23 BST, 26 June 2026 | Updated: 06:23 BST, 26 June 2026 Australia have booked their place in the knockout phase of the World Cup for the third time in their history. Their opening game win over Turkiye provided Tony Popovic’s side with…
Paraguay 0-0 Australia – PLAYER RATINGS: Who looked most likely for Australia and which Socceroos star looked season beyond their years – as Tony Popovic’s side become third Aussie team to make World Cup knockout phase
Australia are through to the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup after a drab 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Both sides entered the game knowing a point would likely be enough to qualify for the knockout phase and the Socceroos will be thrilled to make the knockout stages for the…
Kamala Harris, Brad Pitt and Usha Vance lead star-studded list of VIPs at USA’s World Cup showdown
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was among the VIPs who turned out to watch the USMNT’s final World Cup group stage game in California on Thursday night. Mauricio Pochettino’s side took on Turkiye at the Los Angeles Stadium in their third match of the tournament, having already secured their place…
Australia vs Paraguay LIVE: All the latest scores, updates and reaction as the Socceroos try to advance at the World Cup
By JOSH ALSTON, SPORTS REPORTER Updated: 03:31 BST, 26 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest scores, team news and updates as the Aussies try to guarantee progress to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Share or comment on this article: Australia vs Paraguay…
Tony Popovic makes SIX changes to side that lost to the USA as Australia seek to earn place in World Cup knockout phases for second-consecutive tournament
Tony Popovic has rung the changes as he seeks to revitalise a side that lost to the USA in their second World Cup match. The Socceroos still have their qualification destiny in their own hands with a point enough to see them qualify second in the group. After serious questions…
Turkey vs USA – World Cup Group D LIVE: Hosts look to complete perfect start… but will star man Christian Pulisic return?
By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER and DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES Updated: 01:28 BST, 26 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of the final Group D games, as the United States take on Turkey, while Paraguay face Australia. We’ll bring you all the updates as they happen……
Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands – World Cup Group F LIVE: Dutch score quickfire double inside opening SEVEN minutes in perfect start to final group game
By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER and LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Updated: 00:28 BST, 26 June 2026 Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of the latest updates as Japan take on Sweden and Tunisia face the Netherlands in the final round of Group F matches. Share or comment on…