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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as England prepare for final friendly - June 10

After all the build-up, all the anticipation, the 2026 World Cup is finally just one sleep away and we bring you all the news from the day before the tournament starts.

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Messi Scores on a Penalty as Argentina Beats Iceland 3-0 in Its Final World Cup Tune-Up

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World Cup friendly with Lionel Messi, Argentina vs Iceland underway: Live updates

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Veronica Burton scores 25 points, dishes out 8 assists as Valkyries hold off Mercury for 87-81 win

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni gave the huge partisan crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama what it wanted: Lionel Messi.

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Argentina, Lionel Messi vs Iceland World Cup friendly at Auburn: Live updates

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Nico Paz played for an hour in Argentina’s win against Iceland

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Argentina v Iceland

Nico Paz (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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World Cup Daily: One day to go as Mexico prepare for opener

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Will Lionel Messi start Argentina’s friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium?

Costa Rica, England and World Cup

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Is England v Costa Rica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch final pre-World Cup friendly

Thomas Tuchel’s England will play one last tune-up game before their World Cup Group L opener against Croatia next week

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England vs. Costa Rica—international friendly: Preview, predictions and lineups

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England will ‘physically push’ against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up says Thomas Tuchel

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World Cup 2026: Why Thomas Tuchel said England are not favourites to end 60 years of hurt in USA, Canada and Mexico

England boss Thomas Tuchel said his side are not favourites to win the World Cup

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England taking care of Saka before World Cup - Tuchel

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Is Bukayo Saka World Cup-ready for England? Thomas Tuchel delivers ‘take care’ update on Arsenal winger’s fitness

Somali referee Omar Artan refuses to give up on dream

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Somali World Cup referee denied entry to U.S. gets hero’s welcome at home

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was named Africa’s best men’s referee last year, was welcomed by supporters upon arrival in Mogadishu, Somalia, after being denied entry to the U.S. and forced to fly back home.

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Somali ref Omar Artan gets hero's welcome after entry blocked for World Cup

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Somali referee Omar Artan refuses to give up on dream: 'I will be at the next World Cup'

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Stokes, Atkinson omitted from second Test as Root steps up as interim captain

Like a game of hot potato, there are certain players who you don't want to get stuck with once their productivity declines.

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US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of 'security threat'

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Somali Referee Denied Entry to US for World Cup Praised by PM

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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US

Artan, who in 2025 was named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport.

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Nathan Clearly backs Mitchell Moses to overcome injury for Game 2

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Valenzuela has winning hit as Blue Jays score twice off Duran in 9th, beat Phillies 3-2

World Cup 2026 rooting guide: One reason to support each of the 48 teams participating global spectacle

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on Thursday, and 48 nations will compete for the biggest prize on the planet. Whether you're a die-hard supporter who has been counting down the days since the last whistle in Qatar 2022,

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World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing live@theathletic.com.

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World Cup live updates: Latest news before biggest soccer tourney ever

After years of waiting, we're just one day from kickoff in the 2026 World Cup. The biggest event in the tournament's history begins in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 with the Mexican team facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first of this summer's 104 matches across North America.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s status for Portugal’s final World Cup tune-up match against Nigeria

Portugal continue their World Cup preparations against Nigeria at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Martínez’s squad fine‑tunes its approach ahead of the 2026 tournament.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Fixtures, groups, teams, tickets, host countries, cities and more

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.

Final 2026 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings

The wait is finally over. After years of qualification matches, Nations League battles, continental tournaments, and endless debates, the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins this week across the United States,

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FIFA World Cup 2026: How to Watch All 3 Opening Ceremonies

The three World Cup opening ceremonies will be held on the first two days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The opening ceremony in Mexico City is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. That's 90 minutes before the tournament's first game, between Mexico and South Africa, kicks off.