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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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TOP HEADLINES
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THE WORLD CUP IS NEARLY HERE
Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more
Iran's Jahanbakhsh: We're in the U.S. to call for peace and unity
Džeko, Ronaldo, Modrić ... why are there so many over-40 players at the World Cup?
ENGLAND CRICKET CONTROVERSY
Stokes to hold crisis talks with management as Test future hangs in balance
What we know about Ben Stokes' England future
Bare feet, a Hamlet sculpture and quiet fire: How Wemby made this NBA Finals a series
ALL THINGS ENGLAND
Tuchel: England must 'take care' of Saka fitness
Tuchel: England can't be World Cup favourites
AROUND THE TOURNAMENT
Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen
World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament
Rating the biggest 2026 World Cup ads: Adidas vs. Nike, Coke vs. Pepsi
England settle for playoffs despite Ukraine win
Spain pip England to seal spot at '27 World Cup
SERENA RETURNS
What we learned from Serena Williams' first match back
Serena returns, shrugs off nerves for doubles win
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Sources: Barça unlikely to trigger Rashford option
- England drop Stokes, Atkinson; Root interim capt
- Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official says
- Ex-Chelsea captain Terry backs Alonso to succeed
- Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'
- Utd confirm Sancho among stars leaving on free
- Senesi joins Spurs rebuild after Bournemouth exit
- PSR: Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m
- Mayer-Cameron set for title unifier at MVPW-06
- U.S. gov. says UFC Freedom 250 violates no laws
- Wemby condemns violence against Spurs fans
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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World Cup Rank: The 50 best players in the 2026 tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!
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QB questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contracts, injuries, more
Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold headed for big extensions? Can Bryce Young level up again? When will Fernando Mendoza start?
- Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire
How Jalen Brunson became the undisputed king of New York
Brunson's appeal in New York centers around one fundamental idea: People might appreciate glitz and glamour -- but they respect guts and guile even more.
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2026 MLB All-Star full roster predictions and debates
Bryce Harper or Freddie Freeman? Ben Rice or Nick Kurtz? Here's our one-month-out look at who will make it to Philadelphia.
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Wetzel: Sorsby ruling a temporary injunction that will cause permanent damage
"Ridiculous, short-sighted and illogical." It's hard for Dan Wetzel to comprehend a judge's ruling that will enable Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play college football this season.
