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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Tuchel mulls team selection ahead of England vs. Panama - June 27
It's day 17 at the World Cup, and as England prepare for tonight's game against Panama, follow all the latest news right here, with ESPN.

World Cup VAR review: Why was this late goal for Iran ruled out for offside?
For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.


TOP HEADLINES
Familiar pressure builds on Thomas Tuchel's 'new' England as Panama and World Cup knockouts loom

Panama scouting report: What can England expect from the World Cup minnows?

Panama players clash in training pre-England tie


AUSTRIAN GP
Russell takes dramatic pole for Austrian GP

Red Bull: Verstappen will stay if car is competitive

Austrian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions


Yesterday's action
Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them -- it's for every soccer fan to enjoy

Iran face wait over World Cup future as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt

Ballon d'Dembélé! Hat trick vs. Norway shows France's scary strength at World Cup

Spain's listless performance won't cut it against better teams at World Cup

Moreno: Spain look nothing like the team that won the Euros

news - uk frontpage
LIVE: Latham falls after New Zealand take 84-run lead


FIFA World Cup
Burley: Cape Verde reaching knockout stages is a 'great story'

Moreno: Spain look nothing like the team that won the Euros


FIFA World Cup
Hat trick hero Dembélé gives the same answer to eight different questions


WIMBLEDON NEARS
From the favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the Wimbledon contenders

Wimbledon 2026: Tough draws for British stars

Wimbledon 2026: Why are players restricting media? What is the prize money issue?

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- England clinch spot in World Cup knockout stage
- Scotland WCup KO stage chance now at 0.07%
- Verstappen confused with 'odd' Austria quali crash
- Russell on quali chaos: 'Common sense prevailed'
- James to miss England-Panama; Rice, Anderson fit
- Raducanu ends practice early amid injury fears
- Iran coach on VAR call: 'We're an unlucky team'
- Russo: Tuchel's England 'deserve' WCup trophy
- Djokovic calls Serena's return 'truly inspirational'
- Toney: No malice in 'clear the air' Tuchel talks
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