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Can the 2026 World Cup Be Rescued From Trump and Infantino?

Omar Abdulkadir Artan may be the best soccer referee in Africa. He’s certainly one of the best in the world. We know this because he was one of just 52 people chosen to officiate the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. His appointment was historic, as well as deserved: He was set to become the first Somali to referee a World Cup game. Artan is decorated and experienced—but he’s Somali.…

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Who is the favourite to win the World Cup? Latest odds for every team

A new World Champion will soon be crowned (Picture: Getty)

The World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday and England are one of several footballing heavyweights eyeing glory across the US, Canada and Mexico this summer.

The Three Lions are aiming to end their long wait to get their hands on their second world title in what is the 60th anniversary of their first triumph.

The victory on home…

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‘I don’t fancy them’ – Joe Cole predicts huge nation will ‘limp out’ of World Cup

Spain will ‘limp out’ of this summer’s World Cup, predicts ex-England international Joe Cole (Picture: Getty)

Former England star Joe Cole says he ‘just doesn’t fancy’ Spain’s chances at the World Cup and predicts the European champions will ‘limp out’ of the tournament.

Luis de la Fuente’s men cruised through qualifying to secure their place at this summer’s spectacle, finishing top of their…

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World Cup 2026 Group E-H guide: What to expect and players to watch

Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah, Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal (Picture: Getty/Metro)

With legendary players like Mohamed Salah, Kevin de Bruyne and Virgil van Dijk all potentially at their last World Cup, groups E-H are full of interesting sides and great players – including Spain’s Lamine Yamal.

The teenager may be carrying an injury into the tournament but, assuming Spain manage to get through a…

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Paul Scholes urges England to take ‘unbelievable’ Max Dowman to the World Cup

Arsenal star Max Dowman (Picture: Getty)

Paul Scholes believes there is no question new Arsenal star Max Dowman should go to the World Cup and says there is not another English player with his ‘ability’.

Dowman has been named as a potential bolter in England’s squad for this summer’s World Cup after his breakthrough at the Emirates Stadium.

The midfielder became the second youngest player in…

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Can ‘crazy talented’ JJ Gabriel make Man Utd debut this season for Michael Carrick?

Gabriel is regarded as one of the best young stars in world football (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have a new star in the making in 15-year-old JJ Gabriel.

United have prided themselves on producing the best young talent throughout their history with their latest prodigy regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in world football.

Gabriel was promoted to United’s Under-18 side at the…

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