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A gambling watchdog group has flagged the United States' Round-of-16 loss to Belgium as one of seven World Cup matches that drew irregular betting activity during the tournament.
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Manchester United fan groups take unprecedented action as they hit back at season ticket ban threats
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Desmond and Nicholson scorched by furious Celtic fan groups as board face transfer 'failings' takedown
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Jude Bellingham has broken his silence after England's heartbreaking World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina in poignant fashion‚ with the midfield star sharing a touching poem titled 'The Lions Way'. The Real Madrid man was one of England's standouts Stateside and he took defeat in the semi-finals in Atlanta every bit as hard as his team-mates‚ with Bellingham captured in tears surrounded by friends and family in the stands after the final whistle. Bellingham admitted in the social media post that putting his feelings into words had been a challenge‚ but used the poem shared with the group by their driver in Kansas City to express himself.
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Jude Bellingham became embroiled in a feisty row with Argentina's Valentin Barco following the final whistle of England's World Cup semi-final‚ but the tensions that eventually boiled over appeared to have been building long before the referee blew for full-time. Bellingham‚ who appeared to slap the back of Barco's head after the match‚ seemed to have been irritated by the Argentina substitute's actions following Enzo Fernandez's dramatic 85th-minute equaliser. After Fernandez found the net‚ Barco sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate. Rather than heading directly towards the corner flag to join the goalscorer and his Argentina team-mates‚ the Strasbourg defender charged through a group of dejected England players.
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Michael Edwards is leaving his role as CEO of Football Operations for Fenway Sports Group. The 47-year-old has overseen enormous success at the Reds across two spells - first as the club's sporting director between 2016 and 2022.
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England fans have joked Three Lions' stars appeared less than enthusiastic about Ed Sheeran's private gig at their World Cup base after highlighting lukewarm reactions. Sheeran had visited the England camp earlier in the tournament‚ with the singer performing for the squad and staff after their final group game against Panama. Footage of the secret gig was released as part of the latest episode of England's Extra Time series on YouTube.
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MIKE KEEGAN: The influential Arsenal midfielder is already suffering with a hamstring and lower back issue‚ with the problem now exacerbated by sickness. FA officials have taken steps to isolate Rice from the main group in an attempt to contain what could be a potentially damaging outbreak. Camp insiders say they are confident the illness has been contained.
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Manchester United 's players will begin reporting back for pre-season at Carrington on Thursday‚ just 46 days after the last campaign finished at Brighton in May. While many United stars are still playing at the World Cup - and others are resting after their countries were knocked out of the tournament in North America - a number of big names will be among the first group back at the training ground as Michael Carrick 's squad start work ahead of their first friendly against Wrexham in Helsinki a week on Saturday.
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Jamie Carragher has blasted Thomas Tuchel over his 'bizarre' decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah after Tino Livramento suffered injury‚ insisting it has left England short at the World Cup. England scraped through the last 32 after Harry Kane's dramatic late double rescued a 2-1 win over DR Congo‚ setting up a tricky test with World Cup co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Monday morning. After a promising 4-2 victory over Croatia in their first game‚ the Three Lions have looked unconvincing despite topping the group and reaching the last 16‚ sparking concern over the crucial meeting in Mexico City.
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Alan Shearer has urged England's wingers to become more unpredictable to boost the Three Lions' chances of World Cup glory this summer. England will meet DR Congo in the last-32 on Wednesday‚ with the Three Lions looking to build on finishing top of their group. Thomas Tuchel's side‚ however‚ have faced criticism after struggling to create chances against Ghana and Panama.
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Quiz: Were you paying attention during the group stage?
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Germany stars have reportedly been requesting 'more clarity' from head coach Julian Nagelsmann over his plans ahead of their knock-out stages of the World Cup. Nagelsmann's side face Paraguay in the last-32 today after topping their group‚ despite losing 2-1 to Ecuador in their last match. According to German newspaper BILD‚ players have expressed concerns that they have been 'left in the dark' by Nagelsmann in the build-up to matches.
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LEWIS STEELE: Just like that‚ we have witnessed 72 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Fear not‚ there is still plenty to go - however it does feel like that realisation you may get midway through a holiday that home-time is not too far away. It's been fun‚ though‚ right? Many thought the group stage would be a bit of a drag given the number of teams and how there were many perceived mismatches‚ yet it has been anything but that.
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Manchester United fans have taken to social media to highlight Kobbie Mainoo's lack of involvement at the World Cup by sharing a series of light-hearted memes. Mainoo is one of just six players in England's 26-man squad who have yet to feature‚ despite Thomas Tuchel rotating his team across the Three Lions' three group games. Dan Burn‚ Ivan Toney and Trevoh Chalobah - who was a late call-up to the squad after Tino Livramento was ruled out through injury - are the only other outfield players yet to have game time.
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Well‚ after 72 matches played we now know who will make up the last 32 teams at the 2026 World Cup. But before we look forward‚ we should look back at a group stage that had it all. Managerial sackings‚ stunning goals‚ major upsets‚ and the biggest stars stepping into the spotlight. Picking a team of the group stage meant that numerous players who would be worthy of a spot here miss out - we're looking at you‚ Erling Haaland. That being said‚ following our golden rule from the first World Cup Team of the Week in that we have limited ourselves to selecting just one player per nation‚ here is Daily Mail Sport's 2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Group Stage.
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Three teams through from Group J after thrilling finale
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No ‘disgrace' as World Cup knock-outs confirmed after ridiculous - and heart-breaking - final group game
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England had long spells in their final group game against Panama when they were disjointed‚ lacked incision and looked vulnerable on the counter-attack. It took talisman Bellingham to step up to ensure England reached the knockouts as group winners‚ scoring and assisting in the second half.
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PANAMA 0-2 ENGLAND - OLIVER HOLT IN NEW YORK: Jude Bellingham's little town blues melted away a long time ago‚ before he made it big with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. But if ever an England player was born to the New York stage and its bright lights and its promise of new worlds‚ it is him. So start spreading the news: Bellingham is reprising the role of England's saviour that he made his own during Euro '24. When his team were struggling against Panama in the wastelands of the Meadowlands on Saturday‚ when it looked as if they might finish second in Group L‚ it was Bellingham who stepped up. There were worried looks among England fans after an hour had elapsed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with the scores goalless. Thomas Tuchel was‚ once again‚ doing his best impression of the haunted figure in Edvard Munch's painting‚ The Scream.
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HEY JUDE! Bellingham brilliance inspires England to World Cup win over Panama and ensures top spot in Group L ahead of knockout stages
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This is Daily Mail Sport's coverage as England take on Panama in their final Group L match as Thomas Tuchel and Co battle to keep a firm grip on their first-place spot in New York.
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Tensions ran high in Panama's pre-England training session‚ with two players almost coming to blows in a heated exchange. Cecilio Waterman and Jose Luis Rodriguez were filmed arguing verbally and the row then escalated as Waterman aggressively shoved his team-mate. England are aiming to top Group L at the World Cup on Saturday‚ while Panama have already been eliminated after two defeats.
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Mbappe was in fine form as France thrashed Norway 4-1 in their final group match of the tournament to maintain their 100 per cent record and set up a clash with Sweden in the last-32. Though he didn't add to his four goals so far this tournament‚ he set up two in a rout‚ before leaving the pitch in the second period. But one particular moment caught the eye‚ with the forward ordering Oliver to hand over his captain's armband as he was told the leave the field.
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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 group match. Thomas Tuchel's side are due to be in action against Panama at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday night. With fans already gathering ahead of the match‚ thousands took the opportunity to head to Madison Square Garden on Thursday for the US Darts Masters.
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Trio seal last-32 spots as Group F reaches climax
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Two teams through from Group D - with a third set to follow
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In all likelihood‚ England will still top Group L. But they need to beat Panama convincingly to guarantee it and that means Thomas Tuchel may not shuffle his pack as much as he will have expected to. But what changes should he be making? Who deserves a chance from the start‚ and who deserves a spell on the bench? Here our England experts give their verdict on the starting XI Tuchel ought to pick against Panama. Do you agree? Make your case in the comments!
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Curaçao v Côte d'Ivoire - updates from Group E
