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• England defender expected to miss World Cup in blow for boss Thomas Tuchel

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  The Three Lions open their campaign against Croatia on Wednesday but will be without an option at the back

• Harry Maguire opens up on ‘awkward call’ with Thomas Tuchel over England World Cup snub

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  Maguire previously described feeling “shocked and gutted” after he was left out of the 26-man squad for the tournament

• Brooklyn Beckham accused of cashing in on family feud with new World Cup ad

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  Brooklyn Beckham has appeared to take a swipe at his ongoing family feud in a new World Cup advert.

• FA chief outlines stance on Gianni Infantino’s controversial run for Fifa re-election

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  FA chief executive Mark Bullingham discussed the prospect of Infantino being elected for another term amid the various issues that have plagued...

• Neymar dealt concerning injury update with Brazil star’s World Cup in doubt

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  Neymar is yet to rejoin Brazil training as he bids to return from an injured calf during the World Cup

• The ‘generational’ Croatia star England must be wary of in World Cup opener

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  Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic could be one of the breakout stars of this summer’s tournament

• Bukayo Saka admits fitness ‘gamble’ ahead of England’s World Cup opener

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  Saka has been managing an Achilles injury that dogged the end of his domestic campaign

• Noni Madueke reveals England’s key quality that will be ‘crucial’ for World Cup success

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  Madueke believes England’s squad depth could prove the difference at the World Cup

• Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

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  Iran have claimed they were forced out of the United States just minutes after their opener with New Zealand concluded, saying his team are...

• World Cup referee backed by representative body after controversial hand gesture

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  Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture in the VAR hub before Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao

• World Cup VAR official releases statement after alleged white supremacist hand gesture (cloned)

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  Shaun Evans maintains it was an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’ that led to an ‘OK’ symbol during the official broadcast of Germany's opening...

• World Cup 2026 LIVE: Iran striker sparks outrage with ‘gun’ celebration in New Zealand clash

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  Mohammad Mohebbi has defended his apparent ‘gun’ celebration after netting Iran’s equaliser in the 2-2 draw with New Zealand