World Cup Coverage
Our World Cup 2026 predictions make us think France will hoist trophy
Why the French national team chose Bentley University as their practice facilities for the World Cup
Nordic bar in NYC pumped as Norway returns to World Cup for first time in over 25 years
Members of Iraqi World Cup delegation detained at O'Hare Airport
Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup

Olise scores hat-trick

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Michael Olise could be France's attacking star at the World Cup
It might not be Kylian Mbappé or Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé lighting up France’s attack at the World Cup

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Olise stakes World Cup claim with hat-trick in France win
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Michael Olise completes hat trick as France cruises past Northern Ireland

Scotland called ‘unprofessional’ by Norway

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Scotland labelled unprofessional by Norway manager after cancelling friendly
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken. Solbakken hit out after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly against his side. The game between the teams -- who are both based in North Carolina for their World Cup campaigns -- was planned for Monday but the Norwegian Football Federation announced on Sunday it had been called off because of injuries in the Scotland camp.

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Norway’s Solbakken labels Scotland and manager Steve Clarke 'unprofessional'
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Scotland's Steve Clarke branded 'unprofessional' by Norway boss as friendly cancelled

France v Northern Ireland

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France vs. Northern Ireland friendly prediction, start time, how to watch
France hosts Northern Ireland on Monday at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille for the final friendly before Les Bleus depart for the World Cup.

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Post Match Analysis: France v Northern Ireland
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Olise gives France lead against Northern Ireland
Los Angeles Times on MSN

From Norway to Jordan, World Cup newbies eager to surprise on soccer's biggest stage

Julian Ryerson and Norway aren't the only ones in unfamiliar World Cup territory. The expanded tournament offers new opportunities for players.
ESPN

State of Origin II preview: Maroons to level series at MCG

To Melbourne we go for State of Origin II, which will be played on the hallowed turf of the MCG in front of a massive crowd, with the Blues one win away from regaining the coveted shield.
The Guardian on MSN

World Cup 2026 news: Olise dazzles for France; Neymar recovering well; Iran says ticket allocation pulled – live

Join our writers as they continue to the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday. Iran says ticket allocation withdrawn 09:47 Staying on the “football and politics don’t mix” tip,
BBC

Summing up Scotland’s strikers and a war of words with Norway.

We assess Scotland’s strikers at the World Cup and there's disagreement with Norway.

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