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Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
BBC Sport · Jun 13, 2026 Read more →
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Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
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Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim emerges as a leading contender to replace Massimiliano Allegri at AC Milan.
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Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.
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Arsenal and Liverpool are among Bradley Barcola's suitors, Brighton reject Coventry's Carl Rushworth bid, Bayern Munich might beat Barcelona to Marcus Rashford, plus more.
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Fulham are in advanced talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.
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BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
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Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
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Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
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Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?
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Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have spoken out on the allegations against David Sullivan as the Czech billionaire becomes the club's largest shareholder.
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France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian Pulisic holds the key to USA hopes at this summer's tournament.
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.
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England recover most of the training equipment that was stolen prior to their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
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If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
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Breel Embolo puts Switzerland 1-0 up against Qatar from the penalty spot, after the Swiss were awarded a penalty with Remo Freuler appearing to be offside before he was fouled by Q…
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Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium.
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Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium Stadium.
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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil's opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday.
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The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
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Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.
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English referee Michael Oliver is ruled out of the group match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
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Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales finish top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group.
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Rick and Lloyd experience their first World Cup matchday in the USA.
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