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???Excited but wary???: fans in the 16 host cities share their hopes and fears before the World Cup. In the first of a new series of dispatches, fans in US, Mexico and Canada tell us that they want visitors to have a good time but are angry about ticket prices, Fifa???s priorities and a lack of long-term thinking from politicians

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Spanish authorities cancel DR Congo v Chile World Cup warm-up tie over Ebola fears. A pre-World Cup friendly involving DR Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of a Spanish town after the Ebola outbreak in the African country

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Jude Bellingham handed World Cup boost for England after being given No 10 shirt. Jude Bellingham has received a boost from Thomas Tuchel after being handed the coveted No 10 shirt for England???s World Cup campaign

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Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption. ICC???s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in India

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Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges. Green Bay???s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

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Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ???evolve slightly??? as New Zealand roll into town. Four years to the day after England???s first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord???s, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same opposition

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Mexico federation loses appeal against Fifa fines for fans??? homophobic chant. Fifa had doled out heavy fines for fans??? repeated use of the chant, which the federation must pay on the eve of hosting the 2026 World Cup opener

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Everton interested in ??15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition. The 23-year-old is expected to leave Middlesbrough this month with Brighton, Spurs, Nottingham Forest and Leeds also interested

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Zverev dismisses teenager J??dar as elusive grand slam title inches closer. Alexander Zverev took another step towards winning a first grand slam title at the French Open in a 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Rafael J??dar

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In-form Kostyuk sets up French Open semi-final with ruthless Andreeva. Marta Kostyuk beat her Ukrainian compatriot Elina Svitolina and will play Mirra Andreeva in the last four in Paris after her 6-0, 6-3 defeat of Sorana Cirstea

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England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather. England have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for the first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord???s starting on Thursday

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Fulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest. Fulham have announced that Marco Silva is leaving after five years as their head coach

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Japan World Cup 2026 team guide. Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu???s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too

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Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year. The All England Club will confirm prize-fund details on 11 June as the year-long dispute over increased pay at grand slam tournaments continues

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Crystal Palace switch focus from Iraola and Lampard to Lens manager Pierre Sage. The Frenchman Pierre Sage is first choice now Andoni Iraola is in Liverpool talks and Crystal Palace were put off by a compensation fee for Frank Lampard

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UK Athletics fined ??350,000 over ???wholly avoidable??? death of Paralympian. UK Athletics has been fined ??350,000 over the death of a Paralympian who was killed during a training session in east London in 2017

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As the World Cup approaches, Sotheby's is set to auction Pele's jersey. Soccer fans are preparing for the World Cup, and the shirt that launched the sport???s greatest dynasty and made number 10 famous everywhere is heading to auction.

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US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup. The U.S. government has granted a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti???s national soccer team living in the Caribbean country.

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UK Athletics fined $471K over 'wholly avoidable' death of Paralympian. UK Athletics, the governing body of British track and field, has been fined 350,000 pounds ($471,000) after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter in the case of a Paralympian who died when a practice cage fell on him during training.

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Muhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death. The wife of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali says his legacy of compassion endures 10 years after his death.

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Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask. Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players

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Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred. Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the region describe rituals, beliefs and emotional bonds tied to their teams that resemble forms of collective devotion.

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Pel?????s No 10 Brazil shirt from 1958 World Cup final expected to fetch ??4.5m at auction. Pel?????s iconic blue No 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final is expected to become one of the most expensive football artefacts ever sold after being put up for auction

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Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open semifinals. Marta Kostyuk, the top clay player this season and a strong supporter of Ukraine, has reached her first major semifinal at the French Open.

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