Kane: Heat 'won't be a factor' at World Cup

Harry Kane has said he thinks England's World Cup preparations means the much-publicised high temperatures at this summer's tournament "won't be a factor."

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup.

Northern Ireland were undone by a superb Michael Olise hat-trick as France jetted off to the World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win.

Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner who made a fortune in the porn and media industry, of preying on them for sex, according to an investigation by the BBC and The Times of London on Monday.

Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra sued FIFA for €65 million (£56.2m/$75m) and settled the case without payment, the soccer body said on Monday.

Neymar's FIFA World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino was targeted with a revived criminal complaint in France on Monday by his former boss Michel Platini, who seemed destined to lead FIFA until being implicated in a financial wrongdoing case in 2015.

Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup with a groin injury, the Netherlands have announced.

Portugal centre-back Renato Veiga has said that his national team are contenders to win the World Cup -- but not favourites.

Christian Eriksen said he is "feeling good" and his "recovery has already started" after being released from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed in Denmark's friendly against Ukraine.

William Saliba has passed fit to play for France at the World Cup and should start in their last friendly before the tournament against Northern Ireland in Lille.

Former Liverpool and Belgium striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement.

All of the pretournament noise will be drowned out by events on the pitch when the 2026 World Cup finally -- finally! -- kicks off on Thursday.

All of the pre-tournament noise will be drowned out by events on the pitch when the 2026 World Cup finally -- finally! -- kicks off on Thursday.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken.

Morocco are facing yet further injury concerns ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Brazil, after Abde Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui were forced off with fitness problems in Sunday's friendly draw with Norway.

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Portugal forward Rafael Leão says he "never intended to hurt" Ivan Román despite punching the Chile defender in the face during Saturday's World Cup warm-up friendly.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has defended Gavi over a tough challenge on fellow midfielder Rodri in training ahead of the World Cup.

Bruno Fernandes admitted that Antonio Di Natale taught him how to shoot.

Dan Burn credits a pre-tournament trip to Disney for helping him acclimatise to the heat ahead of the ride of his life at this summer's World Cup.

Nico Paz completed his first training session with Argentina's national team on Sunday having recovered from a knee injury.

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Christian Eriksen is expected to be discharged from hospital "soon" after he collapsed on the pitch during Sunday's friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, Denmark's national team doctor said on Monday morning.

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