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• Daily Mail World Cup games: Play Trace, Quiz, Legends and Pass master

  16-06-2026 16:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Play Trace, Quiz, Legends and Pass master
  
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• World Cup fans claim the tournament is RIGGED as Lionel Messi avoids a red card after stamping on Algerian rival

  17-06-2026 03:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Messi quickly became embroiled in controversy after he appeared to stamp on the calf and Achilles area of Algeria's Aissa Mandi from behind while he tried to make a tackle.
  
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• Argentina vs Algeria - World Cup Group J LIVE: Lionel Messi scores stunning goal as the reigning champions make the perfect start in Kansas City

  17-06-2026 03:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway in Group J as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium.
  
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• 'He's capable of anything': Luka Vuskovic is Spurs' Croatia star with Harry Kane in his sights, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Brighton on his tail. At just 19, he's scoring overhead kicks and drawing parallels with William Saliba. But can they keep him?

  17-06-2026 03:12 via dailymail.com
  
  In the centre of Croatia's defence is one of the freshest and most exciting prospects in world football. Luka Vuskovic is 19 years old and a Tottenham player - but for how much longer?
  
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• Women's footy star Jaime Chapman lashes out after being targeted with more sexualised AI deepfake photos - as cops launch investigation

  17-06-2026 02:58 via dailymail.com
  
  The latest attack on the NSW Blues star comes just over a year before she was first targeted by trolls.
  
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• Harry Kane calls for England to have 'no regrets' and play with freedom at the World Cup - as Three Lions fans descend on Dallas for Croatia opener

  17-06-2026 02:44 via dailymail.com
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.
  
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• Iraq 1-4 Norway: Anything Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can do too while a Liverpool target impresses - but there were warning signs in comfortable win

  17-06-2026 02:33 via dailymail.com
  
  KIERAN GILL: Norway opened their first World Cup in 28 years by beating Iraq in an Erling Haaland-inspired win. Here is what Daily Mail Sport learned from watching.
  
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• Iraq vs Norway - World Cup Group I RECAP: Erling Haaland stars as European side kick off campaign with big win

  17-06-2026 02:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Norway got their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they took on Iraq at Boston Stadium.
  
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• England vs Croatia World Cup press conference RECAP: Thomas Tuchel claims he 'was not aware' the Three Lions kit was even stolen as he confirms Trevoh Chalobah has been brought in as a centre-back option

  17-06-2026 02:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail's live blog for Thomas Tuchel's press conference ahead of England's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia.
  
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• Argentina vs Algeria - World Cup Group J LIVE: All the updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina prepare for Kansas City curtain raiser

  17-06-2026 02:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as Argentina get their World Cup campaign underway in Group J as they take on Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium.
  
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• France 3-1 Senegal: Magic Kylian Mbappe moves closer to World Cup record, how Didier Deschamps changed the game and the cause for concern for Les Bleus despite win over Senegal, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

  17-06-2026 02:10 via dailymail.com
  
  FRANCE 3-1 SENEGAL - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN NEW JERSEY:Even on his bad days, no one changes the course of a World Cup match quite like Kylian Mbappe.
  
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• Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges after allegedly using a bad check to buy $200,000 watch

  17-06-2026 02:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The 49-year-old American, who finished his career with a perfect 50-0 record, is alleged to have used a bogus check to purchase the Audemars Piguet watch at a Las Vegas store in December 2024.
  
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• Fox executives rage at bitter TV rival ESPN over network's lack of World Cup coverage

  17-06-2026 01:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Fox and FS1 has exclusive rights to every single World Cup game in America after paying $485 million to FIFA. They took over as rights holder from ESPN in 2018.
  
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• England vs Croatia World Cup press conference LIVE: Thomas Tuchel previews Three Lions opener as he addresses Trevoh Chalobah's inclusion after Tino Livramento injury

  17-06-2026 01:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail's live blog for Thomas Tuchel's press conference ahead of England's World Cup Group L opener against Croatia.
  
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• Hollywood star slams MLB as 'anti-Christian' as Pride Night cap controversy escalates

  17-06-2026 01:20 via dailymail.com
  
  The row erupted after MLB issued warnings to a trio of San Francisco Giants pitchers who used their game-day caps to showcase their personal faith on the mound.
  
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• Gout Gout stars in world-record race after horror outing against the world's best runners

  17-06-2026 01:09 via dailymail.com
  
  In his previous race, the Aussie struggled badly to finish a distant sixth. But he put that behind him in a big way during his brilliant run at the Golden Spike event.
  
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• Lyndon Dykes reveals how his Scotland pals prefer his shaved head... but admits he'll never convince Scott McTominay to go near a razor!

  17-06-2026 01:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The majestic training facilities in North Carolina have certainly been a factor in Scotland making a winning start to this World Cup.
  
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• Magic Kylian Mbappe moves closer to World Cup record, how Didier Deschamps changed the game and the cause for concern for Les Bleus despite win over Senegal, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

  17-06-2026 00:41 via dailymail.com
  
  FRANCE 3-1 SENEGAL - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN NEW JERSEY:Even on his bad days, no one changes the course of a World Cup match quite like Kylian Mbappe.
  
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• TWO MORE WINS! Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes is in bullish mood over what Steve Clarke's men are aiming for in games against Morocco and Brazil

  17-06-2026 00:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Lyndon Dykes last night backed Scotland's underdog spirit to get the better of Morocco and Brazil.
  
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• Stunning Brazilian Sports Illustrated model sends message to the team after watching their disastrous first World Cup game

  17-06-2026 00:16 via dailymail.com
  
  On Saturday afternoon, fans were left stunned after giants Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw with Morocco at MetLife Stadium in their opening game at this year's World Cup.
  
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• France vs Senegal - World Cup Group I RECAP: Kylian Mbappe shows his true class by scoring two goals after being denied a penalty as Les Bleus prove why they are tournament favourites

  16-06-2026 23:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as France get their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they take on Senegal at the MetLife Stadium.
  
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• Ghana LOSE appeal for Thomas Partey to play in World Cup opener vs Panama - with midfielder having not declared rape charges against him when he first applied for a visa to enter Canada

  16-06-2026 23:56 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: Partey has lost his appeal against being denied entry to Canada - after it emerged at a hearing that he had not declared his rape charges on his original submission.
  
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• Chaos as Iranian World Cup star is told his visa has EXPIRED after just one game... before he's quickly granted a replacement

  16-06-2026 23:56 via dailymail.com
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN CALIFORNIA: Uncertainty has surrounded Iran's participation in the tournament ever since the United States and Israel attacked Iran back in February.
  
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• Fears rise over World Cup violence as Iran fans brawl in the stands and exec claims FIFA has 'lost control' of tickets

  16-06-2026 23:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Ronan Evain, the executive director of Football Supporters Europe, has claimed FIFA has put fans at 'risk' by overseeing a lack of segregation between rival fans at matches.
  
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• World Cup TV host in 'deep shock' as colleague dies suddenly: 'We will never forget her'

  16-06-2026 23:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Lowe, who is on World Cup duty for NBC Sports this summer, shared a touching to her colleague, along with a slideshow of pictures on Monday evening.
  
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• France vs Senegal - World Cup Group I LIVE: Kylian Mbappe shows his true class by scoring two goals after being denied a penalty as Les Bleus prove why they are tournament favourites

  16-06-2026 23:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as France get their World Cup campaign underway in Group I as they take on Senegal at the MetLife Stadium.
  
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• Meet the new Frankie Dettori! Billy Loughnane, 20, delights Royal Ascot crowd with winner in St James's Palace Stakes... and your three best bets for day two

  16-06-2026 23:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The irrepressible 20-year-old delighted the day one Ascot crowds with success aboard Betfred 2,000 Guineas winner Bow Echo who overcame trouble leaving the stalls to hold on.
  
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• World Cup fans stunned as Uruguay players are searched by sniffer dogs on arrival in the US

  16-06-2026 22:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Football fans are outraged after video showed the Uruguay national team being stopped on the side of the road to have security check their luggage with sniffer dogs.
  
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• Iran's World Cup nightmare continues as star player is told his visa has EXPIRED after just one game

  16-06-2026 22:58 via dailymail.com
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS IN CALIFORNIA: Uncertainty has surrounded Iran's participation in the tournament ever since the United States and Israel attacked Iran back in February.
  
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• England fans could be THROWN OUT of the World Cup if they sing any anti-Sir Keir Starmer chants or bring flags honouring the war dead - with FA at risk of hefty FIFA fines

  16-06-2026 22:16 via dailymail.com
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN TEXAS: England fans have been warned that they cannot bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.
  
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