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Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland

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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as World Cup draws near - June 9
The World Cup is now just two days away and we will bring you all of the latest news throughout the day. The biggest ever tournament, featuring 48 teams and over 104 matches finally gets under way on Thursday,

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The New York Times · 19h
World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d
2026 World Cup Group G preview and predictions

Somali referee denied US entry

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Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan? Somali referee denied entry to US
Artan was set to become the first Somalian to referee at a World Cup, but he was turned away in Miami on Saturday.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 10h
Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after being denied entry to USA
U.S. News & World Report · 11h
Somali Referee for World Cup Is Denied Entry Into the United States

Jurrien Timber injury blow ends World Cup

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Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury and replaced by Lutsharel Geertruida.

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The Washington Post · 14h
Netherlands rules out Jurrien Timber for the World Cup; Lutsharel Geertruida called up
Reuters · 13h
Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury

Argentina Gets Major News on Lionel Messi

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Argentina to avoid 'risks' with Messi set to play in friendly
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will feature in the final friendly before the 2026 World Cup against Iceland on Tuesday night in Auburn, Alabama.

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USA Today · 9h
Will Lionel Messi play at Auburn? It could cost Argentina if he doesn't
Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d
Argentina plays without Lionel Messi and others in World Cup friendly but remains true to its style

U.S. defender Richards full participant

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USA's Chris Richards fully participates in practice before World Cup opener
Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern California

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CBSSports.com · 11h
USMNT's Chris Richards returns to full training days before World Cup opener; Tyler Adams doesn't practice
Field Level Media on MSN · 11h
Defender Chris Richards returns to USMNT practice

Bellingham has fight to start for England

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Jude Bellingham handed '14 or 15 starters' warning by England boss Thomas Tuchel as Real Madrid superstar battles with Morgan Rogers for World Cup No.10 role
Thomas Tuchel has sent a clear message to Jude Bellingham, warning the Real Madrid superstar that his place in England's starting XI is far from guaranteed. Despite his status as one of the world's elite talents,

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ESPN on MSN · 19h
Thomas Tuchel issues Jude Bellingham warning: He will have to fight for starting spot at 2026 World Cup
BBC · 23h
Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

Olise scores hat-trick

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Olise stakes World Cup claim with hat-trick in France win
Michael Olise offered another glimpse of the influence he could have at the World Cup, netting a hat-trick as France ​edged Northern Ireland 3-1 in a warm-up game in Lille ‌eight days before launching their campaign in the United States.

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BBC · 11h
'World class' Olise completes his hat-trick as France beat NI
FOX Sports on MSN · 10h
Michael Olise completes hat trick as France cruises past Northern Ireland

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