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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Turkey is back in the world world cup It was the first game since 2002, and despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu made some bulletin-worthy comments about his team’s first opponent.”I think we will have the upper hand in the game (Saturday) because we have more quality and we are a more talented team,” Calhanoglu said of Australia, who will face Turkey at BC Place on Friday. “So let’s see what happens (Saturday).”Turkey has enjoyed continental success for most of this century, but has failed to qualify for the past five World Cups. Australia…

Former England defender Micah Richards has opened up about his plans to jet back and forth during this summer’s World Cup while juggling his broadcasting duties.20:32, June 12, 2026Updated June 12, 2026 20:36Mika Richards explains his busy World Cup schedule (Image: BBC Sport)Micah Richards has revealed his busy World Cup plans after traveling 3,345 miles from New York to Salford for BBC One’s coverage of Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.Richards’ face was shown on a big screen in New York’s Times Square as part of Netflix’s The Rest is Football Podcast, which was live-streamed from the US. However, Richards admitted…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team’s jerseys and red, white and blue face paint, cheering as players took the field.Only this time, The sport was soccer.Tens of thousands of soccer enthusiasts gathered at a huge stadium near Los Angeles for Friday’s U.S. World Cup home opener against Paraguay. In many cases, they paid thousands of dollars to see their teams play on the biggest world stage in a sport long overshadowed in the United States — a sport many say has finally reached its moment.Many fans…

The former Arsenal midfielder is included in Ghana’s squad for the North American competition, but will miss the first match against Panama.June 12, 2026 18:18Updated June 12, 2026 19:34Thomas Partey was refused entry to Canada for the World Cup. (Image: Katherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup match after being refused entry to Canada for the match. The Black Stars are scheduled to play Panama on Wednesday night at BMO Field in Toronto, but they will have to do so without a party.Partey is in the United States with the Ghanaian team…

Jarrell Quansah has cemented his status as a favorite under England manager Thomas Tuchel but insists his difficult decision to leave Liverpool cost him a World Cup place.Jarel Quansah has established himself in the England squad (Image: Getty Images)Jarrell Quansah admitted he had to make a “really difficult decision” to qualify for the World Cup. Quansah, 23, left Liverpool to join Bayer Leverkusen for £35 million in a bid to increase his playing time in order to improve his chances in England.Quansah benefited handsomely as he qualified for regular Champions League matches and a flight to the United States. Quansah…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s disastrous performance in the finals world cup The events in Qatar served as a wake-up call for this year’s events. The message was clear. El Tri If they wanted a different ending on home soil in 2026, they needed new players.Four years after the national soccer team’s disappointing group stage exit – Mexico’s fastest World Cup finish since 1978 – Coach Javier Aguirre’s Youthful Gamble is already showing promise.El Tri opened this year’s tournament convincingly 2-0 victory Seven players made their World Cup debut against South Africa, including forward Julián Quiñones, who scored the opening…

FIFA has chosen to include hydration breaks in all World Cup matches, regardless of temperature. This seems to be a perfect fit for American advertising culture.June 12, 2026 18:19Updated June 12, 2026 18:20Hydration breaks will become familiar during the World CupThe US must come to terms with the new ‘Watergate’ scandal, which is proving difficult to swallow. Back in 1972, US President Richard Nixon caused the first Watergate scandal, which led to his own downfall.But unlike back then, this modern version, the brainchild of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, included no cover-up. Sadly, it won’t spell the end for…

TORONTO (AP) — Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in any team games. world cup Wednesday opener as Canada rejects visa application while waiting trial in london on multiple rape charges.FIFA announced in a statement Friday that Partey, 32, will be unable to travel from the team’s base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island, for Ghana’s season opener against Panama in Toronto.”His visa application has been rejected by the Canadian government,” the International Football Federation said in a statement. “FIFA is not involved in the host country’s entry procedures, including visa checks. As with previous FIFA events, the host country’s…

FIFA announced a change of referee early in the tournament after Briton Michael Oliver was told he would miss the first match.Premier League referee Michael Oliver to be replaced for the opening game of the 2026 World Cup (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)Premier League referee Michael Oliver missed the first World Cup match due to injury.Referee Jordy was scheduled to take center stage for the game between Ecuador and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia early Monday morning. However, FIFA announced that Oliver will appear as a substitute in the Group E match.FIFA said in a statement: “Change of appointment: Due to a…

TORONTO (AP) — Canada makes World Cup history in Toronto, hosting its first home match as Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette headline the opening ceremony.___This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) Pyrotechnics in national colors go off behind the flags on the pitch before the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto.…