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Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad | Sport News

Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad | Sport News

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026. Published On 21 May 202621 May 2026 Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s football squad for this year’s World Cup. The 33-year-old centre back confirmed in a social media post on Thursday that he is not part of Thomas Tuchel’s roster for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, saying he was “shocked and gutted” by the decision. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Tuchel is set to confirm his squad on Friday. Maguire helped England reach the World Cup semifinals in 2018 and the final of the 2020 European Championship. He was also in the England team that reached the quarterfinals of the last World Cup in Qatar. Injury ruled him out of Euro 2024. “I was confident I could’ve played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the …

Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought

Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought

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Freiburg  Atubolu; Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu; Eggestein, Hofler; Beste, Manzambi, Grifo; Matanovic. Substitutes Müller, Huth, Jung, Osterhage, Scherhant, Holer, Irie, Philipp, Gunter, Makengo, Rosenfelder, Ogbus.  Aston Villa Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Lindelof, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendía; Watkins. Substitutes  Bizot, Wright, Mings, Elliott, García, Abraham, Sancho, Douglas Luiz, Maatsen, Onana, Bogarde, Bailey.  Referee: François Letexier (France) Source link

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026? | World Cup 2026 News

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026? | World Cup 2026 News

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Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has framed the 2026 World Cup’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams as a watershed moment for inclusivity, opening the door for nations that have never qualified before. Indeed, four teams will be playing at their first World Cup in North America this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Here is Al Jazeera’s short guide to the debutants at this year’s competition. Cape Verde FIFA world ranking: 69 World Cup fixtures (Group H): Spain (June 15, Atlanta), Uruguay (June 21, Miami, US), Saudi Arabia (June 26, Houston, US) Player to watch: Garry Rodrigues With a population of about 525,000, the small archipelago off the coast of Senegal will become the third-least populous country to participate in a World Cup after Curacao and Iceland. Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkiye, where he plays for second-tier Igdir, but Cape Verde’s 35-year-old captain was at the heart of their 3-0 win over Eswatini in October, which booked their place at the …

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win | Cricket News

Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win | Cricket News

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Taijul Islam’s six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan. Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026 Bangladesh have sealed a historic home Test series win over Pakistan after handing the visitors a 78-run defeat in their second Test in Sylhet. Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead the spirited home side’s series win on the fifth day of the match on Wednesday. Pakistan, who started the day on 316-7 while chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94. It was Bangladesh’s first Test series win at home against Pakistan and their second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024. Wicketkeeper Rizwan kept Pakistan in the hunt for an unlikely win with a 166-ball stay after the visitors had slumped to 162-5 on day four. Rizwan put on an eighth-wicket partnership of 54 with overnight partner Sajid Khan, who made 28. Taijul broke through to dismiss Sajid for his …

Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller | Basketball

Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller | Basketball

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Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 Victor Wembanyama outduelled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an epic 122-115 double-overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals. Wembanyama scored 41 points and pulled down 24 rebounds in the thrilling game on Monday. He forced the second overtime with a dazzling three-pointer and delivered nine of the Spurs’ 14 points in the second overtime as San Antonio handed the defending champions their first defeat of these playoffs. “It was, like, sheer willpower,” 22-year-old Wembanyama told broadcaster NBC after the game. The French star played 49 minutes, producing a pair of dunks and a crucial block late in the second overtime to seal the victory. With the triumph at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, the Spurs stole home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series that will send the winners to the NBA Finals. Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama celebrate after the game [Jesse D Garrabrant/Getty Images via AFP] Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP motivates Wembanyama Wembanyama admitted the sight of Thunder …

What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026 News

What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026 News

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Eight years after hearing their national anthem on football’s grandest stage for the first time, Panama will have the chance to relive that surge of national pride at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Having navigated a challenging qualification campaign, they return to the tournament as Central America’s highest ranked side, ready to test themselves against some of the world’s best nations. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list In the words of head coach Thomas Christiansen, Panama are determined to go toe-to-toe with their more illustrious opponents and firmly put the country on the map as a regional football power. Here’s all to know about Panama before the tournament kickoff on June 11: Panama will compete at only their second FIFA World Cup, returning to the grand stage after their appearance at Russia 2018 [File: Martin Bernetti/AFP] How did Panama qualify for the 2026 World Cup? Panama underwent two rounds of qualifying to punch their ticket to the World Cup. Their journey began in the second round of CONCACAF qualifying when they topped their …

Egyptian teen Amina Orfi beats El-Sherbini to win PSA world squash title | Sport News

Egyptian teen Amina Orfi beats El-Sherbini to win PSA world squash title | Sport News

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Orfi, 18, beats compatriot Nour El-Sherbini in a five-set thriller to win the PSA World Championship title in Giza. Egypt’s Amina Orfi has rewritten squash history in her sensational title-winning run at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships 2026, beating world number two Nour El-Sherbini in a thrilling five-game final to become the youngest women’s world champion. Eighteen-year-old Orfi defeated compatriot El-Sherbini 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12 in Saturday’s final in Giza, Egypt. At 18 years and 10 months, Orfi is not only the youngest women’s champion but also the first player to hold both world junior and senior PSA championship titles at the same time. The PSA is the global governing body for men’s and women’s professional squash circuits. “I’m speechless,” Orfi said after bagging her 12th PSA title. “I worked so hard to get here and had so many tough losses this season.” Orfi denied the 31-year-old El-Sherbini her ninth world title, the first of which she won at the age of 20. The final produced the eighth-longest women’s match of all …

FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup | World Cup 2026 News

FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup | World Cup 2026 News

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FIFA offers solutions for each of Iran’s concerns before games in US, Iran’s football chief says. Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026 FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom says he held a constructive and positive meeting with ⁠Iran’s football chief, Mehdi ⁠Taj, expressing confidence about the country’s participation at the World Cup. “We’ve had an excellent meeting ⁠and constructive meeting together with the Iran football association,” Grafstrom told the Reuters news agency on Saturday. “We’re working closely together and looking very much forward to welcoming them in the FIFA World Cup.” Iran are scheduled to play all three of their group matches in ⁠the United States, but the team’s participation in the June 11 to July 19 tournament has been in question since the US and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28, sparking a regional conflict. More questions have arisen after the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) President Taj was refused entry to Canada for the FIFA Congress in Vancouver this month. An FFIRI delegation led by Taj turned back upon arrival at …

Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive | Football News

Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive | Football News

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Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City’s 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley. Semenyo illuminated a largely scrappy final late in the second half as he improvised a sublime finish to caress Erling Haaland’s cross into the net on Saturday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The Ghanaian winger’s moment of magic was enough to clinch City’s eighth FA Cup triumph, and their second piece of silverware this season after the League Cup final win over Arsenal in March. Semenyo joins Ricky Villa, Michael Owen, Roberto Di Matteo and Steven Gerrard among the ranks of iconic FA Cup final goalscorers. Ironically, the 26-year-old – an inspired signing from Bournemouth in the January window – was born just a stone’s throw from Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge home in west London. The third FA Cup success …