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Both co-host nations play their opening games today. Canada face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto looking to end a 0-6 World Cup record. The USA host Paraguay in Los Angeles tonight. Brazil open their campaign tomorrow against Morocco.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Mexico City. Messi came off the bench and scored against Iceland. Neymar is still in the gym and a doubt for Brazil's opener. The opening ceremony is tonight.
Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president after Sunday's election at Valdebebas. He won 65% of the vote against challenger Enrique Riquelme. It was the first contested election at the club since 2006.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday June 11. Neymar misses Brazil's final warm-up vs Egypt and is a serious doubt for the Morocco opener. Kane's goal beats New Zealand. Trippier has confirmed his departure from Newcastle.
Kylian Mbappe claimed the Pichichi Trophy as La Liga's top scorer for the second successive season with 25 goals. Joan Garcia wins the Zamora Trophy. Lamine Yamal is named best player of the season despite missing the final weeks through injury.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Neymar has a Grade 2 calf injury and is a major doubt for Brazil's opener. Lamine Yamal is confirmed fit for Spain. USA face Germany in a final warm-up today.
Ibrahima Konate has agreed a free transfer to Real Madrid pending Sunday's presidential election, while Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson Silva in a £38m deal.
