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leading role for England at this summer's World Cup, Kane would surely have a strong case to become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen
World Cup match from inside a glass box in the heart of New York’s Times Square. ***Today’s fixtures*** *Portugal v DR Congo, 6pm BST on BBC* *England v Croatia
lead Brazil to a record sixth World Cup title? [File: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters] ## ⚽️ Brazil vs Morocco **East Rutherford, New Jersey, US – June 13, 6pm (22:00 GMT).** This Group C fixture should be the highlight
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal ](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-02T084936Z_1345048971_RC2VXHAJMQWD_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GROUPL-ENGLAND-1780765355.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C526&quality=80) Kane celebrates scoring against Albania in qualifying [Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters] ## ⚽️ FRANCE **World Cup appearances
Cup is staged every four years. The 2026 tournament is the largest ever, with 48 countries competing. Using world rankings, the teams have been drawn into 12 groups of four countries. The top two teams
2026-1776671102](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Teams-that-have-qualified-for-the-World-Cup-2026-1776671102.png?quality=80) ## England to carefully manage Saka Three Lions’ coach Thomas Tuchel said England winger Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed before
2026 World Cup, after American authorities refused to provide funding.** It means there will be 37 fewer 'spotters' compared to the Euros in Germany two years ago, when the hosts covered the costs. More than
2026 tournament [Stefano Rellandini/AFP] The Croatian federation said national medical staff remained in contact with Modric, who captains the side, as well as his club. “I’ve been talking to Luka, and wished
England team nicely ahead of their first group stage match against Croatia on Wednesday. **Portugal prepped** | Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for what must surely be his final World Cup. The 41-year
Cup, leads with “3 Lions on alert”. ## Today in Focus  Makerfield is hosting what is surely the most consequential byelection in memory. Photograph
World Cup. ## From not in squad to leading contender? For 20 minutes during Nottingham Forest's [3-1 win at Chelsea](/sport/football/live/cdxprg8wk5yt) on Monday, Cole Palmer and Gibbs-White were on the pitch together. Both
lead at the halfway point by denying Patricia Guijarro at the near post. England escaped early in the second half when Olga Carmona’s effort took a deflection and cannoned off the crossbar. Salma Paralluelo
lead on half an hour after a rapid break freed Alexander Isak on the left. The Liverpool forward raced ahead and cut inside before unleashing a shot, which goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh failed to keep
2026: ## Contenders for the Golden Boot:  England’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal against Albania in the World Cup qualifiers [File: Peter Cziborra/Reuters] ## Harry Kane – England **Previous
2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury Injured Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been left out of Japan’s [World Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) squad in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond
2026 World Cup has been controversial since the outset, with one England fan [calling it a "betrayal"](/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yro) when they went on sale to members of the ESTC in December. In Qatar, group stage fixtures
World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Denmark.](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/6cbf/live/93632120-28f2-11f1-934f-036468834728.jpg) [View more](/sport/ask-me-anything) ## [More European football](/sport/football/european) - [Struggling Real suffer title blow with Girona draw](/sport/football/live/cgrlqgzr0elt) Real Madrid suffer La Liga title blow
leading the England men’s side to a first major trophy since 1966.  Head coach Thomas Tuchel wants to deliver England their first World Cup trophy in 60 years
lead England's men into this autumn's Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.** The 56-year-old, who won four Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, the World Club Challenge
2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) Group G match **Where**: Los Angeles Stadium, California, US **When:** Monday, 6pm local time (01:00 GMT on Tuesday) **How to follow:** Keep up with all updates on [Al Jazeera Sport](/sports) Iran