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US hope Pulisic can face Australia after calf injury

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - United States Training - Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine, California, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Christian Pulisic of the U.S. during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi Mio
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - United States Training - Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine, California, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Christian Pulisic of the U.S. during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kiyoshi Mio

Qatar seek momentum against Canada after opening World Cup draw

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar players celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/David Gonzales
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar players celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/David Gonzales

Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after 2‑2 New Zealand draw

The squad now have to return immediately to Mexico, having originally planned to stay overnight in Los Angeles.
The squad now have to return immediately to Mexico, having originally planned to stay overnight in Los Angeles.

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

 Emam Ashour (left) of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko (centre) and Mohamed Salah after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA.
 Emam Ashour (left) of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko (centre) and Mohamed Salah after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA.

Eight people die in B-52 plane crash: US military

Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed in Edwards, California, on June 15, 2026.
Smoke rises from Edwards Air Force Base after a US Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed in Edwards, California, on June 15, 2026.

Canada's Davies faces race against time ahead of Qatar clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Canada's Alphonso Davies applauds fans after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kevin Sousa
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Canada's Alphonso Davies applauds fans after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kevin Sousa

Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener as the two nations reach peace deal

Iran's squad at the Los Angeles Stadium in the US on June 14. Their oach Amir Ghalenoei said he hoped football would “bring closer the cultures and countries”.
Iran's squad at the Los Angeles Stadium in the US on June 14. Their oach Amir Ghalenoei said he hoped football would “bring closer the cultures and countries”.

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Brazil fans play football while people arrive for a watch party for the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between Brazil and Morocco at the FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026.
Brazil fans play football while people arrive for a watch party for the 2026 World Cup football tournament match between Brazil and Morocco at the FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on June 13, 2026.

Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran Training - Centro Xoloitzcuintle, Tijuana, Mexico - June 12, 2026 Iran's Danial Iri with teammates during training REUTERS/Victor Medina
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran Training - Centro Xoloitzcuintle, Tijuana, Mexico - June 12, 2026 Iran's Danial Iri with teammates during training REUTERS/Victor Medina

Qatar score late to clinch 1-1 draw with stunned Switzerland

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar's Pedro Miguel and Ahmed Fathy celebrate after Boualem Khoukhi scored their first goal REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Qatar v Switzerland - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Qatar's Pedro Miguel and Ahmed Fathy celebrate after Boualem Khoukhi scored their first goal REUTERS/Carlos Barria

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.