RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.

Paul Coyte takes us through the weirdest moments in World Cup history, as the tournament returns for 2026.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is making history by expanding to 48 teams (up from 32) and introducing strict new anti-time-wasting rules, enhanced VAR powers, and severe red card penalties to stop unsportsmanlike behaviour like covering mouths during confrontations or walking off the pitch... and fans can take beers into the stands.WATCH ABOVE.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Die deutsche Nationalmannschaft wird die nchsten Wochen in Winston-Salem verbringen. Vor Ort wissen viele Anwohner noch gar nicht, welche Mannschaft eigentlich ihr WM-Quartier dort aufgeschlagen hat. [mehr]

HILLSBORO - Unconverted early chances doomed the Tri-City Dust Devils (31-27) Tuesday night in their first visit to a brand-new ballpark, and a power ... - NWL Tri-City Dust Devils

Bas Rennes, le journaliste Thomas Goubin, qui travaille notamment pour le journal Le Temps et Eurosport.fr, va se rendre au Mexique pendant la Coupe du monde 2026. Et si celui a t correspondant sur place pendant une dizaine d'annes, de 2009 2018, pendant vivre une belle exprience, il a connu une petite msaventure au moment de rserver son billet davion pour rentrer en France mi-juillet. Avec un vol via les tats-Unis il a eu la mauvaise surprise de constater quon lui interdisait une escale de trois heures sur le territoire amricain.

The 34-year-old referee had been selected on FIFA's final list of match officials for the 2026 World Cup and was due to join other referees at their training base in Miami before the tournament. The United States is co-hosting the World Cup along with Mexico and Canada.

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