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BBC Headlines • June 12, 2026 06:12

'Best Canada team ever' ready to show world what they're made of

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Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

Story Timeline

Thu 12:51 - France 24

'Deplorable issues' cloud 2026 FIFA World Cup, deemed 'one of the least anticipated of this era'

Fri 04:31 - Euronews

The dark side of the 2026 World Cup: more flights, more emissions, more climate crisis

Fri 13:05 - Al Jazeera English

Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Sat 10:23 - Al Jazeera English

Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Sat 12:07 - Al Jazeera English

Spain at World Cup 2026: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Sun 09:07 - Al Jazeera English

Who are the best star players to watch at World Cup 2026?

Mon 06:42 - Al Jazeera English

Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Mon 15:18 - The Bulletin (BE)

2026 World Cup: The Red Devils en route for the US ahead of tournament campaign

Mon 15:18 - The Bulletin (BE)

2026 World Cup: The Red Devils launch their tournament campaign

Wed 08:59 - Al Jazeera English

Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Wed 14:26 - France 24

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Wed 16:04 - Fox News

Pairing nine World Cup contenders with their college football counterparts ahead of 2026 tournament

Wed 16:13 - Washington Examiner

Here’s who will be playing in the 2026 Congressional Baseball Game

Wed 19:52 - France 24

Mexico says "the ball comes home" as it prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

Thu 08:08 - Euronews

Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait

Thu 13:39 - Fox News

US soccer legend Cobi Jones shares message he'd deliver to USMNT as 2026 World Cup gets underway

Thu 16:28 - Washington Examiner

Land of the free, home of the Taco Bell: Viral German soccer fan calls it the ‘holy land’

Fri 06:12 - BBC Headlines

'Best Canada team ever' ready to show world what they're made of

Fri 13:12 - Fox News

USA soccer legends Landon Donovan, Tim Howard share how far they think this year's team can go in World Cup

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Al Jazeera English

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08:59

Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.

06:42

Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.

09:07

Who are the best star players to watch at World Cup 2026?

The FIFA World Cup will bring together football stars from across the globe, ranging from legends to emerging talents.

12:07

Spain at World Cup 2026: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?

10:23

Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.

13:05

Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

El Tri lost in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups but have higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.

Euronews

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08:08

Haiti embraces World Cup dream after 54-year wait

Haiti's Ti Mondial 2026 tournament brings together 48 schools to celebrate the World Cup and promote peace, unity and hope.

04:31

The dark side of the 2026 World Cup: more flights, more emissions, more climate crisis

A report warns that the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions, due to more teams, matches and flights.

Fox News

3 articles

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13:12

USA soccer legends Landon Donovan, Tim Howard share how far they think this year's team can go in World Cup

Tim Howard and Landon Donovan say the U.S. men's soccer team can have a magical summer at the 2026 World Cup but stop short of predicting a title win.

13:39

US soccer legend Cobi Jones shares message he'd deliver to USMNT as 2026 World Cup gets underway

Cobi Jones, the USMNT all-time caps leader, shares a pressure-focused message for the national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

16:04

Pairing nine World Cup contenders with their college football counterparts ahead of 2026 tournament

Nine 2026 World Cup contenders matched with college football counterparts based on history, fanbases, and trophy cases ahead of the tournament.

France 24

3 articles

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19:52

Mexico says "the ball comes home" as it prepares to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico is preparing to make history as the first nation to host football's biggest tournament three times. But Mexico is also making a bold claim: "The ball comes home." Why? …

14:26

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? Or can Senegal or Morocco clinch a first …

12:51

'Deplorable issues' cloud 2026 FIFA World Cup, deemed 'one of the least anticipated of this era'

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off across the North American continent, hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Thando …

The Bulletin (BE)

2 articles

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15:18

2026 World Cup: The Red Devils en route for the US ahead of tournament campaign

Belgium’s Red Devils took off for Seattle aboard a Brussels Airlines flight on Monday ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign. The 26 players selected for the national team were …

15:18

2026 World Cup: The Red Devils launch their tournament campaign

Belgium’s Red Devils took off for Seattle aboard a Brussels Airlines flight on Monday ahead of their 2026 World Cup campaign. The 26 players selected for the national team were …

Washington Examiner

2 articles

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16:28

Land of the free, home of the Taco Bell: Viral German soccer fan calls it the ‘holy land’

A German soccer fan has gone viral over his journey to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s safe to say he’s a real American “foodie” …

16:13

Here’s who will be playing in the 2026 Congressional Baseball Game

The annual Congressional Baseball Game will take place on Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Democrats hope their revitalized roster …