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Portugal is among the leading contenders to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to major bookmakers. With the tournament getting under way today across the United States, Mexico and

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Councils are warning England fans not to hang St George's Cross flags on public property during the World Cup to avoid being unwelcoming and divisive.

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With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournament

As Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July.

“The beginning of the World Cup will make it more difficult for the United States to carry out a military action in Cuba,” said Carlos Alzugaray, Cuba’s former ambassador to the EU. “Cuba is very close to the US, and can hit many targets inside the US, especially in south Florida, with drones or other weapons.”

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© Photograph: Norlys Perez/Reuters

© Photograph: Norlys Perez/Reuters

© Photograph: Norlys Perez/Reuters

Portuguese club Sporting CP will take on Scottish champions Celtic FC in a pre-season friendly at the Algarve Stadium on Tuesday, July 14. The fixture was confirmed by Celtic, which

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The biggest World Cup ever is set to include 104 games across the US, Canada and Mexico

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