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Lionel Messi made to wear traditional Arab bisht for World Cup trophy lift
- Lionel Messi picked up the World Cup in a black bisht - a traditional men's cloak in the Arab world - as he was asked to put on the garment before being handed the trophy.
World Cup scores
- No Games scheduled
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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- SportAFP
World Cup winner Boateng let off with warning in assault retrial
Germany's World Cup winner Jerome Boateng on Friday won a legal odyssey against his former girlfriend who had accused him of assault, receiving only a warning from a Munich court in a retrial.But in a third legal try, he won a bid for a retrial as the court agreed with Boateng's legal team that one of its challenges for bias had been unfairly decided.
- SportThe Telegraph
England complete New Zealand whitewash to continue superb form ahead of World Cup
England completed a 5-0 whitewash and an unbeaten home summer as they defeated New Zealand by 20 runs at Lord’s.
- SportEvening Standard
Gareth Southgate’s parting gift leaves his England successor in good shape for shot at 2026 World Cup
Evolution not revolution required to take Three Lions to next level
- SportThe Guardian
This Copa América was scorching chaos. Will World Cup 2026 be different?
The days of assuming a major tournament, in the US or anywhere else, will proceed smoothly appear to be over. Organizers must prepare for disruption
- SportThe Telegraph
Winners and losers from Gareth Southgate’s exit: Our England squad to play 2026 World Cup
Gareth Southgate’s resignation as England manager ends his eight-year reign in charge of the national team and could also bring down the curtain on the tournament careers of some key members of the current squad.
- SportThe Telegraph
Questions raised about World Cup venues in US after Copa America chaos
Fan chaos which delayed Argentina’s Copa América final triumph in Florida has sparked concerns about the readiness of US venues for the 2026 World Cup.
- SportAFP
Copa chaos raises concerns for 2026 World Cup
The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organizers of the 2026 World Cup which will be held in North America.But the Miami debacle was not the only incident to raise concerns during the Copa America.
- SportThe Telegraph
Harry Kane will not consider England retirement and sets sights on 2026 World Cup
Harry Kane is not expected to give any consideration to retiring from international football and will instead use Lionel Messi as inspiration as he looks to bounce back from another final defeat with England.
- SportEvening Standard
Harry Kane is unfit, not finished, and will lead England into 2026 World Cup
The Three Lions had more punch when the skipper was subbed as suspicions remain over fitness
- SportThe Telegraph
Next World Cup: Where is the 2026 World Cup, how many teams will play and what is the format?
England men’s next major tournament after the 2024 European Championship will be the 2026 World Cup staged in North America.
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