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World Cup Daily Live: Giant inflatable match ball breaks loose; Messi, Mbappé, Haaland set for action World Cup Daily Live: Giant inflatable match ball breaks loose; Messi, Mbappé, Haaland set for action

World Cup group-stage days rarely get better than this. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are all in action. Follow live updates with ESPN.

World Cup 2026 - Updates, news on June 16 as Senegal prepare to face France, Tunisia hire Herve Renard World Cup 2026 - Updates, news on June 16 as Senegal prepare to face France, Tunisia hire Herve Renard

Senegal will face France on Tuesday in a fresh chance for an African side to impress at the FIFA World Cup.

Transfer rumors, news: Tottenham join Arsenal, City in race for Tonali Transfer rumors, news: Tottenham join Arsenal, City in race for Tonali

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali now has Tottenham Hotspur on his trail. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Thapelo Maseko calls for more 'intensity' from Bafana Bafana against Czechia Thapelo Maseko calls for more 'intensity' from Bafana Bafana against Czechia

Thapelo Maseko wants Bafana Bafana to up the ante against Czechia on Thursday after a disappointing 2-0 loss.

FA chief acknowledges performance clause in Tuchel contract but 'confident' German will be successful FA chief acknowledges performance clause in Tuchel contract but 'confident' German will be successful

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham feels Thomas Tuchel's contract extension removes unnecessary distractions and offers a sense of control should England falter at the World Cup.wO

R9 stresses importance of Neymar fitness to Brazil's World Cup chances R9 stresses importance of Neymar fitness to Brazil's World Cup chances

R9 stresses importance of Neymar fitness to Brazil's World Cup chances