The player has since played at the tournament and remains part of his nation's World Cup squad.
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The new fight location continues to add delays to the fight, with Joshua's camp unhappy
It feels like most players at the 2026 World Cup are wearing the same bright boots this summer.
The Al Hilal forward has been heavily linked with a return to Liverpool.
The Real Madrid star requested to have his contract cancelled but the club have rejected the demand.
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The FA has reportedly agreed to shell out more than European rivals if England wins the World Cup
The Norway international scored a brace on his World Cup debut against Iraq on Tuesday (June 16).
Thomas Tuchel's side open their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington.
Arsenal use shock star in stunning swap deal for Julian Alvarez as Barcelona and Real Madrid snubbed
Arsenal are accelerating with plans to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, reportedly using a shock star as a makeweight.
Boxing
Fury is set to return to the ring in Dublin this August as he prepares to face Joshua.
Dana White looks to be pulling the strings for Fury's future fights, casting the AJ bout into doubt
Tyson Fury made a first appearance in the United States for more than five years, appearing at the White House for UFC Freedom 250.
The huge British heavyweight clash is expected to take place in November.
Formula 1
There was another poor showing at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix last weekend.
Despite the race taking place on June 7, the result may still be subject to change.
There is a clause in his contract that could soon be activated after a disappointing start to the F1 season.
I experienced things at the Monaco GP I never even knew took place.
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