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World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v France, TV channels & live stream Friday 26 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 26 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

UK June heat record broken again, France postpones Pride and Poland warns of wildfires as heatwave grips Europe – as it happened

Estimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today

The Guardian - AU

Belgium have wasted a golden generation – but there is one last World Cup hope

Two draws against Egypt and Iran leave the Red Devils on the brink of an early exit but can the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku roll back the years and inspire a longer run through the tournament?

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Egypt vs. Iran—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

World Cup history is on the line for both teams.

Sports Illustrated

What do Belgium, Iran and Egypt need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group G?

All four teams enter final game with chance to progress, though Mo Salah’s Egypt already look set fair to advance

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Belgium must save themselves from disaster against New Zealand after a dismal start to the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Some of the last surviving Neanderthals were remarkably diverse ‪—‬ suggesting inbreeding didn't doom them

Some Neanderthals living in northwestern Europe after 52,500 years ago were surprisingly diverse, suggesting that they didn't all go extinct due to inbreeding.

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Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.

Euronews

Jeremy Doku Returns to World Cup, Belgium Players React Amid Scrutiny

The Belgium national team has made its stance on Doku’s tournament exit abundantly clear.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Ghana to Cape Verde, how minnows are frustrating football’s attacking powers

Where Ghana’s phalanx wouldn’t admit England’s hyped attackers the pleasure of even a single breach. Where Cape Verde’s unyielding wall withstood a Spanish hurricane, and matched Uruguay in footballing nous. Where Congo held Portugal, Belgium was run aground by Iran, Curacao gave no joy to Ecuador, and there was nothing…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Jeremy Doku rejoins Belgium squad after birth of son, receives warm welcome from teammates

Belgium's Jeremy Doku has returned to the World Cup squad in Washington after a brief absence for the birth of his son, Praise. Teammates welcomed him warmly, with the Belgian FA celebrating the "most important assist of his life." Doku's return is a significant boost for Belgium, who face a…

The Economic Times

Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent

Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent.

Euronews

England’s surprisingly poor World Cup group stage record – and why it might not be a problem

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second match at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening. This result means that England have failed to win all of their group games again, and their overall record in the early stages of international football’s biggest tournament is…

The Independent UK

World Cup third place table: Who is in pole position to qualify ahead of final round of fixtures?

The final round of World Cup group games will begin on Wednesday evening, with each team at the tournament having played two games so far. The top two from each group will qualify for the last-32, while the top eight third-placed sides will also join them. As things stand, Scotland…

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Euronews

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Euronews

Belgian royals roll out red carpet for Japan's emperor

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels as they began a state visit to Belgium.

Euronews

Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit

The arrival of Japan's emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.

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The Independent UK

The unexpected winners of the World Cup? Americans

IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter writes about the unexpectedly heartwarming and heartrending moments — from Freddy the German to Norwegian longboats on the New York City subway and an unlikely social media star from Cape Verde — that have played out on the sidelines of 2026’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Jeremy Doku confirms return to Belgium squad after celebrating birth of child

Doku and his wife welcomed their first child on Monday after the winger dashed to London from the World Cup

Euronews

TV pundit apologises after racist comment during Belgium World Cup game

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

Sports Lens

New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Belgium at -450 to clinch Group G, New Zealand needing a win to survive. Our picks for this must-win World Cup clash.

Sports Lens

Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Egypt need just a draw to reach the Round of 16 for the first time ever. Our Egypt vs Iran World Cup 2026 predictions back Egypt to win at +145.

The Conversation

The contested legacy of Edmund Dene Morel – the man who exposed the murderous exploits of King Leopold II in the Belgian Congo

Young shipping clerk Edmund Dene Morel was working as for the Liverpool firm Elder Dempster when he noticed what appeared to be a discrepancy in the figures. What Morel found in his investigation of that discrepancy would expose one of the most notorious systems of violence of the colonial era:…

The Independent UK

Afghan Taliban to meet EU officials in rare meeting behind closed doors

Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union

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