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Denmark’s Christian Eriksen in ‘good spirits’ after collapsing during friendly

Denmark and Ukraine's players huddling to accompany Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international football friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026.
Denmark and Ukraine's players huddling to accompany Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen to a waiting ambulance during the international football friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026.

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Temporary pipes divert sewage into the C&O Canal in order to repair the Potomac Interceptor, a six-foot-wide wastewater pipe, in Cabin John, Maryland, U.S., February 18, 2026.  REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Temporary pipes divert sewage into the C&O Canal in order to repair the Potomac Interceptor, a six-foot-wide wastewater pipe, in Cabin John, Maryland, U.S., February 18, 2026.  REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams on course for World Cup opener, says Luis de la Fuente

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Nico Williams during training at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 6, 2026, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DR Congo to play final World Cup warm-up against Chile in Orleans

Congo defender Chancel Mbemba reacts at the end of the international friendly football match against Denmark ahead of the World Cup football tournament at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege on June 3, 2026.
Congo defender Chancel Mbemba reacts at the end of the international friendly football match against Denmark ahead of the World Cup football tournament at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege on June 3, 2026.

Science Centre Singapore crowned champions of inaugural SPH Media Football Fiesta

(From left) SPH Media deputy chief executive Kuek Yu Chuang; Sea Limited executive director Bruce Liang; representatives from Science Centre Singapore; SPH Media chief financial and corporate officer Tan Pei Jun; and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the Football Fiesta 2026 organised by SPH Media.
(From left) SPH Media deputy chief executive Kuek Yu Chuang; Sea Limited executive director Bruce Liang; representatives from Science Centre Singapore; SPH Media chief financial and corporate officer Tan Pei Jun; and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit at the Football Fiesta 2026 organised by SPH Media.

Algeria keep faith with coach Vladimir Petkovic, extend deal to 2028 ahead of World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Quarter Final - Switzerland v Spain - Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia - July 2, 2021  Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic applauds fans after the match Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Quarter Final - Switzerland v Spain - Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia - July 2, 2021  Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic applauds fans after the match Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

More minutes for Romelu Lukaku as Belgium thump Tunisia in final World Cup warm-up

Kevin de Bruyne of Belgium hands over the captain's armband to Romelu Lukaku as he is withdrawn from the international soccer friendly against Tunisia in Brussels, on June 6, 2026.
Kevin de Bruyne of Belgium hands over the captain's armband to Romelu Lukaku as he is withdrawn from the international soccer friendly against Tunisia in Brussels, on June 6, 2026.

Norway’s natural-born scorer Erling Haaland finally gets global stage

Norway striker Erling Haaland during a friendly match against Switzerland.
Norway striker Erling Haaland during a friendly match against Switzerland.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.