French football coach and former star striker
New York City is addressing logistical challenges ahead of the World Cup, including a bathroom shortage and transit congestion. City officials are drafting plans to expand facilities and improve transportation, as the region expects over 1.2 million visitors during the tournament, which begins in June and concludes with the final in July.
PSG has retained the Champions League title after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-3 on penalties. Ousmane Dembélé converted the decisive spot kick after Gabriel Magalhaes had missed Arsenal's final penalty. Luis Enrique has now won three European Cups as a coach, while Arsenal miss out on back-to-back European crowns.
England has based itself in Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup to cut travel and gain a home-from-home environment. The FA has installed recovery facilities and a basketball hoop at the Inn at Meadowbrook, aiming to keep players fresh and focused as they prepare for group games and the heat of North America.
England has opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. Harry Kane has scored twice in the first half, Jude Bellingham has put England ahead just after half-time and Marcus Rashford has sealed the win late on. Elsewhere Portugal were held 1-1 by DR Congo and Ghana beat Panama 1-0.
Argentina has secured a 3-1 win over Jordan in the group finale, with Lionel Messi scoring from a free kick after coming on as a second-half substitute. The performance extends Messi’s World Cup scoring record and keeps Argentina atop Group J as they head into the knockout rounds.
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