The squad were stuck in Mexico and endured delays after issues with the paperwork for their plane to Miami

Middleweight champion Sean Strickland, one of the UFC’s most controversial fighters, claimed he was banned from this week’s events – before photos were taken of him being escorted off the grounds

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Jurgen Klopp joked he could have 'punched himself in the face' as he made an on-air apology to Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann after appearing to cast doubt on his future in the role.

The fighter claimed earlier this month that he had been banned from the historic MMA event over his comments about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.

Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah set to roll back the years in opening Group G showdown

Netherlands 2-2 Japan: The Japanese twice came from behind to salvage a draw in Texas

The World Cup continues to produce the unexpected. On a throbbingly hot afternoon in the low flat plains outside Dallas the Netherlands and Japan played out a high-grade, ultimately thrilling Group F game, Daichi Kamada scoring an 89th-minute equaliser to make it 2-2 just as the Dutch looked like taking an early hold on one of the tougher groups.Sport does …

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TOM COLLOMOSSE: As the game's greatest prize eluded him as a player, Koeman is determined to make amends as a coach. But his team are far more dour than previous versions.

The Samurai Blue got their World Cup underway at a packed and air-conditioned AT&T Stadium on Sunday evening against the Netherlands.

Marcelo Bielsa's side were not permitted to enter the United States on the original aircraft that arrived in Cancun due to paperwork problems.

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Matt Fitzpatrick missed out on more glory this year, despite making a final-day run at the RBC Canadian Open, as American Bud Cauley claimed his first-ever victory on the PGA Tour.

Daichi Kamada diverted in an 89th-minute equaliser for Japan as they twice levelled to secure a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in this Group F opener.

Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.

Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.

Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been struggling with hamstring issues in build-up to tournament

Oranje were aiming to open World Cup campaign with statement victory

The French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s biggest games

Watch live as the White House hosts the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event on Sunday (14 June), which also coincides with Donald Trump’s birthday.

The fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish

Clément Turpin has been handed the official honours to referee England's opening match against Croatia at the World Cup.