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Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.

Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.

England finally kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday and the Sky Sports writers have been busy selecting their starting line-ups for that opening Group L clash.

Wessel Nijman maintained his remarkable record against Ryan Searle to clinch an extraordinary sixth Players Championship title of the season on Tuesday.

England take on Croatia in their first game at World Cup 2026 and our betting expert Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, is backing the Three Lions to win by one goal and spies a Harry Kane fouls angle.