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In Scotland, there will be a one-off national Bank Holiday on 15 June to celebrate the national team playing in its first World Cup since 1998.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The GOATs who defined an entire era of sports are playing in their sixth World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The only problem with that is that while Cornell, Thayil and Yamamoto all individually took turns playing in the Shemps to make money, that version of the band never performed in public.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s an adjustment, playing a new position with older teammates,” Aunt Jen chimes in.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison