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Fifa president has prostrated the organisation before Donald Trump and lost control of his own tournament as a result

Even the Nazis tried to tone things down a bit. Before the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, acutely conscious of how it might be perceived by foreign visitors, the Third Reich tried to soften some of its harder, more intolerant edges. Antisemitic signs and images were removed from shops and other public places. Der Stürmer was removed from newspaper kiosks. Paragraph 175, the country’s strict anti‑homosexuality law, was temporarily suspended. saltysenoritaaz.com

By contrast, the 2026 men’s World Cup is being co-hosted in a country utterly indifferent to what a foreign visitor might think of it. In this respect, the US of Donald Trump is tonally different to any host of a major sporting event that has preceded it: a country that actively wants you to see the darkness in its heart, the inhumanity at its core, that gets off on your revulsion.

Following a hard-fought comeback win, Anunoby praised his teammates for their resilience and determination. The forward emphasized the team's 'never give up' attitude as a key factor in overcoming adversity.

• Australia forward misses training three days from Turkey match

• Tony Popovic’s squad is thin on specialist attacking options

Socceroos striker Mo Touré sent a scare through camp days before the team’s World Cup opener after he missed training on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), highlighting the vulnerability of a squad thin on forward options.

Touré was at the team’s training base in Oakland for the team photo, but he did not take part in training. Media were told the striker – who has a history of muscle injuries – is expected to train on Thursday (Friday AEST).