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Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game…

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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12…

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'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup…

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Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has…

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ARD pundit Schweinsteiger accused of racism by Ivory Coast boss

Emerse Fae's condemnation of Bastian Schweinsteiger's broadcast remarks has ignited a debate over racial bias in European football…

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Turkey v USA: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/10pm EDT/3pm BST/12pm AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | And mail Beau ⚽️ Follow live…

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What do Scotland need now to qualify as a third-placed team?

Scotland are on the brink of elimination from the World Cup - but there is still a glimmer of hope for Steve Clarke's side.

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Paraguay v Australia: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what? ⚽️ Player guide…

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Fitzpatrick leads English charge at Travelers Championship

Matthew Fitzpatrick heads a strong English contingent at the Travelers Championship, underscoring a dominant 2026 season for Europ…

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Japan vs Sweden, Tunisia vs Netherlands LIVE!

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Pepe double sends Ivory Coast through as Curacao's historic WC campaign ends

Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second-place in Group E with a comfortable 2-0 win over Cu…

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Injury-hit Warrington edge Catalans to move level on points with Leeds

​​​​​​Injury-hit Warrington Wolves moved level on points with Super League table toppers Leeds…

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Ecuador stun Germany to reach knockouts and dent Scotland's hopes

Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Sc…

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Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockout stages

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of…

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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time

Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in…

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Man City agree deal with Forest to sign Anderson

Manchester City have agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson.

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Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

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Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into knockout stages

Sí se puede , yes we can, was the chant that rang out from the sea of 55,000 yellow shirts in New York as Ecuador’s final group ma…

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Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record signing

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a potential £130m move to Man…

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Côte d’Ivoire into knockout stage for first time as Pépé inspires win against Curaçao

Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those tidbi…

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Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in t…

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India and South Africa win as battle for semi-final spots goes to last games

India and South Africa picked up Women's T20 World Cup wins in the battle for the semi-final spots from Group 1.

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Papers: Man Utd contact Alvarez's representatives

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

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'Brilliant finish' - Pepe gets his second as Ivory Coast double their lead

Nicolas Pepe gets on the end of Ibrahima Sangare's "incisive pass" to score his second of the game, as Ivory Coast take a 2-0 lead…